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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour (I use King Arthur)
- 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 mashed banana
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 650g | |
| Calories 797 | |
| Calories from Fat 46 | 6% |
| Total Fat 5.12g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1.62g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium 5137mg | 214% |
| Potassium 1292mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 179.12g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 164.87g | 110% |
| Protein 14.97g | 24% |
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