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- Kalynâs Kitchenâs Low-Sugar Double Blueberry Yogurt Parfait
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- Caramelized Apple, Yogurt & Granola Parfaits
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large Golden Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp (packed) brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp apricot preserves
- 24 oz. nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/3 cup granola (your favorite kind)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1727g | |
| Calories 1732 | |
| Calories from Fat 412 | 24% |
| Total Fat 46.52g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 25.17g | 101% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium 924mg | 39% |
| Potassium 3309mg | 95% |
| Total Carbs 284.24g | 76% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.8g | 83% |
| Sugars 183.1g | 122% |
| Protein 62.3g | 100% |
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