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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Hershey's Special Dark)
- 1 small banana, frozen (about 1 cup of frozen pieces)
- 1/4 cup strawberries, frozen (frozen cherries would also be delish)
- 1 date, pitted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 370g | |
| Calories 1281 | |
| Calories from Fat 538 | 42% |
| Total Fat 62.52g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat 31.65g | 127% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium 1922mg | 55% |
| Total Carbs 171.22g | 46% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.5g | 78% |
| Sugars 113.08g | 75% |
| Protein 28.78g | 46% |
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