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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 Tablespoons flax seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- dash of salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup raisins
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 331 | |
| Calories from Fat 69 | 21% |
| Total Fat 8.04g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 3.6g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium 408mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 58.84g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 20% |
| Sugars 21.19g | 14% |
| Protein 9.38g | 15% |
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