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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 5 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened and unsweetened are both fine)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 109g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 269 | |
| Calories from Fat 103 | 38% |
| Total Fat 11.61g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 7.01g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium 215mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 36.95g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 19.49g | 13% |
| Protein 5.7g | 9% |
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