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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon unrefined coconut oil
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon matcha (green tea powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 to 2 tablespoons plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 156g | |
| Calories 388 | |
| Calories from Fat 161 | 41% |
| Total Fat 18.52g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 8.46g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium 728mg | 30% |
| Potassium 348mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 49.71g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 34.9g | 23% |
| Protein 12.03g | 19% |
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