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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Vi-Shape Nutritional Shake Mix (Sweet Cream Flavor)
- 8 ounces tofu/soy based cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered stevia
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons rice or corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 469g | |
| Calories 301 | |
| Calories from Fat 59 | 20% |
| Total Fat 6.53g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.0g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium 763mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 40.16g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 14.6g | 10% |
| Protein 18.3g | 29% |
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