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Ingredients
- 1 large bunch of fresh kale, rinsed and dried
- 1/2 large or 1 whole small avocado
- Juice of an organic lemon
- 3 tsps organic coconut oil
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Generous pinch of sea salt
- Few grinds of black pepper
- Handful of unsweetened, shredded coconut
- Handful of toasted pepitas, sunflower seeds or sesame seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 370g | |
| Calories 1049 | |
| Calories from Fat 830 | 79% |
| Total Fat 97.61g | 122% |
| Saturated Fat 75.16g | 301% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium 1427mg | 41% |
| Total Carbs 49.43g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.2g | 87% |
| Sugars 17.54g | 12% |
| Protein 10.39g | 17% |
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