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- 1 lb chopped dates (See notes) ¾ cup sugar 1 cup water 1 Tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1 cup coconut For the Crust:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 484g | |
| Calories 1265 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.77g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3199mg | 91% |
| Total Carbs 342.92g | 91% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.3g | 104% |
| Sugars 302.27g | 202% |
| Protein 8.55g | 14% |
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