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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 197g | |
| Calories 142 | |
| Calories from Fat 82 | 58% |
| Total Fat 9.28g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 0.73g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.23g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 390mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 14.57g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 7.36g | 5% |
| Protein 2.24g | 4% |
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