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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 banana, peeled
- 1 tablespoon sunflower butter
- 2 teaspoons Sunsweet® Amaz!n™ Diced Prunes, dived
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 317g | |
| Calories 605 | |
| Calories from Fat 469 | 78% |
| Total Fat 56.09g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat 43.64g | 175% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium 779mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 27.99g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 9.24g | 6% |
| Protein 8.53g | 14% |
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