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- How can I control things so my kids don’t eat too much sugar? (in a nutshell, you can’t)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp. Honey
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3-4 bananas
- 2 tbsp. raisins
- 2 tbsp. mini chocolate chips
- Colored sprinkles
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 451g | |
| Calories 554 | |
| Calories from Fat 99 | 18% |
| Total Fat 11.18g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 6.76g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1383mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 112.46g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.4g | 28% |
| Sugars 78.57g | 52% |
| Protein 9.44g | 15% |
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