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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups almond meal
- 1/4 cup chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg (try to get pasture-raised from a farm near you)
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 227g | |
| Calories 978 | |
| Calories from Fat 603 | 62% |
| Total Fat 70.4g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat 53.51g | 214% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium 1305mg | 54% |
| Potassium 508mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 91.55g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 31% |
| Sugars 73.35g | 49% |
| Protein 12.57g | 20% |
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