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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 94g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 293 | |
| Calories from Fat 83 | 28% |
| Total Fat 9.5g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 5.87g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium 398mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 46.33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 23% |
| Sugars 25.62g | 17% |
| Protein 7.25g | 12% |
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