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Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 661g | |
| Calories 1537 | |
| Calories from Fat 24 | 2% |
| Total Fat 2.89g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.53g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 1951mg | 81% |
| Potassium 1913mg | 55% |
| Total Carbs 348.34g | 93% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 31% |
| Sugars 136.36g | 91% |
| Protein 30.49g | 49% |
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