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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried fruit
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup cereal (the more substantial kind that won't fall apart when you stir it around)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 608g | |
| Calories 1258 | |
| Calories from Fat 258 | 21% |
| Total Fat 29.27g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 2.36g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.11g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium 601mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 238.21g | 64% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 24% |
| Sugars 74.64g | 50% |
| Protein 13.35g | 21% |
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