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Ingredients
- Canola oil cooking spray
- 2 eggs, omega-3-enriched if available
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups low-fat milk, heated until very hot
- Boiling water
- Ground nutmeg for garnish (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1494g | |
| Calories 660 | |
| Calories from Fat 294 | 45% |
| Total Fat 32.92g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 9.52g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 403mg | 134% |
| Sodium 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium 739mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 70.53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 65.22g | 43% |
| Protein 21.0g | 34% |
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