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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons = 85 g organic butter (salted for fuller flavor)
- 1 cup = 240 ml = 150 g organic almond flour (from Ölmühle Solling)
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons = 5 dl organic heavy cream
- 1 cup = 240 ml = 140 g brown sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon banana flavor
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 94g | |
| Calories 619 | |
| Calories from Fat 608 | 98% |
| Total Fat 69.14g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat 43.78g | 175% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium 53mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 2.11g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.15g | 1% |
| Protein 0.82g | 1% |
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