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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 150g self-raising wholemeal flour
- 150g self-raising white flour
- 2 tablespoons soft light brown sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 65g walnuts, chopped
- 3 large ripe bananas, peeled
- 3 Tbsp sunflower oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 5 Tbsp soured cream
- 2 Tbsp clear honey
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 142g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 313 | |
| Calories from Fat 171 | 55% |
| Total Fat 19.49g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 3.57g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium 352mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 32.9g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 23.68g | 16% |
| Protein 5.33g | 9% |
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