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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pecan halves
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- coarse salt for finishing (I used Maldon sea salt flakes)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 138g | |
| Calories 609 | |
| Calories from Fat 349 | 57% |
| Total Fat 41.74g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 3.6g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 401mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 62.01g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 18% |
| Sugars 50.21g | 33% |
| Protein 5.3g | 8% |
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