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Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cup of cooked Marx Foods Bamboo Rice
- 1 Tbs green cardamom pods
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 Tbs of plain powdered gelatin
- 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of whipping cream
- 2 Tbs of cocoa nibs
- 2 Tbs of mint crystals
- 1/2 cup of sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 744g | |
| Calories 1133 | |
| Calories from Fat 536 | 47% |
| Total Fat 60.65g | 76% |
| Saturated Fat 36.8g | 147% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 213mg | 71% |
| Sodium 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium 857mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 133.75g | 36% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 129.89g | 87% |
| Protein 19.16g | 31% |
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