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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour (I used white whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- coarse salt for topping (I used Maldon sea salt flakes)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 445g | |
| Calories 1628 | |
| Calories from Fat 673 | 41% |
| Total Fat 76.53g | 96% |
| Saturated Fat 46.58g | 186% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 377mg | 126% |
| Sodium 3098mg | 129% |
| Potassium 499mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 220.55g | 59% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 146.33g | 98% |
| Protein 18.46g | 30% |
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