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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup = 60 ml organic balsamic vinegar
- 15 drops liquid stevia
- 12 oz = 340 g fresh organic spinach, rinsed, dried and torn into small pieces
- 2 medium organic Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
- 8 oz = 230 g fresh organic strawberries, cleaned, hulled and cut into pieces
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 521g | |
| Calories 181 | |
| Calories from Fat 13 | 7% |
| Total Fat 1.59g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.19g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium 1764mg | 50% |
| Total Carbs 36.12g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 32% |
| Sugars 20.98g | 14% |
| Protein 8.75g | 14% |
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