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Ingredients
- Raw hot chocolate (this is natural but does have a high sugar content from the dates. Use sparingly as a treat! Recipe here.)
- Turmeric tea (bonus points for this one as the turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory! Recipe here.)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 28g | |
| Calories 111 | |
| Calories from Fat 10 | 9% |
| Total Fat 1.12g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.67g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium 199mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 23.44g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 18.35g | 12% |
| Protein 1.87g | 3% |
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