Go Get 'Em Goji Energy Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almonds, soaked
- 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked
- 1 cup flax seeds, soaked in 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup agave nectar
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup goji berries
- 1/2 cup cacao nibs
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 174g | |
| Calories 881 | |
| Calories from Fat 523 | 59% |
| Total Fat 62.18g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat 5.19g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium 1047mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 65.15g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.9g | 80% |
| Sugars 15.82g | 11% |
| Protein 32.88g | 53% |
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