Roasted Plum and Ginger Pops Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 824g | |
| Calories 761 | |
| Calories from Fat 12 | 2% |
| Total Fat 1.49g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.11g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 839mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 194.17g | 52% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 25% |
| Sugars 186.08g | 124% |
| Protein 3.73g | 6% |
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