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Ingredients
- Combine ⅔ cup sugar and 2 Tbsp cinnamon
- Combine ⅓ cup sugar and ⅓ cup maple sugar 3.2.2807
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 260g | |
| Calories 179 | |
| Calories from Fat 27 | 15% |
| Total Fat 2.99g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.01g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 941mg | 39% |
| Potassium 720mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 34.01g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 20% |
| Sugars 19.99g | 13% |
| Protein 4.0g | 6% |
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