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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup = 60 ml = 30 g organic coconut flour
- 3 tablespoons = 45 ml = 20 g organic cocoa powder
- 3 extra large organic eggs
- 1/4 cup = 60 ml organic heavy cream
- 1/3 cup = 80 ml = 70 g erythritol crystals
- You can vary these chocolate muffins for example by:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 146g | |
| Calories 270 | |
| Calories from Fat 201 | 74% |
| Total Fat 22.65g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 10.51g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 532mg | 177% |
| Sodium 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium 178mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 1.73g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.93g | 1% |
| Protein 15.23g | 24% |
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