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Single Serve Apple Crisp (THM:E, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, NSI Option)

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One of my favorite Fall treats is apple crisp with extra topping! I don’t always feel like whipping up a family-sized dessert, so I created this single-serve apple crisp for a quick fix.

Single Serve Apple Crisp

This recipe is the ultimate Drive-Thru-Sue treat because it uses the microwave. It can be a real life-saver when those Fall dessert cravings hit and you need something..stat! I prefer using green apples with this recipe because the tartness mixes so well with the sweet topping. I should probably tell you that this recipe has extra strudel and if you’re not a fan of all that topping, feel free to cut the topping portion in half!

Single Serve Apple Crisp

You’ll notice this recipe calls for butter. That 1 teaspoon will still keep you in “E” mode while adding a bit of homestyle flavor to the crisp. If you’re cool with a Crossover, add more. With the small amount of butter, the crisp isn’t exactly as crisp as one you’d make in the oven. If you’d like to take the extra time, you can use a little ramekin and bake it at 350 for 15-20 minutes to get a crisper texture.

This recipe serves one, but it is a generous serving, so you can share with a friend! 🙂

To Make This Treat with No Special Ingredients

Use your favorite store-bought sweetener and omit the Baking Blend. Instead, take 1-2 Tablespoons of the oats and blend into oat flour. Voila! 🙂

Special Ingredients Used:

Baking Blend

Gentle Sweet 

Mineral Salt

 

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Single Serve Apple Crisp (THM:E, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free)
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  1. Place the diced apple in the bottom of a microwave-safe dish. In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, baking blend, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of the apples. Divide the butter and put it on top of the topping. Sprinkle the water over top until most the topping is moistened. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Let cool. Enjoy!
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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake (THM:S, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free)

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This Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake is a showstopper for sure. It has a rich chocolate crust followed by a velvety cheesecake filling. The cheesecake is studded with chocolate chips and drizzled with a salted caramel sauce. You’ll have a hard time believing this cheesecake is sugar-free! This is a recipe I’d serve to any guest. Actually, I really want to serve it to someone non-THM and see if they notice a difference. 🙂

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

This recipe is a little more involved than other recipes I post, but I promise, it’s worth it. The prep work is very minimal for a cheesecake. Simply prep the crust..

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Add the filling..

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

and bake for a decadent treat!

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

I’ve simplified it as much as possible because #MomLife. This cheesecake is so rich that you don’t need more than a sliver. This recipe makes one 10-inch cheesecake. I cut mine into 16 small slices. This recipe was a hit with my husband and boys! I’m lucky I remembered to photograph it before they knew it was there. I have stored my cheesecake in the freezer and it made a great frozen pie. Just let it thaw for a few minutes on the counter before you try to dig in. 🙂

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Here’s What Products I Used:

Gentle Sweet

Baking Blend

Mineral Salt

Super Sweet

*Note: I used another kind of sugar-free chocolate chips for this recipe, but here’s a link for my favorite chocolate chips from THM!

 

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake (THM:S, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free)
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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake (THM:S, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free)
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Cheesecake
Caramel Sauce
Servings: slices
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Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Mix all crust ingredients together. Press into a 10-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Cheesecake
  1. Whip together the cream cheese, eggs, sweetener, lemon juice, vanilla, and caramel extract until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread on top of baked crust and bake for 50-55 minutes or until set. Let cool.
Caramel Sauce
  1. Melt the butter, salt, and sweeteners together. Bring to a boil and let simmer until thick. Remove from heat and add the cream. Pour over top of cooled cheesecake. If you'd like a thicker sauce, feel free to sprinkle in 1/4 t. of gluccie.
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Peanut Butter Lovers Cake (THM:S, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free!)

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Who else is a huge peanut butter fan? I’ll be the first to admit that peanut butter is one of my favorite things! If you’re obsessed with peanut butter, my Peanut Butter Lovers Cake is going to be right up your alley. It’s rich and decadent and best of all, it has a bakery style crumb that I worked for a long time to perfect!

Peanut Butter Lovers Cake

 

This cake is a variation of my Mini Peanut Butter Blossom Cakes. I wanted to lighten up the recipe, so I used Trim Healthy Mama’s Baking Blend. The Baking Blend gives it an even better texture than almond flour, so I was happy! Instead of putting it in mini cake pans, I spread it in one pan. Instead of a complicated ganache, I whipped up a simple peanut butter frosting. Voila! An easier, lighter cake that tastes even better than the original.

This recipe makes one 8×8 pan. Yes, it’s a small cake, but you really only need a tiny sliver to feel satisfied. You’ll notice that there’s not a whole lot of icing either. This is totally intentional on my end. Like I said, this is a really rich cake and I felt that too much icing would be overload. Feel free to double the icing recipe if you want to really indulge. 🙂

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Peanut Flour

Gentle Sweet

Stevia

Baking Blend

Mineral Salt

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Peanut Butter Lovers Cake

Peanut Butter Lovers Cake
Peanut Butter Lovers Cake (THM:S, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free!)
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Peanut Butter Lovers Cake (THM:S, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free!)
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Peanut Butter Frosting
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  1. Preheat oven to 350. Cream Peanut Butter, Butter, and sweetener together until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add all dry ingredients and blend until combined. Put in greased 8x8 inch pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
  2. Cream all ingredients together until thick. Spread evenly on top of cake. Enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
% Daily Value
Total Fat 17.6g
23%
Saturated Fat 8.3g
41%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 41mg
14%
Sodium 193mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 3.4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g
4%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 5.2g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 30%
Iron undefined%


Bananas Foster French Toast Bake

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French toast makes any morning a bit fancier, right? This one really takes the cake and it’s easy to throw together. It has all the flavors of Bananas Foster, which is one of my favorite desserts!

bananas foster

This recipe came about one morning when I was scrolling through my Pinterest feed, looking for new breakfast ideas. I’m always down for a good french toast variation and I saw a lot of different ideas. I saw one that included banana and peanut butter and I got to thinking, “Hmm! I bet bananas foster would be great in french toast form!” So, here we are. 🙂 I wanted to make this recipe as simple as possible. I thought about making this as you would regular french toast, but then I figured that a “bake” would be so much easier. The banana topping adds something extra to the dish, but really only takes an extra 10 minutes or so to make. The bananas carmelize in the pan, making them extra gooey and good. Hint: This is a great recipe to use those nearly rotten bananas in. The uglier they are the better they taste!

I love breakfasts that are quick and simple. Bonus points if you can make it ahead of time! My  Bananas Foster French Toast Bake fits the bill perfectly. You can make the base the night before and store it in the fridge if you’d like. This bake serves about 6 people. Trim Healthy Mama friends, this would be an “E” fuel because of the carbs from the banana and sprouted bread. Feel free to have some Greek yogurt or light cottage cheese on the side. My favorite way to add additional protein to this breakfast is with an Iced Trimmy!

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Gentle Sweet

Super Sweet

Mineral Salt

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Bananas Foster

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray an 8x8 inch pan with coconut oil spray. Rip up the slices of bread. Place in the pan. Whisk together the egg whites, almond milk, spices, extracts, and sweetener. Pour over the bread. Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
Banana Topping
  1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down to low and let simmer until thick. Spread over top of baked french toast. Enjoy!
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Oatmeal Zucchini Muffins (THM:E! No Special Ingredients!)

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My Oatmeal Zucchini Muffins are a great way to use up the abundance of zucchini that is soon to come! My husband’s grandma gives us a boat-load of zucchini each year and since his grandpa is diabetic, I’m looking forward to giving them a few of these muffins! They’re the perfect sugar-free treat to go with his morning coffee. I just know you’ll be a huge fan of these spiced muffins as well. They don’t even require any special ingredients, you might already have everything in your pantry!

oatmeal zucchini muffins

 

The shredded zucchini makes these muffins moist and gives them a great texture. They taste a lot like zucchini bread, but need a lot less cook time! My kids gobbled these right up and I have to admit, I was a huge fan of them as well. They made a wonderful grab and go breakfast for my husband! Prepping simple breakfast items makes our mornings so much easier, especially when you’re going through a rough morning “season” with toddlers.

NOTES: I doubled this recipe and put the extras in the freezer. They froze perfectly and kept their texture when reheated! You can even throw them in the microwave on defrost for a couple minutes if you’re short on time!  I used oat flour in this recipe because it’s frugal. No need to purchase it at the store, just grind your own in the food processor! This recipe makes 1 dozen muffins. I’d say a serving would be one or two muffins. Feel free to add an “E” friendly side like Greek yogurt, egg whites, or 1% Cottage Cheese.

Trim Healthy Mama readers, enjoy your muffins with 1 t. of butter or coconut oil to keep it in “E” mode. If you’re at goal weight or would like a Crossover, feel free to add more.

 

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oatmeal zucchini muffins

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Oatmeal Zucchini Muffins (THM:E! No Special Ingredients!)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a muffin tin. Mix all ingredients together except zucchini. Don't overmix or the muffins won't be as fluffy! Gently fold in the chopped zucchini. Divide into 12 muffin cups. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Enjoy!
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Healthy Churros (Low-Carb, THM:S, Sugar-Free)

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Are you in the mood for a churro? You are going to LOVE these almost stupidly easy healthy churros. Consider these “Churros” to be my on plan interpretation of a greasy old favorite. 🙂 This is the ULTIMATE Drive-Thru Sue snack. It’s simple, comes together in less than 10 minutes and it has just 4 ingredients.

This is the kind of snack that doesn’t have a lot of protein on its own, so you’ll want to have some protein to round it out! I like having a Healing Trimmy with snacks like this. It doesn’t feel like you’re adding any “bulk” to your snack, but it helps balance blood sugars!

Here’s how I made my  Healthy Churros:

I took one low-carb wrap and cut it in half.

Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

Then I spread it with 2 t. melted butter. I sprinkled the melted butter with 1/4 t. Cinnamon and 1 T. Gentle Sweet.

Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

Then, I rolled each tortilla half thinly. I melted 2 T. Coconut Oil over medium heat and fried each tortilla roll-up until it was crisp on both sides.

Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

To really amp it up, you can drizzle some more melted butter and cinnamon over the finished churro.

Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

This recipe serves one. If you’re feeling nice you can share with someone, like I did! My toddlers enjoyed these healthy churros even more than I did! I really want to develop an icing for this recipe, so keep an eye out for an update! If you come up with an easy icing before I do, let me know in the comments below. 🙂

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Low-carb, sugar-free, healthy churros!

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Gentle Sweet

"Churros" (Low-Carb, THM:S, Sugar-Free)
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"Churros" (Low-Carb, THM:S, Sugar-Free)
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2 Churros
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2 Churros
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Servings: Churros
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  1. 1. Cut your low-carb wrap in half. 2. Spread with melted butter. 3. Sprinkle cinnamon and Gentle Sweet over butter. 4. Roll in half. 5. Melt 2 T. Coconut Oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. 6. Fry each tortilla until crisp. Remove from pan and drizzle with extra butter and cinnamon if you wish! Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value
Total Fat 9.6g
12%
Saturated Fat 4.8g
24%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 124mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 13.5g
5%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g
26%
Sugars 1g
Protein 5.1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 158%
Iron undefined%


General Tso’s Chicken (THM:S, Sugar-Free)

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Who else has a slight obsession with Chinese food? I’m raising my hand. Shamelessly, I might add. No greasy take-out food needed when you can whip up my Trim Healthy Mama friendly General Tso’s Chicken from the comfort of your kitchen!

My General Tso's Chicken is an easy family-friendly meal!

 

This recipe is a MUCH-needed update on one of the first recipes I ever posted. I got a bit of flack for the semi-unappealing food photo. Okay, in my defense, this was the first actual non-coffee recipe I ever posted to my blog. I hadn’t invested in a nice camera and my phone didn’t take the best photos! I tried, guys. 🙂

My General Tso's Chicken is an easy family-friendly meal!

 

Anyways, I updated this recipe not only because it needed a better photo to showcase its deliciousness, but because I wanted to simplify the recipe. This is more of a skillet dinner, which is one of my favorite types of meals. Sautee some chicken and onion, remove from pan. Make a sauce, let it simmer. Toss chicken and onion in sauce and voila! Done. A fun, easy dinner without a lot of effort. Don’t let the special ingredient gluccie scare you away. It is literally unnoticeable in this sauce! I used the Trim Healthy Mama brand and was so impressed with the texture.

I like to serve this dish over cauli-rice or my Sesame Noodles. I’ve been known to add some frozen broccoli to the stir-fry mix. It adds bulk without changing the fuel and it soaks up the sauce beautifully. If your kids need a Crossover, they can have theirs over some brown rice, like you see in the photos. This recipe serves 6-8 people, the nutritional information is based on 6 servings. 🙂

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My General Tso's Chicken is an easy family-friendly meal!

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General Tso's Chicken (THM:S, Low-CarbSugar-Free)
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  1. Melt coconut oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Chop tenderloins into bite-sized pieces and add to pan with onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sautee until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Take out and set to the side. Pour chicken broth into the pan and stir in tomato paste, ACV and all other ingredients except for the gluccie. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce isn't thick enough for your liking at this point, whisk in 1/4 t. Gluccie. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8.1g
10%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 64mg
21%
Sodium 552mg
24%
Total Carbohydrates 2.3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g
2%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 32.6g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 7%
Iron undefined%

 



Kefir Orange Julius (Low-Fat, THM:E, No Special Ingredients, Sugar-Free!)

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Growing up, I have many fond memories of drinking an Orange Julius. I wasn’t picky-I’d drink them no matter what the weather may be! I found myself wanting to make one for my littles the other day, so I came up with this variation. My Kefir Orange Julius is a healthy alternative to an old classic, yet it still is satisfyingly creamy. It might be my favorite drink yet. I know my boys rate this pretty high since they’ve been asking me to make it every other day!

orange julius

This shake uses kefir in a tasty way, perfect for those of you who are just starting to use this ingredient in your recipes. It adds a great tartness and I love knowing there’s a special boost! Speaking of boost, you’ll notice I have an optional ingredient, my beloved Baobab Powder. Throw it in there if you have it on hand, it does give this drink an extra kick, but if you don’t have it, leave it out to make this a great NSI drink.

orange julius

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This recipe is single serve, sugar-free, low in fat and a THM: E!

Kefir Orange Julius (Low-Fat, THM:E, No Special Ingredients, Sugar-Free!)
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  1. Blend all ingredients but ice together until smooth. Add the ice, blend for a few more seconds and enjoy! 🙂
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Sweet Heat Shrimp Fajitas (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner!)

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Shrimp was on sale last week and I wanted to create a fun recipe since I don’t have very many seafood dishes on my blog. I wanted something a little lighter than a creamy pasta dish, so I thought shrimp fajitas would be a great idea! This is a sheet pan supper, which is one of my favorite things. It’s easy to throw together, which makes eating healthier a breeze. These fajitas use the same seasoning blend that I use in my Sweet Heat Chicken Legs.

Shrimp Fajitas

It tastes just like it sounds! Slightly spicy with a slightly sweet smokey flavor. When you add some melted butter to the equation, this meal tastes like something you’d find at your favorite restaurant. The peppers and onions get caramelized and golden, making the veggie portion taste just as good as the seafood! This recipe serves 6-8 people. We like to eat ours on low-carb tortillas, but this mixture tastes divine over some lettuce too.

Shrimp Fajitas

I used regular old green bell peppers because that’s what I had on hand, but any color of peppers would taste pretty (and probably look a lot more colorful!). I’ve also sliced and de-seeded some fresh jalapenos and put them on the sheet to roast with great results! This recipe is tame enough for little ones, so if you want a little extra heat, feel free to add some additional cayenne to your portion.

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Sweet Heat Shrimp Fajitas (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner!)
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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the shrimp, onions, and peppers on a large sheet pan. Melt the butter and mix together with the liquid smoke. Pour over veggie and seafood mixture. In a separate bowl, mix together the sweetener and spices. Sprinkle evenly over the veggies and seafood, place pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
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Almond Bliss Yogurt

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My Almond Bliss Yogurt is reminiscent of Almond Joy candy. I sweetened up some regular old Greek yogurt, added a dash of extract and topped it with a sprinkling of coconut and THM chocolate chips. This was the perfect, light afternoon snack. I almost didn’t want to post this recipe, as it seems a little too easy, but I’ve been loving it so much that I had to share it!

 

almond bliss yogurt

 

 

almond bliss yogurt

almond bliss yogurt

 

I love having Greek yogurt as an afternoon snack because it’s packed full of protein. As you’ll see from my photos, this snack is kid-friendly. I think my kids actually had too much fun with it judging by the amount of yogurt on my youngest son’s face. 🙂

 

almond bliss yogurt

This recipe is an S and it serves one. Or one Mom and two toddlers who can’t stop snitching the topping. 🙂

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Gentle Sweet

THM’s Chocolate Chips

Almond Bliss Yogurt
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  1. Stir together the yogurt, extract, and sweetener. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and coconut. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 10g
50%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0.1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1%
Iron undefined%