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Granola Bites
Ingredients– 70g dried apricots– 50g almonds (I use slivered)– 70g oats– 30g pumpkin seeds (pepitas)– 40g sunflower seeds– 20 sesame seeds– 20g flaxseeds (linseeds)– 60 cashews (or what you have available)– 20g pistachios– 20g walnuts– 20ml honey / maple syrup– 1 egg white– pinch of salt Instructions
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