{"id":43837,"date":"2025-09-22T06:04:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T23:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=43837"},"modified":"2025-09-22T06:08:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T23:08:41","slug":"salt-river-bars-the-ultimate-dessert-bar-recipe-youll-crave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/salt-river-bars-the-ultimate-dessert-bar-recipe-youll-crave\/","title":{"rendered":"Salt River Bars | The Ultimate Dessert Bar Recipe You\u2019ll Crave"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Okay, friends, buckle up \u2014 because today we\u2019re talking about Salt River Bars<\/strong>, and trust me when I say, this might just be the queen<\/em> of all cookie bar recipes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve never heard of these little squares of magic, let me introduce you: Salt River Bars are the ultimate dessert bar recipe<\/strong> that combines buttery layers of crackers, gooey caramel, and a glossy chocolate-butterscotch topping sprinkled with fancy sea salt. Sweet, salty, chewy, crunchy \u2014 basically, everything you\u2019ve ever wanted in a sweets desserts<\/strong> mashup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And here\u2019s the kicker: they\u2019re shockingly<\/em> easy to make. Like, \u201cwhy-did-I-ever-wait-to-try-this\u201d easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Backstory (aka Why I\u2019m Obsessed)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, here\u2019s the deal. My first taste of Salt River Bars happened years ago at Liberty Market in Downtown Gilbert, Arizona. If you\u2019re local, you know exactly what I\u2019m talking about \u2014 those bars are practically a rite of passage. For the longest time, I figured they were some ultra-secret, pastry-chef-only creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, one day, after a very deep scroll through the internet (you know the kind where suddenly two hours have gone by), I stumbled across a few copycat recipes. I tinkered, I tweaked, and friends \u2014 I nailed it. In fact, dare I say it? Some have told me this version is even better<\/em> than the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Makes These Salt River Bars So Irresistible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Layers of love.<\/strong> Three crisp layers of Club Crackers give these bars that salty crunch you didn\u2019t know you needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Caramel magic.<\/strong> We\u2019re talking buttery, brown sugar caramel that bubbles up into the silkiest, most addictive filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chocolate topping.<\/strong> A glossy, thick layer of chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut butter. You might \u201caccidentally\u201d lick the spoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fancy finishing touch.<\/strong> Maldon sea salt takes it over the top. It\u2019s delicate, flaky, and totally elevates these bars into a next-level dessert chocolat<\/strong> moment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This is the kind of treat you take to a potluck, and suddenly you\u2019re the most popular person in the room. (Been there.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Ingredients (Short and Sweet!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Club Crackers (yep, the salty kind)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Peanut butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chocolate chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Butterscotch chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Maldon sea salt (or any flaky sea salt you love)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      See? Nothing fancy. No trips to specialty stores required. This is one of those yummy sweets<\/strong> that looks bakery-worthy but uses pantry staples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      How To Make Salt River Bars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Here\u2019s how it goes down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Layer those crackers.<\/strong> Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, then lay out a layer of crackers like you\u2019re building a tiny, salty floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Make the caramel.<\/strong> Melt butter and brown sugar, bring it to a bubbly boil, and pour over your cracker layer. Add another layer of crackers on top, repeat with caramel, and finish with one more cracker layer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Make the topping.<\/strong> Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter together until silky smooth. Pour it over the top cracker layer and smooth it out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Sprinkle the magic.<\/strong> Top with Maldon sea salt and let it all cool until set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Slice and serve.<\/strong> Cut into squares, rectangles, triangles \u2014 whatever feels right \u2014 and get ready to eat dessert<\/strong> like a champion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        Pro Tips for Perfect Bars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Line your pan with parchment.<\/strong> You\u2019ll thank yourself later when these bars lift out cleanly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Don\u2019t skip the salt.<\/strong> The flaked sea salt isn\u2019t just pretty \u2014 it balances all that sweetness beautifully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Cut small pieces.<\/strong> These bars are rich. Like, \u201cI-shouldn\u2019t-have-had-a-third-one-but-I-did\u201d rich.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Variations To Try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Want to get creative? Here are a few spins on the classic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Coconut Dessert Twist:<\/strong> Sprinkle toasted coconut on top of the chocolate layer for a tropical vibe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Smores Dessert Remix:<\/strong> Add mini marshmallows under the top layer of chocolate and toast them slightly with a kitchen torch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Nutty Upgrade:<\/strong> Swirl in some almond or cashew butter instead of peanut butter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Basically, once you make them once, you\u2019ll start dreaming up new combos \u2014 I speak from experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Best Way to Serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Salt River Bars are great chilled, room temp, or slightly warmed (pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds for a gooey experience). They\u2019re perfect for bake sales, gifting to neighbors, or hoarding in your fridge and calling them \u201cmeal prep.\u201d No judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Storage & Leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            These bars keep beautifully! Store them in an airtight container at room temp for 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to a week. You can even freeze them \u2014 just separate layers with parchment so they don\u2019t stick together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Do I have to use Club Crackers?<\/strong>
            Nope! Ritz or saltines work too, but Club Crackers give the best buttery crunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Can I make them ahead?<\/strong>
            Absolutely! In fact, they taste even better the next day once the layers have set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Can I double the recipe?<\/strong>
            Yep. Just use a larger pan or two pans. You\u2019ll be everyone\u2019s new favorite person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Bottom line? These bars are the sweet-and-salty dream you didn\u2019t know you needed. Whether you\u2019re looking for a fun weekend baking project, something that feels like how sweet eats<\/strong> magic, or just the perfect excuse to whip up some random sweets desserts<\/strong>, Salt River Bars are it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Now grab that butter and sugar, and let\u2019s make some magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/symbol>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\nPrint<\/a><\/span>

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data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\">30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-cutlery\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\"><span data-amount=\"30\">30<\/span> bars <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield-scale\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Dessert<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-button-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/salt-river-bars-the-ultimate-dessert-bar-recipe-youll-crave\/print\/43838\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"\">\n\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-print\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\tPrint Recipe<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Description<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy, and ridiculously chocolatey \u2014 these Salt River Bars are the kind of dessert that disappears faster than you can blink. They\u2019re a layered masterpiece that looks fancy but is shockingly easy to make.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0527\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0527\" aria-label=\"90 Club Crackers (or enough to cover your pan in 3 layers)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0527\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"90\">90<\/span> Club Crackers (or enough to cover your pan in <span data-amount=\"3\">3<\/span> layers)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c053d\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c053d\" aria-label=\"1 cup salted butter\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c053d\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> salted butter<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c054b\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c054b\" aria-label=\"2 cups packed light brown sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c054b\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"cup\">2 cups<\/span> packed light brown sugar<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0558\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0558\" aria-label=\"1 cup graham cracker crumbs\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0558\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> graham cracker crumbs<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0565\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0565\" aria-label=\"\u00be cup heavy cream\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0565\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00be cup<\/span> heavy cream<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0572\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0572\" aria-label=\"1 \u00bd cups milk chocolate chips\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0572\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 \u00bd cups<\/span> milk chocolate chips<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c057e\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c057e\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup butterscotch chips\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c057e\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> butterscotch chips<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c058c\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c058c\" aria-label=\"\u00bd cup creamy peanut butter\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c058c\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">\u00bd cup<\/span> creamy peanut butter<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0597\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0597\" aria-label=\"Flaky Maldon sea salt (for the perfect finish)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f17619c0597\"><\/label><\/span>Flaky Maldon sea salt (for the perfect finish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\"><strong>Prep Your Pan<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper, leaving extra overhang on the long sides so you can easily lift the bars out later. Give the parchment and sides of the pan a quick coat of nonstick spray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\"><strong>Layer the Crackers<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrange a full layer of Club Crackers over the bottom of the pan, cutting pieces as needed to fit every inch. (I use five rows of six crackers \u2014 it\u2019s like dessert Tetris!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\"><strong>Make the Caramel<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and cream. Stir constantly over medium heat until everything melts together. Bring to a rolling boil and let it bubble for about 7 minutes, still stirring so nothing sticks or burns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\"><strong>Build the Layers<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Pour half of the hot caramel mixture evenly over the cracker layer, spreading it out quickly. Add a second layer of crackers right on top, then pour the remaining caramel and finish with a final cracker layer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\"><strong>Chill and Make the Topping<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the pan in the fridge for a bit to help the caramel firm up. While it chills, melt together the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30\u201345 second bursts, stirring after each interval, until smooth and glossy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\"><strong>Finish and Chill Again<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Spread the chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the top cracker layer, smoothing it out evenly. Sprinkle generously with Maldon sea salt for that signature sweet-and-salty pop.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Pop the pan back into the refrigerator for 1\u20132 hours, or until the chocolate layer is completely set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\"><strong>Slice and Serve<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the parchment overhang to lift the whole dessert slab out of the pan. Cut into bars, squares, or even bite-sized pieces \u2014 whatever fits your mood (and your sweet tooth).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Work quickly with the caramel so it doesn\u2019t set before you finish layering.<\/li>\n<li>Use straight-sided pans if possible \u2014 it makes cutting clean, even bars so much easier.<\/li>\n<li>Chill before slicing so the layers stay neat and beautiful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrition\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Serving Size:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-serving-size\">1 Bar<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Calories:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-calories\">269 kcal<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sugar:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sugar\">20 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sodium:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sodium\">192 mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fat\">16 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Saturated Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-saturated-fat\">8.3 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Unsaturated Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-unsaturated-fat\">6.8 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Trans Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-trans-fat\">0.3 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Carbohydrates:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-carbohydrates\">29 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fiber:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fiber\">0.8 g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Protein:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-protein\">2.7 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