From the page: Banana peels are pure gold
Idea 3
Peel tea or juice
Using fruit peels in teas and drinks is an old practice in country kitchens, where nothing was thrown away before yielding at least one pot. The banana peel is full of soluble fibers and compounds that release with heat or in the blender, leaving the drink with a mild banana taste and a natural sweet touch.
What you need
- Well-washed banana peels (preferably organic or very well scrubbed)
- Water
- Cinnamon stick or cloves (optional)
- Sugar, honey, or sweetener to taste
- For the juice: blender and ice
How to make it
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Wash the peels well under running water and scrub with a sponge — this removes dirt and residue, since the peel goes straight into your drink.
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Cut the peels into pieces and boil in 1 liter (about 4 cups) of water for around 10 minutes with the cinnamon — the heat extracts the flavor and nutrients, turning it into a golden, fragrant tea.
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Strain and sweeten to taste for the tea; serve hot or cold.
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For the juice, use ripe peels: blend with cold water, sugar, and ice — the blender breaks down the fibers and makes everything creamy.
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Strain well to remove larger bits and serve right away, because the natural drink darkens over time.
Finishing touches
Try freezing the strained tea in ice cube trays to flavor other drinks. Riper peels make a sweeter drink, so let the bananas go past ripe before peeling them.
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