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Banana peel tea recipe

Banana Peel Tea Recipe

Banana peel tea might sound strange, but it's actually quite delicious with a sweet and slightly floral flavor. The magnesium, potassium, and tryptophan believed to be available in this beverage can help you have a good night's sleep.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: easy, foods to help you sleep,, banana peel tea
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 6kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 banana peel ends trimmed off (or 2 tablespoons dried banana)
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick optional
  • 1/4 lemon optional

Instructions

  • Wash the banana peel thoroughly then place it in a pot of boiling water. Add cinnamon stick (optional).
  • Bring the water to boil, then lower the heat and let the drink simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the banana peel and cinnamon. Serve.
  • Enjoy your delicious and healthy cup of banana peel tea!

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Notes

You can also use dry banana peels or whole bananas cut in chunks for this recipe (do not remove the skin!) 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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