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Healthy and Refreshing Plantain Peel Drink

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

 

This golden drink is a storehouse of antioxidants, potassium, and micronutrients, which are great for regularising blood pressure, treating ulcers, and maintaining hormonal balance. Enjoy this healthy drink while making use of the plantain flesh, and don’t forget to share.

  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 litre  water  
  • 1 medium-sized unripe plantain
  • 1 medium-sized ripe plantain

 

Instructions

1.Wash the plantain peel thoroughly using a soap-free food sponge.

2.Seperate the plantain flesh and keep for a yummy plantain swallow.

3. Place the peel in a clean pot, pour a litre of water over it and cover the pot.

4. Put over medium heat to boil and turn off once it begins to simmer.

5. Allow the simmering to stop and the vapor condense into liquid before opening the pot and serving as hot tea.

 

Notes

References to read more benefits of plantain peel. 

1.Plantain peel – a potential source of antioxidant dietary fibre for developing functional cookies

2. Unripe Plantain Peel, Uses & Benefit

 

  • Author: Marybeth Ubanwa
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Health Drinks
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: African

Keywords: Healthy Plantain Peel Drink, Refreshing Plantain Peel Drink

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