#summerdelight
Peaches have amazing health benefits. This summer fruit is not only rich in vitamins and minerals but also is high on fibre and antioxidants. It is good for heart health, vision and skin improvement, fights cancer and is good for baby growth during pregnancy.
I have tried to make 2 drinks (one milk based for kids and pregnant ladies and one water based ice tea) from it. Am sharing the recipe below.
For both drinks one needs to make peach pulp. I have washed the peaches thoroughly, chopped them finely and in a pan I have added 5-6 chopped peaches, 2 tbsp sugar and half cup water and have allowed it to reduce on simmer. The peaches become soft and sweet and later I have churned it to form the pulp. You can make this pulp and store it in fridge for later use also.
Peach, apple and mango smoothie
Ingredients
3/4 glass milk

4 tbsp peach pulp

1/2 apple peeled and chopped

1/2 mango peeled and chopped

1 tbsp rolled oats

1 tbsp honey

Crushed Ice
Method
In a blender add all these ingredients and blend well for 2-3 minutes. Your healthy and wholesome drink is ready. If you are not feeling like eating anything just have this. You may add banana to it. People also add ice cream but I have skipped it.
2. Peach Ice tea
This is my husband's favourite summer cooler and is really good if someone is feeling dehydrated and has an upset stomach.
Ingredients
1/4 glass water

4-5 tbsp peach pulp

1 tbsp honey

Juice of 1 lemon

Few lemon slices

Mint leaves

Ice

Tea liquor
Method
For tea liquor, boil about 2 cups water, add 1 tsp tea leaves to it and turn off the gas. When a golden color liquor is achieved, strain it and let it cool. Don't overcook this as then taste will be bitter.
In a tall glass, add few mint leaves and lemon juice. Muddle it a bit with spoon. Then add few lemon slices. Now add tea liquor, peach pulp, honey and mix well. Add crushed Ice. Now top it with water.
Serve this ice tea chilled.