COOL PEACH ICED TEA

Serves 8

Fresh peaches complement antioxidant-rich green tea in this refreshing creation by Chef Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef®.

Ingredients

  • 4 peaches, peeled, pitted, sliced
  • 9 cups water, divided
  • 24 sticks Equal Classic Zero Calorie Sweetener
  • 8 green tea bags
  • 2 cups lite vanilla flavoured non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium size ripe banana, peeled, sliced
  • 12 sticks Equal Classic Zero Calorie Sweetener
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
  • 1 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries
  • Additional whole strawberries, optional

Preparation

  1. Place peaches, Equal Classic Zero Calorie Sweetener and 1 cup of the water in blender or food processor. Puree until smooth; set aside.
  2. Bring remaining 8 cups water to boiling in a large saucepan. Add tea bags. Steep 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags; discard. Stir in peach puree.
  4. Refrigerate tea until ready to serve.

Serves 8.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories: 41
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 11 mg