Barley Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Tart, floral, and brilliantly pink, this smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and you are. Brewed hibiscus tea forms the liquid base, lending a deep berry flavor and gorgeous color that store-bought smoothie mixes simply can't replicate. Frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana give it that thick, creamy texture, while ground flaxseed adds a quiet nutritional boost without changing the taste. A pinch of ginger and turmeric round things out with just enough warmth to make every sip feel intentional. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this blend is naturally free of any grain-derived ingredients — every component is whole fruit, seeds, spices, or honey, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the whole thing and keeps the flavors lively. Serve it immediately for the best texture, and don't skip the fresh strawberry garnish if you want it to look as good as it tastes.
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2 servings
For the hibiscus tea
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers
For the smoothie
- 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 1 medium banana, peeled and frozen
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- fresh strawberry slices (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add the dried hibiscus flowers, and steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof cup, discard the flowers, and let the tea cool for at least 5 minutes until no longer steaming.
- 2
Add the cooled hibiscus tea, frozen strawberries, frozen mixed berries, frozen banana, ground flaxseed, ground ginger, ground turmeric, honey, and lemon juice to a blender.
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