BHA & BHT Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Vibrant, tart, and deeply fruity, this smoothie gets its gorgeous ruby color from a base of steeped dried hibiscus flowers blended with frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana. The hibiscus tea adds a floral, cranberry-like depth that store-bought smoothie mixes simply can't replicate — and because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. Ground flaxseed brings a subtle nuttiness along with a boost of fiber, while ginger, turmeric, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice layer in warmth and brightness that make this feel like more than just a fruit blend. Avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT can be tricky with packaged smoothie products, but building this one from scratch means nothing artificial sneaks in. A touch of honey or maple syrup rounds out the tartness without overpowering the natural sweetness of the fruit. It comes together in under 15 minutes once your hibiscus tea has cooled, making it an easy choice for a refreshing breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
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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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