Brazil Nut Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Tart, vibrant, and loaded with color, this smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and it actually tastes incredible. The base starts with a quick homemade hibiscus tea, steeped from dried flowers and cooled before blending, which gives the whole thing a deep ruby hue and a bright, floral tartness that store-bought smoothies just can't replicate. Frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana bring natural sweetness and a thick, creamy texture, while ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness and a boost of fiber without any tree nut involvement whatsoever. A pinch of ginger and turmeric round out the flavor with gentle warmth, and a squeeze of lemon juice keeps everything tasting fresh and lively. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying option — every ingredient is straightforward, and there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden nut-based additives. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness to your liking. Blend it up, pour it into two glasses, and finish with fresh strawberry slices for a smoothie that looks 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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