Carrageenan Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
This vibrant smoothie is a gorgeous deep magenta in the glass, and the flavor is just as bold — tart hibiscus tea layered with sweet strawberries, mixed berries, and banana, with a subtle warmth from ginger and turmeric running through every sip. Many store-bought smoothies and blended drinks sneak in carrageenan as a thickener or stabilizer, which makes blending your own at home the smartest move for anyone avoiding it. Here, frozen fruit and a ripe banana do all the thickening work naturally, so the texture is creamy and satisfying without any additives. Ground flaxseed adds a gentle nuttiness and a boost of fiber, while a squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the flavors lively. Steeping the hibiscus flowers fresh rather than reaching for a packaged tea blend means you stay in full control of what goes into the glass. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. It comes together quickly and looks stunning served with a few fresh strawberry slices on top.
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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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