Cinnamon Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Vibrant, tart, and deeply fruity, this smoothie gets its gorgeous ruby color from a homemade hibiscus tea base that you steep right on the stovetop before blending. The combination of frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana creates a thick, creamy texture without any dairy, while ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness and a boost of plant-based goodness. A pinch of turmeric and fresh ginger round out the flavor with gentle warmth that feels sophisticated rather than spicy. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, smoothies can be a sneaky minefield — so many blends and spice mixes default to it — but every ingredient here is intentionally chosen and completely free of it. The bright hit of lemon juice keeps everything tasting fresh and balanced, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Serve it immediately while it's still frosty and thick, topped with a few fresh strawberry slices for a finish 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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