Gluten Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Tart, floral, and bursting with berry flavor, 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, giving the whole blend a deep ruby color and a bright, cranberry-like tang that pairs beautifully with the frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana. Ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness along with a boost of fiber and omega-3s, while ginger and turmeric bring a gentle warmth that rounds everything out without overpowering the fruit. A squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup tie it all together into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just whole, real food going straight into the blender. It comes together in minutes once your hibiscus tea has cooled, making it an easy choice for a quick breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Top with fresh strawberry slices for a little extra color and serve immediately while it's still ice-cold.
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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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