Gut Friendly Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Tart, vibrant, and packed with ingredients your digestive system will genuinely appreciate, this smoothie is the kind of drink that makes a healthy morning feel like a treat rather than a chore. Brewed hibiscus tea forms the liquid base, bringing a deep ruby color and a pleasantly tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana. Ground flaxseed adds a gentle fiber boost that supports healthy digestion without changing the texture in any noticeable way — it just blends right in. Ginger and turmeric are both well-regarded for their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, and together they give this smoothie a subtle warmth that lingers in the best possible way. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the flavors from feeling heavy or overly sweet. The whole thing comes together in minutes once your hibiscus tea has cooled, making it an easy addition to your regular rotation. Serve it immediately for the best texture and color, and don't skip the fresh strawberry garnish if you want it to look 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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