Hazelnut Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Vibrant, tangy, and deeply refreshing, this smoothie layers the floral tartness of steeped hibiscus tea with the natural sweetness of frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana for a drink that tastes like it came from a specialty café. The hibiscus tea base is brewed right at home from dried flowers, giving the whole blend a gorgeous deep-red hue and a bright, fruity depth you simply can't get from a powder or concentrate. Ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness and a boost of plant-based goodness without any tree nut involvement, making it a smart pick when you need to steer clear of hazelnut-containing blends or store-bought smoothie mixes that often sneak in nut butters or flavored syrups. A pinch of ginger and turmeric round out the flavor with gentle warmth, while a squeeze of lemon juice keeps everything tasting fresh and lively. The frozen fruit does the heavy lifting in terms of texture, so you get a thick, creamy result without any dairy or added thickeners. It comes together in just a blender and a small saucepan, and the payoff — two gorgeous, jewel-toned glasses — is absolutely worth it.
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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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