Lactose Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Tart, fruity, and brilliantly jewel-toned, this smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and honestly, it tastes even better than it looks. Brewed hibiscus tea forms the liquid base, bringing a deep floral tartness that plays beautifully against the sweetness of frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana. Ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness along with a boost of fiber and healthy fats, while ginger, turmeric, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out with warmth and brightness. The whole thing is naturally free of dairy in any form — no milk, no yogurt, no hidden cream — so it blends up completely smooth without any substitutions or workarounds needed. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Serve it immediately for the best thick, frosty texture, and don't skip the fresh strawberry garnish if you want that extra pop of color.
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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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