Macadamia Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
This vibrant smoothie is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, blending tart hibiscus tea with frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana into something that tastes almost too good to be this nourishing. The homemade hibiscus tea base is the real star — steeped from dried flowers, it adds a deep ruby color and a floral, cranberry-like tang that store-bought smoothie mixes simply can't replicate. Ground flaxseed quietly does its thing in the background, adding a subtle nuttiness and a boost of fiber without changing the texture once everything is blended smooth. A pinch of ginger and turmeric round out the flavor with just enough warmth to make this feel like more than your average fruit blend. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness to your liking. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under two minutes once your tea has cooled, making it an easy choice for busy mornings or a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up. Top with fresh strawberry slices for a little extra color and serve immediately while it's still cold and creamy.
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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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