Nightshade Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Bright, tart, and deeply fruity, this smoothie is the kind of drink that feels like a treat while quietly doing a lot of good work. Brewed hibiscus tea forms the liquid base, giving the whole blend a gorgeous ruby color and a floral tang that pairs beautifully with the frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana. Ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness and a boost of fiber, while ginger and turmeric bring gentle warmth without any heat-forward bite. A squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup round everything out into something that tastes far more indulgent than it is. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, smoothies can sometimes feel like a minefield of hidden ingredients — but every single component here is naturally free of peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, and their relatives. The steps are straightforward: steep, cool, blend, and pour, making this an easy addition to a busy morning or a refreshing afternoon reset. Finish with a few fresh strawberry slices on top if you want that extra pop of color when you serve 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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