Paraben Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Tart, vibrant, and packed with real-food goodness, this smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're actually doing something nice for yourself. Brewed hibiscus tea forms the liquid base, giving the blend a deep ruby color and a pleasantly tangy depth that store-bought smoothies just can't replicate. Frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana bring natural sweetness and a thick, creamy texture without any additives or preservatives you'd rather avoid. Ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness along with a boost of fiber, while ginger, turmeric, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out with warmth and brightness. For anyone navigating ingredient labels and trying to sidestep synthetic preservatives, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every single component is a whole, recognizable food. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness to your liking, and the whole thing comes together in minutes once your hibiscus tea has cooled. Serve it immediately for the best color and texture, 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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