Pescatarian Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Tart, floral, and brilliantly jewel-toned, this smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — because you are. Brewed hibiscus tea forms the liquid base, lending a deep ruby color and a tangy depth that store-bought smoothie mixes simply can't replicate. Frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana blend into a thick, creamy texture without any dairy, while ground flaxseed quietly adds a boost of omega-3s and fiber to every sip. A pinch of ginger and turmeric give it a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the bright lemon juice and the sweetness of honey or maple syrup. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and fish-free, so it fits a pescatarian lifestyle without any label-reading stress or substitutions required. Serve it immediately after blending to catch it at peak frothiness, 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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