Red Meat Allergy Friendly Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Tart, floral, and brilliantly pink, this smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and you are. Brewed hibiscus tea forms the liquid base, lending a deep ruby color and a bright, cranberry-like tang that plays beautifully against the sweetness of frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana. Ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness along with a boost of plant-based omega-3s, while ginger, turmeric, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out with warmth and a little zing. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, smoothies like this are a natural fit — every single ingredient here is plant-based, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal proteins sneaking in. The frozen fruit keeps things thick and frosty without needing ice, and the honey or maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness up or down to your liking. A handful of fresh strawberry slices on top makes it feel almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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