Sesame Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Tart, vibrant, and packed with real fruit flavor, this smoothie is the kind of drink that feels indulgent but is genuinely good for you. Brewed hibiscus tea forms the liquid base, giving the whole blend a deep ruby color and a floral tang that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of frozen strawberries and banana. Ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness and a boost of fiber, while ginger, turmeric, and a squeeze of lemon keep things bright and a little zingy. For anyone navigating sesame-free eating, smoothies can be surprisingly tricky — tahini sneaks into blended drinks more often than you'd expect, and some store-bought options use sesame-based thickeners. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern, so you can blend and sip without second-guessing the label on anything. The frozen fruit keeps it thick and frosty without needing ice, and the whole thing comes together in under fifteen minutes once your hibiscus tea has cooled. Top it with fresh strawberry slices for a little extra color and serve it 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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