Xanthan Gum Free Hibiscus-Berry Strawberry Smoothie with Flaxseed
Bright, tart, and deeply fruity, this smoothie gets its gorgeous ruby color and floral depth from a quick steep of dried hibiscus flowers blended right into the base. Frozen strawberries, mixed berries, and banana give it a thick, creamy texture without any gums or additives — just whole fruit doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Ground flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness along with a natural boost of fiber, while ginger, turmeric, and a squeeze of lemon layer in warmth and brightness that make every sip feel intentional. For anyone navigating thickener-free blending, the frozen banana is the real hero here, delivering that smooth, milkshake-like consistency naturally. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup rounds out the tartness from the hibiscus and berries without tipping it into candy-sweet territory. It comes together in minutes once your tea has cooled, and the payoff — a stunning, jewel-toned glass — looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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