Boba Smoothie (4 Ways!)
I take my bubble tea to the next level with this creamy boba smoothie recipe. I combine my chewy tapioca pearls with a blend of fruit and plant-based milk for a smoothie with a sweet little bite in every sip. Best of all, it comes together in just 16 minutes and uses wholesome ingredients.
Servings: 2
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
Boba Ingredients (For All Flavors)
- ½ cup tapioca pearls
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Strawberry Banana Flavor
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup frozen banana
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Mango Flavor
- 1 cup frozen mango
- ¼ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
Honeydew Melon Flavor
- 1 cup diced honeydew melon
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
Blueberry Flavor
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup frozen banana
- 1½ tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp almond butter
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the tapioca pearls reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
- Strain the pearls, add to a small bowl while hot and stir through the brown sugar. Set aside and allow to cool.
- Prepare the smoothie by adding all smoothie ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Divide the cooked tapioca pearls between 2 serving glasses and top with smoothie.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this boba smoothie recipe is to cook the tapioca pearls shortly before serving. I make sure I have all my smoothie ingredients prepared and ready to go. This way, my pearls do not stand out for too long, at risk of becoming hard.
- Do not overcook: I watch the pearls closely as they cook, making sure they do not become too soft instead of chewy.
- Rinse pearls lightly: I rinse the pearls lightly in warm water to remove any excess starch, making sure to keep them warm before adding the sugar.
- Blend well: I blend the smoothie until it is completely smooth, allowing for a good contrast of textures with the pearls.
- Use a bubble tea straw: Serve these smoothies with boba straws that are large enough for the tapioca pearls to fit through.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 35g