Have you tried bubble tea smoothie before at a cafe or restaurant and wondered how to make it your self?

Here is a simple yet amazing bubble tea smoothie recipe you can make at the comfort of your home.

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What is bubble tea smoothie and what is it made of?

Bubble tea smoothie which is also known as boba smoothie is a smoothie variation that consists of tapioca pearls, milk and frozen fruit.

Bubble tea which originates from Taiwan is a drink that consists of brewed tea, milk, fruit and served with tapioca pearls which also known as boba at the bottom of the drink.

Boba pearls or tapioca is a chewy ball shaped starch made from cassava and is usually dark in color. Boba pearls do not have a distinct taste on their own but are usually soaked in chocolate or sweet syrup to make them sweet and prevent them from sticking to each other.

This bubble tea smoothie has numerous variations and you can customize it to your liking.

How to make boba pearls

Bring 3 cups of water[depending on the amount of boba but make sure the water fully covers the tapioca pearls completely] to a boil and add in the tapioca pearls and let it boil in the water until the pearls float on the top. Reduce the heat and cover with a lid and let it it cook for 5 minutes and the turn of the heat and drain over a sieve.

Why you will love this smoothie:

Simple and easy to make: this boba smoothie only needs a few ingredients and is super easy to make. In fact, you can make this boba tea smoothie with your eyes closed.

Snack and beverage all in one –The boba pearls are chewy and give a filling element while the smoothie serves as a sweet and satisfying snack.

Its super Customizable: you can create your own variation of this bubble tea smoothie super easily. Substitute ingredients such as fruits in this boba tea smoothie for whatever other fruit you love.

Kitchen equipment you need

• High speed blender – to blend all the smoothie ingredients

• Glass jar

• Straw

Bubble tea smoothie ingredients

• Cooked Boba Pearls: You can’t have boba tea smoothie without the boba right? You can get flavored boba pearls from Amazon or your nearest grocery store.
• Frozen fruit of your choice: you can either use blueberries, banana, strawberries, mangoes or any other fruit of choice.
• Milk or water: Milk goes best with this smoothie recipe because it makes it creamy in texture but you can also use water if you do not want to use milk.
• Honey: to sweeten the smoothie. You can also use agave or maple syrup
• Ice – optional but adds a thick texture and provides for a cooling effect.
• Other add-ons according to liking: you can add in matcha, protein powder or chia seeds etc.

How to make bubble tea smoothie

• Cook boba pearls according to package instructions.
• Add all the ingredients minus the boba pearls into a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
• Put the cooked boba pearls in a glass and pour in the smoothie.
• Enjoy.

How to store

Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a day.

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4.8 from 2 votes

Easy Bubble tea smoothie

Author: balancedhealthymeals Recipe Keys: B boba smoothie B boba tea smoothie B bubble tea smoothie

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 5 min Total Time 10 mins Servings: 2 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Have you tried bubble tea smoothie before at a cafe or restaurant and wondered how to make it your self?

Here is a simple yet amazing bubble tea smoothie recipe you can make at the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1/2 cup Boba pearls
• 1 cup frozen fruit (of choice)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup ice

Instructions

1. Cook boba pearls according to package instructions.

2. Add all the ingredients minus the boba pearls into a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Put the cooked boba pearls in a glass and pour in the smoothie.

4. Enjoy.

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