Description
This refreshing Boba Smoothie combines the chewy delight of bursting boba pearls with a luscious blend of lemonade and frozen tropical fruits, creating a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and creamy texture. Ideal for a quick, vibrant treat, this smoothie is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite fruits and cream options.
Ingredients
Scale
Boba Pearls
- ½ cup bursting boba pearls (120g) or brown sugar tapioca pearls
Liquid Base
- 2 cups prepared lemonade (480mL) or prepared jasmine or white tea
Frozen Fruit
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (150g)
- 1 cup frozen mango (165g)
Cream Option
- Heavy whipping cream, half and half, or coconut milk (a splash)
Others
- Extra wide boba straws (for serving)
Instructions
- Add Boba Pearls: Place ¼ cup of bursting boba pearls into each serving cup, ensuring even distribution of the chewy pearls.
- Prepare Smoothie Base: In a blender, combine the 2 cups of prepared lemonade (or jasmine/white tea) with 1 cup frozen strawberries and 1 cup frozen mango. Blend until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Assemble the Drink: Pour the blended fruit lemonade mixture evenly over the boba pearls in each cup.
- Add Cream: Top each smoothie with a splash of heavy whipping cream, half and half, or coconut milk according to your preference to add a creamy richness.
- Serve: Insert extra wide boba straws into each cup and serve immediately, allowing you to enjoy the fun texture of the boba pearls with every sip.
Notes
- Yield: 2 servings, each about 16 oz.
- Boba: Bursting boba pearls are used for convenience and flavor variety; you can substitute with traditional tapioca pearls, which require cooking, preferably brown sugar-flavored.
- Boba straws should be extra wide to allow the pearls to pass through easily; reusable or plastic options are suitable.
- Feel free to customize the smoothie by using any combination of frozen fruits you prefer.
