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Taro Smoothie with Fresh Boba & Milk

This taro smoothie is a velvety concoction packed with a nutty flavor and sweet notes of vanilla & soft brown sugar.
Course Drinks
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 357kcal
Author Tajda Ferko

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 Sieve/strainer
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Tall glass
  • 1 wide straw

Ingredients

Boba Pearls

  • ¼ cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
  • 1 tablespoon soft brown sugar

Smoothie

  • 2 tablespoon taro powder
  • 1 cup oat milk or other milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional

  • ice enough to fill the glass
  • fresh mint leaves for decoration
  • 2 tablespoon condensed coconut milk for a thicker version
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Instructions

Boba Pearls

  • Add tapioca pearls to a small pan full of boiling water.
    ¼ cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
  • Let the pearls simmer gently on medium heat for a few minutes.* 
  • Reserve about 3 tablespoon of the hot water & then pour the rest through a sieve. Place the pearls back in the pan.
  • Immediately stir in the sugar along with the reserved water. Mix well to prevent clumps and set aside.
    1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
  • Smoothie
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
    2 tablespoon taro powder, 1 cup oat milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes. Add boba pearls & the smoothie mixture. Decorate with mint leaves.
    ice, fresh mint leaves
  • Serve it immediately. It doesn't taste good if you let it stand at room temperature for too long.

Notes

* Keep in mind that the cooking time depends on the brand you are using. I recommend following the package instructions. 
Use the step-by-step photos above for help!
  • If desired, gradually add more sugar or liquid sweeteners (maple, agave) to taste.
  • Thicken it with condensed coconut milk or coffee creamer if desired.
  • Customize it with additional flavors. 
  • For example, you could add in some tropical fruit (mango, banana, pineapple)
  • Or you could add flavor essences (orange, almond, vanilla, etc).
  • If desired, power it up with protein-rich chia seeds or flaxseed.
You can turn this drink into a dessert by serving it with ice cream, whipped coconut cream, chocolate or caramel sauce, coconut flakes, and some shaved chocolate on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 377mg | Iron: 3mg