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Easy Strawberry Boba Recipe (Bubble Tea)
This easy strawberry boba recipe (bubble tea) with milk and tapioca pearls is a fruity, fun summer drink that’s perfect for kids and adults!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 386 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
For the boba tea
- 1/2 cup fresh milk
- 2 tbsp evaporated milk
- ice as needed, crushed or cubes
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp Strawberry Syrup
For cooking the tapioca pearls
- 4 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup tapioca pearls
- 2 tbsp natural cane sugar
Instructions
Cook the tapioca pearls
- Bring water to a rolling boil in a pot over high heat. Slowly pour the tapioca pearls into the boiling water, stirring gently to prevent clumping.
- Lower the heat to medium and cook for about 20–30 minutes (or according to instructions on the package), stirring occasionally, especially near the end to prevent sticking. After cooking, turn off the heat and let the tapioca pearls sit in the pot of hot water with the lid closed for an additional 30 minutes to fully cook through.
- Drain the pearls into a strainer and rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
- Transfer the pearls to a bowl and mix them with natural cane sugar or syrup to add sweetness. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and let the pearls cool to room temperature before continuing.
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Make the drink
- Mix fresh milk, evaporated milk, and ice in a blender. (For a pink-colored drink, add the strawberry syrup during this step and blend until smooth.)
- Pour the blended mixture into a glass, then top with strawberry syrup and the cooked tapioca pearls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can also use this recipe wit other flavored syrups like coconut, mango, or orange!
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- You can also use this recipe wit other flavored syrups like coconut, mango, or orange!
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
120mg
(5%)
Potassium
255mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
234IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.