Low Sodium Brown Sugar Boba
Indulge in the deliciously sweet and satisfying flavors of homemade Low Sodium Brown Sugar Boba, a healthier twist on the popular bubble tea. Perfect for tea enthusiasts looking to reduce their salt intake, this recipe features hand-rolled tapioca pearls infused with the natural sweetness of brown sugar and honey, offering a delightful chewy texture. The pearls are bathed in a luscious brown sugar syrup and paired with rich black tea, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and bold, earthy notes. Simple yet rewarding, this recipe guides you through crafting your own boba from scratch, ensuring every sip is rich in flavor and free from unnecessary additives. Serve this treat with your favorite milk or over ice for a refreshing boba tea experience, ideal for satisfying cravings at home. Keywords: homemade boba, low sodium bubble tea, brown sugar boba recipe, tapioca pearls, healthy bubble tea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tapioca starch
- 1 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 units Black tea bags
- 2 cups Hot water
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
Start by making the boba pearls. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 3 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of honey, stirring until both are dissolved.
Reduce the heat to low, and gradually add 1 cup of tapioca starch, stirring continuously until a dough starts to form.
Transfer the dough to a flat surface dusted with tapioca starch and knead it until smooth. The dough should be pliable and not sticky.
Roll the dough into thin logs, about 1 cm in diameter, and cut into small pieces. Roll each piece into a ball between your palms.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add the boba balls. Stir to prevent sticking. Cook for 15 minutes then remove from heat and cover the pot, letting the boba steep for an additional 15 minutes.
Rinse and drain the cooked boba in cold water, then set aside.
To make the brown sugar syrup, in a saucepan mix 0.5 cup of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of honey with 0.5 cup of water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked boba to the syrup, stirring to coat.
For the bubble tea, brew 2 black tea bags in 2 cups of hot water for 5 minutes. Remove the bags and let the tea cool.
Fill two glasses with equal portions of boba and syrup, then add tea. Stir well and add ice or milk if desired.
Serve immediately with wide straws and enjoy your low sodium brown sugar boba tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 353.9 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
