Sugar-Free Brown Sugar Boba
Indulge in the guilt-free delight of Sugar-Free Brown Sugar Boba, a healthier twist on the classic bubble tea. This recipe features the perfect harmony of chewy tapioca pearls lovingly coated in a rich, sugar-free syrup made with erythritol and a touch of molasses for that signature caramel-like depth. Paired with chilled brewed black tea, creamy milk or a dairy-free substitute, and refreshing ice cubes, this homemade boba drink is ideal for anyone seeking a refined sugar-free alternative without sacrificing flavor. Ready in under an hour and served fresh, this customizable treat is perfect for those looking to enjoy café-style bubble tea at home. You'll savor every sip of this decadent yet wholesome creation, all while embracing a sugar-free lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tapioca pearls
- 8 cups Water
- 1 cup Erythritol
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 1 cup Milk or dairy-free alternative
- 2 cups Brewed black tea, chilled
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Begin by bringing 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Once boiling, add the tapioca pearls and stir gently to prevent them from sticking together. Keep the heat on high and let the pearls cook for about 15 minutes or according to package instructions, until they float to the top and become translucent.
Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and cover it with a lid. Let the boba sit for an additional 10 minutes, then drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a small saucepan, combine the erythritol and molasses. Heat on medium-low, stirring constantly until the erythritol has completely dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly, resembling a syrup. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
Add the cooked tapioca pearls to the saucepan with the syrup and stir to coat all the pearls evenly. Allow the boba to sit in the syrup for 10 minutes to absorb the flavor.
To assemble the boba drink, divide the sweetened tapioca pearls among 4 glasses.
In each glass, add 1/2 cup of brewed black tea and 1/4 cup of milk or a dairy-free alternative over the boba.
Fill the rest of each glass with ice cubes and serve with a wide straw, stirring before enjoying to distribute the syrup throughout the drink.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.0 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 18% | |
*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.
