Sugar-Free Taro Boba
Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with this creamy and delicious Sugar-Free Taro Boba recipe! Perfect for bubble tea lovers seeking a healthier alternative, this refreshing drink features the natural sweetness and velvety texture of taro root blended with unsweetened almond milk for a smooth, dreamy base. Sweetened lightly with stevia or monk fruit, it’s completely sugar-free without compromising on flavor. Chewy tapioca pearls (boba) add the signature fun texture, making this drink a delightful treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and perfect for warm days, serve this vibrant taro boba over ice for a refreshing and satisfying sip. Ideal for those looking for a healthier alternative to traditional boba tea, this recipe is vegan, naturally sweetened, and absolutely delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Taro root (peeled and diced)
- 500 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk (or any sugar-free plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon Stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 100 grams Tapioca pearls (boba)
- 1000 milliliters Water (for cooking tapioca pearls)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Peel and dice the taro root into small pieces.
In a pot over medium heat, add the diced taro root and enough water to cover it. Boil for 20 minutes or until the taro is soft and fork-tender.
Drain the taro and transfer it to a blender. Add the unsweetened almond milk and blend until smooth and creamy. Add a teaspoon of stevia or monk fruit sweetener if desired. Set aside.
In another pot, bring 1000 milliliters of water to a boil. Add the tapioca pearls and stir immediately to prevent them from sticking together.
Cook the tapioca pearls according to the package instructions, usually around 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Once the tapioca pearls are cooked, drain them and rinse under cold water. Transfer them to a bowl of cold water to keep them chewy until use.
Assemble the boba drink by dividing the cooked tapioca pearls between two glasses.
Add ice cubes on top of the tapioca pearls, then pour the blended taro mixture over the ice.
Stir gently and serve with wide straws for sipping the pearls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 383 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1002 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 841 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.
