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Fuzzy Dragon Bubble Tea Smoothie (Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free)

This Fuzzy Dragon Bubble Tea Smoothie would be the perfect “before workout” drink to fuel and optimize your exercise sessions. It’s zero fat and high with natural healthy carbohydrates, along with turmeric to reduce inflammation. The tapioca pearls are an added chewy bonus to make it feel more like a meal while adding extra fuel. Made with peaches, pink dragon fruit, tea, turmeric, honey and vanilla extract.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup tapioca pearls
  • 1/2 cup Bigelow Ginger Peach Turmeric Tea brewed and cooled
  • 1 cup peach slices
  • 1 cup frozen pink pitaya dragon fruit cubed
  • 2 tbsp honey plus a drizzle more for tapioca pearls
  • 1/2 tsp Origine Organic Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Origine Organic Vanilla Extract

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions
 

  • Add water to a pot and bring to a boil. Gently add tapioca pearls and stir lightly. When tapioca pearls float to the surface, cover with lid, reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Next, turn heat off and leave on burner for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Next, strain out water and add tapioca pearls to a bowl with cold water and let sit for 20 seconds.
  • Add a small drizzle of honey to a bowl, then strain water out of pearls and add them to the bowl of honey drizzle. Give them a gentle stir to coat and let them sit for about 20 minutes. (They can soak up to 8 hours.)
  • To a blender or smoothie cup, add all remaining ingredients (not tapioca pearls) and pulse a few times, then blend on high for 50-60 seconds or until smooth.
  • Divide tapioca pearls and add to the bottom of each glass, then pour smoothie mixture into each glass and garnish, if desired. Use a wide straw to drink or enjoy by spoon. (Optionally, you can pour mixture into a bowl, then add tapioca pearls and garnish to top.)

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 1.25gSodium: 16mgSugar: 25g
Keyword smoothie, boba, tea, bubble tea, healthy, workout, fuel, healthy carbs, pink pitaya, dragon fruit, peaches
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