Strawberry Smoothie with Boba

Chef Azuki's family went to an Asian Market and her boys discovered Boba (tapioca pearls) in a bag.  They wanted to try and make their own version of a Boba Drink.  They looked in the refrigerator and found 6 fresh strawberries.  They brought out the blender and this is what they came up with.....

Strawberry Smoothie with Boba

Ingredients for Boba:

2 c water

1/4 c boba

Directions:

1.  Place water in a saucepan and boil water on high

2.  Add boba to boiling water

3.  Stir gently until boba is plump

4.  Lower heat to medium and cover the pot for 5 minutes

5.  Drain water and cool down boba with cold water

6.  Add to smoothie

Ingredients for Smoothie:

1 c almond milk

1 c ice

6 fresh strawberries

2 T sugar

Directions:

1.  Place all ingredients into the blender
2.  Blend together until frothy

2.  Pour into a glass, add boba and enjoy!

This is a great way to spend quality time with your family and enjoy a refreshing beverage at the same time.

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