Sugar-Free Brown Sugar Boba
Indulge in the guilt-free decadence of Sugar-Free Brown Sugar Boba, a healthier twist on the beloved bubble tea classic. This recipe combines the rich caramel-like sweetness of a homemade erythritol and molasses syrup with perfectly chewy tapioca pearls, for a drink that satisfies without the added sugar. Creamy milk or a dairy-free alternative pairs beautifully with robust, chilled black tea, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Perfectly sweetened and refreshingly icy, this drink is an excellent choice for a sugar-free lifestyle or as a lighter alternative to traditional boba teas. Quick to prepare yet utterly luxurious, this recipe is ideal for DIY bubble tea lovers wanting to recreate café-quality drinks at home.
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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
To assemble the boba drink, divide the sweetened tapioca pearls among 4 glasses.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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
| Serving size | (3346.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 881.3 |
| Total Fat 2.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 12.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 179.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 448.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.5g | |
| Protein 8.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 124.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 504.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 846.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories