This low calorie recipe for homemade bubble tea is just 75 calories thanks to our 2 low calorie cooking tips.First, we swap out heavy creamy for metabolism boosting low calorie almond milk. And second, we swap out the sugar for all-natural zero calorie simple syrup.These boba teas are low in calories and fat, and just as yummy as the full fat versions.
In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add in the tea bags and steep until the water cools completely.
Meanwhile, cook the tapioca pearls according to the package, or according to the directions below.
Drain the tea into a pitcher. Divide the cooked tapioca pearls into 2 large glasses.
Add a few ice cubes to each glass. Pour 1 cup of the tea into each glass. Add 1.5 tablespoons of almond milk and 1.5 tablespoons of zero calorie simple syrup into each glass.
Stir and taste the bubble milk tea, add more milk or zero calorie simple syrup as needed to taste.
How to Cook Tapioca Pearls:
Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
Slowly add in the tapioca pearls. Give the water a gentle stir so that the pearls do not stick to each other.
Let the water boil for a minute. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium.
Cook the tapioca pearls for 5 minutes or according to the instructions on the packet.
Turn off the heat and leave the tapioca pearls covered for a few minutes.
Drain the hot water and rinse the tapioca pearls in cold water for about 10 seconds.
Drain the cold water and transfer the pearls to a container.