Low Calorie PROTEIN Bubble Tea
This Low Calorie High Protein Bubble Tea is just 169 calories each, and has over 22g of protein per drink!You can use any protein powder you like, and you can use a shaker instead of a blender if you prefer. Special Tip: Feel free to use whatever milk you like, I choose Almond milk as it's the lowest in calories and it naturally boosts metabolism.
Equipment
- Medium Pot
Ingredients
- 4 black tea bags with the tags removed
- ¼ cup quick-cooking tapioca pearls
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
Instructions
How to Make Boba Tea:
- 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.
- In a blender, blend the almond milk and protein powder together until the protein powder is dissolved.
- 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.
- Top each with the protein milk, and serve cold with large straws.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22.3gFat: 2.2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1.3gCalcium: 133mgIron: 1mg
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