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Avocado Smoothies with Boba
Like most other healthy and flavor-loving humans, we have jumped on the bandwagon of enjoying fresh juices and green smoothies. Avocado smoothies that is.
- Prep time
- 9 min
- Cook time
- 21 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ½ cup tapioca pearls ((“bubbles” or “boba,” optional))
- 1 cup ice
- 1 avocado ((pitted and scooped out in chunks))
- 9 basil leaves
- 1 lime ((juiced and zested)
- ½ - ¾ cup condensed milk ((depending on your preferences for sweetness))
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Boil a small pot of water. Cook the tapioca pearls per package instructions. When they’re done, drain and transfer to a small bowl with a small amount of room temperature water so they don’t harden and dry out.
- 2
Next, prepare your smoothie. Pile the rest of the ingredients into your blender. Blend until smooth.
- 3
In a tall glass, add a ¼ cup of tapioca pearls and pour your avocado smoothie over the top. Top with some additional lime zest if desired, add a straw, and enjoy!