Mango Shake with Boba
A creamy and refreshing beverage made with sweet, ripe mangoes served with boba or chewy tapioca pearls.
Servings 2
Calories 552kcal
Cost $4-$6
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 ripe Ataulfo or Manila mangoes (see note)
- ½ cup milk (see note)
- 2 tablespoons sugar adjust according to your taste (see note)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- A squeeze of lemon or lime optional
- ½ cup raw boba or tapioca pearls (see note)
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook the tapioca pearls according to the instructions on the package.
- Once cooked, rinse them under cold water and drain.
- Bring them back into the saucepan, then add the brown sugar and enough water to submerge them. Simmer over medium heat for another 5 minutes until the syrup is thickened. Set aside.
- Scoop the mango flesh into a blender or food processor. Add milk, sugar, ice, and water to the blender.As an option, add a squeeze of lemon or lime to prevent browning and add a tangy twist.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon a generous portion of tapioca pearls into the bottom of each glass.
- Pour the mango shake into each glass. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Mangoes: It's best to use ripe Manila or Ataulfo mangoes. If unavailable, use another sweet mango variety that is not too stringy.
- Boba or Tapioca Pearls: Choose quick-cooking tapioca pearls that require only 5 minutes to cook, saving you time while yielding the same results. Sago, agar-agar (gulaman), and grass jelly can be used as substitutes.
- Milk: Use any type of dairy, as little or as much as you prefer, depending on your taste and desired creaminess.
- Sugar: Adjust the amount according to your taste. If the mangoes are very sweet, adding sugar may not be necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 134g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 98g | Vitamin A: 2339IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg