Watermelon Slushie with Boba
A refreshing, naturally sweet, blended watermelon beverage with tapioca pearls cooked in brown sugar.
Servings 2
Calories 550kcal
Cost $2-$3
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Blender
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh watermelon cubes (see note)
- 3 cups frozen watermelon cubes (see note)
- ½ cup raw boba or tapioca pearls (see note)
- ½ cup brown sugar (see note)
Instructions
- Cook the tapioca pearls following the instructions on the package.
- After cooking, rinse the tapioca pearls under cold water and drain them. Return them to the saucepan, add the brown sugar, and pour in enough water to submerge them.
- Simmer over medium heat for another 5 minutes until the syrup has thickened. Set aside.
- Add the fresh watermelon to the blender, followed by the frozen watermelon. If desired, you can also add sugar for extra sweetness.
- Blend until smooth and serve with a generous portion of tapioca pearls.
Notes
- Fresh watermelon: Choose a fresh watermelon that's sweet and juicy. Sugar is optional, but you can add it if you prefer a sweeter taste or if the watermelon is not sweet enough for your liking.
- Frozen watermelon: Incorporating frozen watermelon instead of regular ice cubes enhances the refreshing watermelon flavor of your slushie and creates a more concentrated profile.
- Boba or Tapioca Pearls: Choose quick-cooking boba that require about 5 minutes to cook. Sago, gulaman (agar-agar), or grass jelly can also be used as an alternative ingredient.
- Brown sugar: You can use light or dark brown sugar to make the syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 139g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 843mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 97g | Vitamin A: 3892IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg