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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Drinks and Smoothies / Watermelon Boba Slushie

    Watermelon Boba Slushie

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: May 26, 2016 • Modified: Mar 2, 2023 • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    There are a melon reasons why this watermelon boba slushie is the most refreshing drink to sip on a warm day. But the best is the chewy boba. It adds some extra flair and texture to an otherwise boring slushie.

    Watermelon Boba Slushie | homemade slushie recipes, how to make a slushie, watermelon flavored recipes, recipes using boba, boba recipe ideas, how to use boba, watermelon flavored recipes, easy slushie recipes || The Butter Half via @thebutterhalf

    My teenage years were rife with nights spent at the local boba tea shop. I always loved trying all the fruity flavor combinations. However, now that I'm old and wise in my late 20s (ha!), I've decided to change things up by putting boba in all sorts of drinks. It's a wild diversion, I tell you! Clutch those tapioca pearls!

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    Watermelon Boba Slushie has lots of fun texture

    Slushies are where it's at. You can make various types by switching the fruits, but I like the juicy sweetness of watermelon. It feels like summer. It's basically screaming, "Summer, I'm ready when you are!" Also, I just bought this watermelon dress and wore it while making this watermelon boba slushie. Clearly it was the only appropriate thing to do!

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    What exactly IS boba?

    One more thing before I hand over the recipe... Make sure you get premium quality tapioca pearls! The cheap ones are chalky and don't cook well. I found mine at a Korean market in our neighborhood but you can buy them here on Amazon too.

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    This watermelon boba slushie is so light and tasty, you'll hardly be able to stop from gulping it down! Grab the recipe below. Enjoy!

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    Watermelon Boba Slushie

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    There are a melon reasons why this watermelon boba slushie is the most refreshing drink to sip on a warm day. But the best is the chewy boba. It adds some extra flair and texture to an otherwise boring slushie.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 358kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup black tapioca pearls boba
    • 2 cups water
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 4 cups watermelon sliced
    • 1 cup ice
    • ¼ cup coconut water
    • ¼ cup raw coconut sugar optional

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add tapioca pearls to the water and boil until they float. Reduce heat to medium and let them cook for 20 minutes, occasionally stirring. Cover saucepan and reduce heat to low, letting the tapioca pearls simmer for another 25 minutes.
    • Once tapioca pearls (boba) are done, drain them and rinse in cold water 2-3 times. Pour the drained boba into a bowl and stir in the honey to retain their moisture.
    • While the boba cools, make the slushie. Put the watermelon, ice, coconut water, and coconut sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Spoon 2 tablespoons of boba into the bottom of a glass, and pour the watermelon slushie on top. Use wide boba straws and serve immediately while cold. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 25.3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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    Hi, I'm Abbey! Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Herbalist | I healed my body using holistic nutrition and herbs. And I believe you can, too. Here you will find nourishing recipes and wellness tips for the family, as well as my herbal cookbook, Root & Nourish. Because you can achieve your ultimate wellness goals using plants and whole foods.

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