Creating Vegan and Dairy Boba Milkshakes
Dietary restrictions or not, everyone should be able to enjoy a delicious boba milkshake! After all, it's such a tasty drink and a spin on the classic milkshake that there's no good reason to deny yourself the pleasure! To create a vegan boba milkshake, all you have to do is use a replacement plant-based milk product, like oat, coconut, or rice. Add your favorite flavor of ice cream, soften it up a little, blend, and you're done! We dive into all the delicious ways you can have both vegan and dairy boba milkshakes below, so keep reading!
Boba Milkshake – Heaven in a Glass
Who doesn't love a decadent milkshake every now and then? The rich flavor and creamy texture is a combo like none other. And the cherry on top? You can mix it up with your favorite kind of ice cream for the ultimate treat! There's truly nothing better to scratch that indulgent itch than a nice milkshake… or is there?
Enter, the boba milkshake. It's a slightly unusual spin on the classic beverage, seeing as boba pearls (or cooked tapioca pearls) are typically found as a topping for milk or fruit tea. Regardless, it's the perfect middle ground between a milkshake, boba ice cream and an extra creamy boba tea.
The main reason why boba milk shakes are such a hit lies in the contrasting textures. The even, smooth consistency of the milkshake forms a perfect backdrop for the satisfying chew of the cooked tapioca pearl. You simply have to try it!
How to Make a Boba Milkshake? The Vegan and Non-Vegan Way
No matter your dietary preferences, you can still enjoy a boba milkshake all the same - using a dairy or vegan boba milkshake recipe. We'll guide you through the process, so follow along!
Boba Milkshake – Ingredients
To make a delicious boba milk shake, you'll need:
Cooked boba pearls (be sure to learn how to cook boba for bubble tea and milkshakes)
Favorite ice cream flavor (vegan or dairy-based)
Milk or a plant-based replacement
Preferred toppings or mix-ins like taro powder or cinnamon powder
Dairy & Vegan Boba Milkshake Recipe
Start by removing your ice cream from the freezer around 15 minutes before making the boba milkshake. This will ensure it has softened sufficiently and will blend nicely with the milk.
Once the ice cream is soft, add as much as your heart desires to your blending container – around a scoop and a half should do it.
Pour in around ½ a cup of the milk of your choice.
Using a blender, pulse a few times to incorporate the milk and ice cream. Adjust the consistency to your liking – adding more milk will make the drink more liquid, while more ice cream will thicken the mixture.
Add cooked boba pearls to the bottom of the glass. Pour in the blended mixture over it. Top with your favorite extras and an optional extra scoop of ice cream for extra textural variety and goodness.
Enjoy your delicious boba milkshake!
Making a Boba Milkshake - The Takeaway
Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or don't follow any specific diet, you can still perfectly enjoy a great boba milkshake! What flavors are you excited to experiment with? The boba milkshake recipe - either vegan or with dairy - is infinitely customizable, so you're bound to discover a combination that hits all your senses just right!
