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April 17, 2015

Aloha Smoothie

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Welcome the warmer weather with this delicious tropical aloha smoothie! Full of fresh fruit, it’s totally natural as well as dairy free, gluten free, and vegan!

 

Aloha Smoothie With Or Without Boba | All Natural, Dairy Free, & Vegan!
My husband and I have started watching the first season of Hawaii 5-0. He likes the action and I love getting glimpses of the island I’m from. Each night I get reminded of my hometown and needless to say, Hawaii has been on my mind a lot lately. Not a bad thing to be thinking of, I’d say!

My family and I love smoothies, so I made them this treat with a tropical twist! Pineapple, coconut, and mango are some of the yummy fruits used in this drink. I even added some tapioca pearls, which is  commonly used in those popular bubble tea/smoothie drinks in Hawaii.

Aloha Smoothie With Or Without Boba | All Natural, Dairy Free, & Vegan!
Aloha Smoothie With Or Without Boba | All Natural, Dairy Free, & Vegan!
Tapioca pearls are made from tapioca starch, which is derived from the cassava root. It’s an ingredient commonly used in Asian desserts and drinks. They have a chewy texture and little to no flavor on their own. Also referred to as boba, these can be found in most Asian markets or ordered online. Be sure to buy the special, extra-large bubble tea straws too!

I added some pearls to our smoothies, but it’s totally optional, as it only adds to the texture, not taste.

Aloha Smoothie With Or Without Boba | All Natural, Dairy Free, & Vegan!
Aloha Smoothie With Or Without Boba | All Natural, Dairy Free, & Vegan!
After cooking the tapioca, you’ll need to put them in a sweet syrup to keep them soft and add some flavor. Add a spoonful to the bottom of each glass.

Aloha Smoothie With Or Without Boba | All Natural, Dairy Free, & Vegan!
Top with your strawberry puree and then add some smoothie mixture. When the glass is 3/4 full, add another dollop of puree and then finish with the smoothie mixture. 

Aloha Smoothie With Or Without Boba | All Natural, Dairy Free, & Vegan!
Aloha Smoothie With Or Without Boba | All Natural, Dairy Free, & Vegan!
Garnish with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of toasted coconut! This is the perfect treat to welcome the warmer weather. I hope you enjoy it, friends! 

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Aloha Smoothie


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  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
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Welcome the warmer weather with this delicious tropical smoothie! Full of fresh fruit, it’s totally natural as well as dairy free, gluten free, and vegan!


Ingredients

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Tapioca Pearls (Optional):

  • 4–5 cups water
  • 1/2 cup large tapioca pearls
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Strawberry Puree:

  • 1 cup strawberries, cleaned and hulled
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, optional

Smoothie

  • 2 bananas, in chunks (preferably frozen)
  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 cup fresh orange or pineapple juice, unsweetened almond milk can be used for less sugar.
  • garnish with pineapple wedges, whole strawberries, or shredded coconut, optional

Instructions

Tapioca Pearls:

  1. Cook tapioca pearls according to the package directions. When finished, drain tapioca and put it into a small container. Mix with water and maple syrup. Refrigerate until needed.

Strawberry Puree:

  1. In a small food processor or blender, puree the strawberries and maple syrup until smooth. Set aside.

Smoothie:

  1. In a blender, combine the fruit, milk, and juice. Blend until smooth.

Putting It Together:

  1. If using tapioca, distribute the pearls between 2-3 glasses. Top with a spoon or two of strawberry puree and then pour the smoothie mixture over that. When the glass is 3/4 full, top with more puree and then finish with the smoothie mixture. Garnish glasses with fresh pineapple wedges, a strawberry, or shredded coconut. Makes 2-3 servings.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Drinks

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Comments

  1. Chichi says

    April 28, 2015 at 2:57 am

    This smoothie is so so pretty. Too pretty to drink. Love the tropical ingredients. Never tried a drink with tapioca and I can’t wait to try out this recipe. Pinned!!

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 29, 2015 at 12:36 am

      Thank you, Chichi! The tapioca definitely adds a nice texture to the smoothie, but it’s really good either way. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Rafael says

    April 21, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    This was one of the best tropical-style smoothies I have had in a while. It’s a huge plus that it’s healthy too!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 22, 2015 at 11:24 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it! There’s not much that can top a delicious treat that’s healthy too! 😉

      Reply
  3. Mary says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    Gorgeous, as always, and I’ve always wanted to try one of those boba tea drinks! I’m thinkin’ …after that cleanse thing…I’ll have this to celebrate! 🙂 Thanks for sharing, you lovely Hawaiin lady, you. xo

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 19, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Aww, thanks Mary! Yes, definitely must try a boba smoothie after your cleanse! It’s like a little taste of the islands! 😉

      Reply
  4. Gina Bacani says

    April 18, 2015 at 11:14 am

    These look delicious! Definetly want to make this soon! Great photography btw

    ★★★★

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 19, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Thank you so much! I really hope you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says

    April 18, 2015 at 1:11 am

    Oh my goodness, these look like so much fun!
    I love the contrast in colour and the use of tapioca is genius.

    I’ve had these bubble teas in China Town only. It never occurred to me I could also buy them and use them at home.
    Thanks for sharing 🙂

    P.S. LOVE the pictures

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 18, 2015 at 10:34 am

      Thank you, Kimberly! Bubble drinks are quickly becoming quite popular here in the states. I like making my own so that I can control what goes in them. You just never know what you’re getting at some of the shops:) Thanks again for your kind words and encouragement. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  6. Amisha Gurbani says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Ok, this looks absolutely HEAVENLY and DIVINE!!! Gorgeous color too…. gosh I will have to get those tapioca pearls, and make this smoothie…! I love love boba… 😀 and Hawaiian drinks ofcourse 🙂

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 17, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Thanks, Amisha! It’s so tropical and yummy..some of my favorite flavors combined! We love these boba and Hawaiian drinks too. Hmm, maybe a trip to Hawaii is in order! Wouldn’t that be nice?! 😉

      Reply

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