Brown Sugar Oatmilk Boba Cold Brew
The brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso from starbucks is easily one of the best drinks they have created. I have ordered it probably 100 times. (I will not be tallying up how much I have spent..its scary) I am Dairy and Sugar free (sometimes I slip up on sugar & pay the price). I typically order my brown sugar oat milk subbing in their sugar free vanilla syrup for the brown sugar sugar. Its still really good.
But ANYWAYS.. when I had the idea to fuse this amazing starbucks drink with boba tea it happened the next day. Chewy tapioca pearls just add that little extra something something.
I have been on a serious boba tea kick lately ( also known as Milk Tea or Bubble tea). I have loved it for YEARS but unfortunately I developed an allergy to Dairy and have learned that Sugar just doesn’t need to be part of my life. I don’t feel my best after eating it. And so.. Boba tea drifted out of my life as I no longer was able to order it anywhere.
While writing The Ultimate Keto Cookbook I was able to get a really firm handle on how to use sugar free sweeteners to actually taste like real sugar. I cant stand icy tasting sugar alcohols and avoid them at all cost these days.. but when I discovered Sukrin Golds Syrup it was a game changer. No after taste, no stomach upset. Pure Magic. Combine it with a little stevia and book.. we have a sweetness that is balanced and delicious without the bloodsugar spikes.
I also learned how to swap real syrup and sugar free back and forth so if Sugar free is not your cup of bubble tea..don’t you worry I have got you covered. You can just use real maple syrup in the same quantity.
I like to use full fat oat milk in my boba tea to make it dairy free but you truly can use ANY milk or cream of choice
Most websites I have found recommend that you eat your boba within 4 hours of making it. As it cools itll begin to get hard on the inside and will no longer have that lovely chewy texture. While I do agree with this- I have also found that if you warm the boba back up even after being in the fridge for a day or two it goes right back to being chewy. Its not QUITE as good as the original texture but its still enjoyable. I just throw it in the microwave in a cup for 30-60 seconds and its good to go and ready for another drink.
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You can make your own cold brew coffee of course- but I like to just buy it or iced coffee (starbucks brand) at target. We didn’t include specific amounts of Cream, Boba and Coffee.. this is for you two adjust to your liking.
Whipped cream isn’t on the list- but its really good. I have been buying cans of almond milk canned whip cream and keeping a few in the fridge to use as needed. It’s not a decision I ever regret.
Before we get to the recipe, a quick note on the sugar-free honey. In order to keep this recipe keto and low-carb, I use sugar-free honey in it. I have been testing out many different brands trying to find the best ones to use and so far these ones are my go to:
The Nature’s Hollow brand can cause a little bit of digestive upset for some people, but not everyone. The other three are really gentle on your stomach. All of the brands will work great in this recipe. You may use sugar free honey OR maple syrup for this recipe.
Don’t forget to order some boba straws with your boba pearls.
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Boba Cold Brew Pumpkin Spice Brown Sugar Oatmilk
