Learn how to make this simple five-ingredient avocado boba smoothie recipe thatll spark joy with every sip.

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Whats on the menu this week?

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Boba tea (…obviously).

No, youre drooling.

According to them, its believed that bubble teaoriginated in Taiwan around the late 1980s.

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According to the Leungs, boba tea began appearing stateside in the 1990s.

We noticed bubble tea shops popping up around Chinatown when we were young.

What was the inspiration behind the boba avocado smoothie recipe?

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That said, the Leungs note that cooking with boba can be a little tricky.

Ensure theyre cooked thoroughly.

Letting the boba continue to sit in hot water after simmering can help the boba cook through gradually.

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Of course, boba tea avocado smoothies are downright delicious.

Boil a small pot of water.

Cook the tapioca pearls per package instructions.

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Next, prepare your smoothie.

Pile the rest of the ingredients into your blender.

Top with some additional lime zest if desired, add a straw, and enjoy!

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Recipe courtesy of The Woks of Life.

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