Servings: 2–3 drinks
Protein: ~20–25g per serving (depends on protein used)
Prep Time: 20–25 min (includes cooking tapioca)
Ingredients
Tapioca Pearls (Jelly)
½ cup small tapioca pearls
2 cups water
1–2 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
Fruity Drink Base
1½ cups milk of choice (cow, almond, soy, or oat)
1 scoop (25–30 g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
½ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
1–2 tsp honey or sweetener
½ tsp vanilla extract
Fruits & Flavor
½ cup diced fresh fruits (mango, strawberries, kiwi, blueberries)
Optional: fruit puree or juice for extra flavor/color
Instructions
Cook Tapioca Pearls
Bring 2 cups water to boil.
Add tapioca pearls, stir gently, boil 10–15 minutes until translucent.
Turn off heat, cover, let sit 5 minutes.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Toss with 1–2 tsp sugar or honey if desired.
Prepare Drink Base
In a blender, combine milk, protein powder, Greek yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla.
Blend until smooth and frothy.
Optional: add ½ cup of fruit for fruity protein flavor.
Assemble Drinks
Divide tapioca pearls into glasses (¼–⅓ cup per glass).
Pour protein drink over pearls.
Top with fresh fruit or fruit puree.
Serve with a wide straw or spoon.
Nutrition (Approx. per serving, 2–3 servings)
Calories: 200–250
Protein: 20–25g
Carbs: 25–30g
Fat: 2–5g
(Depends on milk type, protein powder, and fruits used)
