Vegan Pina Colada

May 21, 2012 |  by  |  recipes

When the summer heat calls for an afternoon of lazing by the pool sipping a tropical drink, whip up this easy vegan pina colada recipe. 

Vegan Pina Colada

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into chunks (reserve a few slices for garnish)
  • 2 oranges, peeled, segmented
  • 1-1/4 cups toasted coconut flakes plus more for garnish
  • 4 cups ice water*

Directions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and thick.
  2. Transfer to the refrigerator and let chill.
  3. Serve garnished with pineapple and coconut flakes.
Cook’s note: If you want to make this a spirited drink, replace 1 cup of the water with rum.

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