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    The BEST Dairy Free Pina Colada (with virgin option)

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    By Alisa Fleming on July 29, 2016 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Beverages, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    It’s been really darn hot here, even inching into the triple digits. To chill out, I’ve whipped up some fun summer indulgences, and this revolutionary dairy free pina colada is one of them!

    The BEST Dairy Free Pina Colada Recipe - just 4 all-natural ingredients for a sweet vegan cocktail (with virgin option)

    We recently noticed the Coconut Coconut Milk version of So Delicious frozen dessert at the store, and I thought it was genius. I’ve heard complaints that various dairy-free flavors taste “too coconut”, but this variety has a “why fight it” approach. It embraces that amazing, rich organic coconut milk base and further amplifies it with organic dried coconut. This is an ice cream flavor that was meant to be dairy free.

    And then Tony had a revelation. “Wouldn’t that make a great dairy free pina colada,” he said. “You could use it rather than cream of coconut.” From this little comment, a cocktail star was born. We immediately picked up two pints and rushed home to our blender for an impromptu happy hour.

    The BEST Dairy Free Pina Colada Recipe - just 4 all-natural ingredients for a sweet vegan cocktail (with virgin option)

    What resulted wasn’t just a tasty simple swap, it was the BEST Dairy Free Pina Colada that either of us had ever tasted! Not to mention, this cool creamy beverage has just FOUR ingredients that you can easily keep on hand for entertaining or cravings. The pineapple chunks and frozen dessert are at the ready in the freezer (the ice cream is also amazing for sundaes or simply with chocolate sauce!). And rather than purchasing a big jug, we bought the little 4-pack of canned pineapple juice at Trader Joe’s.

    It’s true that traditional pina coladas are naturally dairy free. Nonetheless, I’ve never been able to order one because many bars and restaurants do add dairy! Fortunately, this dairy free pina colada recipe falls more in line with tradition, but with a special “ice cream” twist that makes it even better.

    I think many of you will also like that the coconut ice cream is made with organic ingredients, allowing you to pass on the questionable chemicals in cream of coconut. It also adds the perfect sweetness (not to much!) and wonderful coconut shreds that really work in this beverage.

    The BEST Dairy Free Pina Colada Recipe - just 4 all-natural ingredients for a sweet vegan cocktail (with virgin option)This post is sponsored by So Delicious Dairy Free, but the opinions, photos, and superstar dairy free pina colada recipe are all me.

    Special Diet Notes: Dairy Free Pina Colada

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, and generally top food allergy-friendly.

    5.0 from 2 reviews
    The BEST Dairy Free Pina Colada
     
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    Prep time
    5 mins
    Total time
    5 mins
     
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 1 drink
    Ingredients
    • ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
    • 1 big scoop (about ⅓ cup) Coconut Dairy Free Coconut Milk Ice Cream (I use So Delicious!)
    • ¼ cup pineapple juice
    • 1½ ounces (3 tablespoons) gold rum
    Instructions
    1. Place all of the ingredients in your blender and puree until relatively smooth. We like the wee little bits of coconut and pineapple that can remain.
    2. Pour into a glass, and garnish with fresh pineapple and/or maraschino cherries, if desired.
    Notes
    Virgin / Non-Alcoholic Option: Replace the rum with more pineapple juice, coconut milk beverage, or lite coconut milk.
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    The BEST Dairy Free Pina Colada Recipe - just 4 all-natural ingredients for a sweet vegan cocktail (with virgin option)

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    18 Comments

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    2. Leslie Stahl on August 8, 2016 10:29 pm

      I can’t get coconut ice cream locally so I’d have to use this recipe with homemade ice cream made with So Delicious coconut milk.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 13, 2016 8:05 am

        That sounds delicious, too, Leslie!

        Reply
    3. SOPHIA | VEGGIES DON'T BITE on August 1, 2016 10:19 pm

      OMG I want one NOW! Like in bed as I’m getting ready to sleep. I love pina’s and you can just make mine a double. YUM!

      Reply
    4. Vegan Heaven on August 1, 2016 8:25 am

      I think I need one of these right now!! They look absolutely delicious, Alisa! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 3, 2016 9:25 am

        You definitely do need one, or two 🙂

        Reply
    5. Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen on August 1, 2016 5:46 am

      Wow, I didn’t think you could improve the classic but you just did! The coconut ice cream idea is genius – totally trying this 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 3, 2016 9:26 am

        Thank you! It was a happy accident, but I’ll take genius 🙂

        Reply
    6. Becky on July 31, 2016 7:31 pm

      This looks so decadently awesome! Cheers!

      Reply
    7. Rhoda Edwards on July 30, 2016 8:20 pm

      Thank you. This looks delicious. A must try for me. Many blessings.

      Reply
    8. The Vegan 8 on July 30, 2016 9:00 am

      I have never really been a pina colada fan, but this might change my mind! It looks so gorgeous and creamy and I love the So Delicious brand so much! Super cute presentation as well!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 31, 2016 1:59 pm

        I think it definitely would change your mind. It’s so, so good – I promise!

        Reply
    9. Jenn on July 29, 2016 4:34 pm

      Piña Colada made with ice cream??? I’ll take a whole pitcher!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 30, 2016 8:56 am

        I did! We ran out of frozen pineapple though … off to the store!

        Reply
    10. Linda @ Veganosity on July 29, 2016 11:42 am

      Oh yes, this is going to make my weekend even better. Love it!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 30, 2016 8:56 am

        I hope so 🙂

        Reply
    11. Jenn on July 29, 2016 9:57 am

      Pineapple and Coconut are a match made in heaven! LOVE the combo. LOVE piña coladas! LOVE that you added ice cream! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 30, 2016 8:57 am

        Is dairy-free ice cream ever a bad thing? 🙂

        Reply

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