Easy Vegan Pina Coladas

Plus a review of the Nutr Machine!

This easy vegan piña colada cocktail recipe includes a mocktail option and is so quick to make! This cool summery drink can have you feeling like you're somewhere tropical no matter where you actually are. So delicious and so simple!

If you like piña coladas - this recipe is for you! It's made with just a few real-food ingredients and is so creamy and dreamy, bursting with pineapple-coconut goodness. When I take a sip, I find my shoulders relaxing and an urge to kick back, clink glasses with someone I love, and watch the sunset. It's that kind of drink.

Pina Coladas with the Nutr Machine or blender?

I made this recipe with the new Nutr machine and it was so easy breezy. Yes, a blender will work for this recipe, but I want to share with you what I love about this little machine, and why I'll be letting the Nutr do the work for me from now on to make these piña coladas, nut and oat milks, and more.

What is the Nutr?

The Nutr is a new nut milk machine that is also capable of making other drinks - even smoothies! It has options for making drinks that are warm, hot, or require no heat. It's very compact, so it's a wonderful alternative to a blender in small spaces or if you like to keep a minimal kitchen. It's ideal for when you want to make a small batch (1-2 servings) of plant-based milk on demand. And, one of my favorite features is that it includes a stainless steel strainer - no more nut milk bags, hooray! This is something I've been wanting to find for ages, and I'm happy to report it works well and the results are really wonderful!

What I love about the Nutr

Step Aside, Store-Bought Milk/Blender/Nut Milk Bag

This is a more sustainable, less-mess way to have delicious drinks like almond milk compared to store-bought - on demand! You can make them right at home with few ingredients in mere moments. Set it and let it do its thing. Unlike a blender, this machine runs hands-free once you push the button. It takes up much less space than a blender, too, so it is a wonderful alternative if you don't have one. Ok, I love my blender for many things, but for small-batch plant-based milks, frozen fruit drinks, and hot creamy drinks, I will now be using the Nutr.

The Nutr comes with helpful tools: 2 heavy duty stainless steel measuring spoons, the beloved stainless steel filter (so much better than a nut bag!), a strainer cap/rest, a cleaning brush, a recipe book, and even cute stickers!

Making something like almond milk is such a breeze compared to using a nut bag. Plus, there's a setting for Hot and Warm in addition to No Heat.

I really love that I can make an oil-free oat or almond milk on demand in just a few minutes and then strain it with the included stainless steel strainer! Tip: I find stirring through the strainer with a spoon speeds up the process.

The strainer is really easy to clean, too! Just like with a nut milk bag, you can save the pulp to make energy bites or baked goods. The cute little pink-banded stainless steel cap works as either a strainer rest or a cap for the strainer.

Nutr Fun Facts
• It's packaged with care in beautiful recyclable packaging
• The interior is stainless steel with a recyclable-plastic exterior
• It comes with helpful tools, from high-quality stainless scoops to the wood-handled bristle brush for cleaning, even a cookbook - and best of all, the stainless steel strainer!
• The machine is small and makes a great alternative to a blender for small spaces
• Unlike a blender, once it's set up it is very hands-free. There's no need to scrape down the sides or use a tamper.
• It's incredibly easy to use and clean
• It makes the process of making plant-based milk so easy on-demand
• Did I mention the stainless steel strainer? So helpful!
• It can make any kind of plant-based milk, including flavor additions and drinks with frozen fruit
• Nutr plants a tree with every product sold

Check out the Nutr on Instagram: @nutrmachine #madewithnutr and share your beautiful Nutr creations with them!

The Pina Coladas

This may be the start of a new tradition for you - the ultimate summer drink! When the temperatures hit 70 degrees each year from now on, don't be surprised when you suddenly start dreaming about this version of the piña colada! Drink it as a cocktail or a mocktail - just give yourself a break and enjoy the moment.

Ingredients

I've kept the recipe super simple with some options to help ensure you can make this whenever you'd like. Here's what you'll need:

Frozen pineapple: An important base for this recipe and the one thing I wouldn't substitute. If you only have fresh or canned, you could try adding ice - I just don't think the result will be as good.

Shredded coconut: Any size will do. If you don't have it, you can use coconut cream from canned coconut milk.

Maple syrup: Coconut sugar will work well, too.

Rum: For cocktails. If you're making mocktails, substitute the rum for a bit more maple syrup or coconut sugar.

Filtered water: Plant-based milk can be used instead for a creamier option.

Garnish suggestions: Lime zest really takes this drink to even another level, so I highly recommend. A fine grater will do the trick. A squeeze of lime juice is nice to offset the sweetness of this drink. And if you see freeze dried pineapple when you're shopping, grab some to make a fun garnish. The texture is fantastic! A pineapple ring would be fun, too. Mint, especially pineapple mint, makes a delicious garnish, as well.

Instructions

Nutr machine: Add the pineapple, coconut, syrup, and rum/syrup to The Nutr Machine, then add enough filtered water to reach the Max line. Press no heat and let it run once. After it stops, press it again to run a second time, creating a smoother blend. Pour into two cocktail glasses and garnish as desired. Enjoy immediately.

Blender: To the blender, add ½-1 cup filtered water or plant-based milk and the other ingredients. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.

Serving

Serve immediately in cocktail glasses.

Remember to drink responsibly. Cocktails intended for people 21 and older.

Make popsicles! Pineapple mint is a wonderful combination for this. Simply pour the prepared mocktails into popsicle molds and freeze.

Avoid freezing the cocktail version, since generally alcohol doesn't freeze and different types have different reactions to freezing, some of which can be dangerous.

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