Name: Creamy Homemade Dole Whip
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen pineapple chunks; 1/2 frozen banana (sliced, then frozen); 1/2 cup coconut cream (prepared canned coconut cream or canned coconut milk refrigerated overnight); 3-4 tablespoons coconut milk or coconut water (almond milk works well too); 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; pinch of salt

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Make your own Creamy Homemade Dole Whip! An easy frozen treat that is gluten-free and vegan.

Dole Whip seems to have a magical association. The creamy, cool treat is first had by many at Disneyworld or Disneyland.

Some experience it in tropical locales that certainly have their own magic.

I had the dairy-free pineapple soft-serve when we were in Hawaii last year and pretty much never stopped thinking about it.

What’s in Dole Whip you ask?

Primarily, pineapple. In my creamy homemade Dole Whip version, I’ve combined frozen pineapple chunks with frozen banana and coconut cream. And here’s why:

Frozen pineapple chunks - you want your pineapple frozen to help with the “soft-serve” effect.

Frozen banana - for my variation, I’ve added half of a banana. Bananas help add a creamy texture that we want. I suggest slicing your banana into pieces before freezing.

Coconut cream - with frozen treats and smoothies, I like adding coconut cream for its fat content. This helps with the creamy factor as well as enhances that tropical flavor.

In addition to the three main ingredients, I’ve added a bit of pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to round things out.

Do you need an ice cream maker for Dole Whip?

No. We’re keeping things simple here. A good food processor or high powered blender will do just fine.

I like using my food processor for this recipe due to the need for stopping and stirring, but that is completely personal preference. Use what you have on hand.

Need some more ice cold treats? Taylor's homemade caramel vanilla iced coffee is a summer must.

And, if you are feeling those tropical vibes, my mango raspberry bellini popsicles make for a refreshing brunch or happy hour treat.

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Creamy Homemade Dole Whip

Make your own Creamy Homemade Dole Whip! An easy frozen treat that is gluten-free and vegan.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword creamy homemade dole whip

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Author Tessa Fisher

Ingredients

3 cups frozen pineapple chunks
½ frozen banana sliced, then frozen
½ cup coconut cream prepared canned coconut cream or canned coconut milk refrigerated overnight
3-4 tablespoons coconut milk or coconut water almond milk works well too
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor or high powered blender (I prefer using food processor here). Process or blend until smooth. You will have to stop occasionally to stir and wipe down sides until mixture blends smoothly.
Scoop Creamy Homemade Dole Whip and transfer to serving glasses. Makes two 8oz servings or four 4oz servings.