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If you’re not familiar with Dole Whip, it’s a dairy-free pineapple sorbet, with the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. It’s amazingly delicious! It’s also pretty difficult to come by, unless you’re visiting Disneyland or the Dole Plantation in Hawaii. (Though, I hear they are going to be offering it at other locations, too!)
What is Dole Whip Made Of?
The Dole whip you can buy at Disneyland is made with sugar, coconut oil, natural and artificial flavors (including pineapple juice), and lots of stabilizers. This allows it be mixed with water and come out of a soft serve machine, but it’s not exactly something you want to replicate at home.
Is Dole Whip Vegan?
Dole Whip is dairy-free and vegan, which is probably one of the reasons it’s so popular. Even with dietary restrictions, most family members can enjoy it!
How To Make Dole Whip at Home
Calling for just three ingredients, this homemade Dole Whip couldn’t be easier to prepare. It doesn’t have the exact same texture as the original, but you can pipe it into a glass for a similar effect! Plus, you’ll avoid the long wait line at Disneyland.
Combine the frozen pineapple with the almond milk and honey, then blend until a frozen sorbet texture is achieved. (My kids also love it when I make this with orange juice instead of the milk and honey– no extra sweetener is needed when you use the OJ.)
For an authentic Dole Whip presentation, transfer the frozen dessert to a large plastic bag, and cut off the tip to create a piping bag. Pipe the pineapple whip into 4-6 dishes, and serve immediately!
Any leftovers can be frozen in an ice cube tray, and used in smoothies later.
How to Make Pineapple Whip (1-Minute Video):
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen pineapple
- 1 1/4 cups almond milk (or orange juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional) *use Maple Syrup for a vegan dessert.
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the frozen pineapple, almond milk and honey, if using, then blend until a smooth, ice-cream-like texture is achieved.
- For an authentic Dole Whip presentation, transfer the frozen dessert to a large plastic bag, and cut off the tip to create a piping bag. Pipe the pineapple whip into 4-6 dishes, and serve immediately!
- Any leftovers can be frozen in an ice cube tray and used in smoothies later.
Video
Nutrition
Per Serving (1 of 4): Calories: 73, Fat: 1g, Carbohydrates: 19g, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 1g
Recipe Notes:
- If you make this recipe with orange juice instead of almond milk, you won’t need any added sweetener. My kids love it this way!
- For a Pina Colada flavor, try using coconut milk as this liquid.
If you try this recipe, please leave a comment below letting me know how you like it! If you try something different, let me know, too! We can all benefit from your experience.
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Reader Feedback: Have you ever tried Dole Whip?
Sounds like a much better way to make this most awesome treat. I was thinking coconut cream may add a bit more thickness and creamy goodness. It would also add coconut flavor but for me that is a total plus 🙂
Try Almond Breeze’s Coconut Almond Milk it’s unsweetened !!! Great
You are brilliant!
I have frozen, cubed pineapple in my freezer. Approximately how many cups frozen should I use instead of a fresh pineapple please ?
One of the comments above says 3 cups for frozen pineapple 🙂
I read somewhere that 7 standard ice cubes equal a cup.
Your version sounds MUCH better:)
This looks amazingly good, but I have to ask…how can you do all these smoothies when it’s so cold out?! I can’t wait until it warms up just so I can have smoothies again!
Jeanne lol I’m Canadian we do smoothies all year long in our shorts lol
hahahahha this is so true 🙂
Wow I’ve never heard of Dole Whip. This sounds like a tasty tropical treat ~ can’t wait to give it a whirl!
I’ve lived in Hawaii all my life and “Dole Whips” were always such a treat. Thanks for coming up with a healthier alternative. I’m going to make this today since it’s has been many years since I’ve had one!!
When we were ststioned there we loved going to the DOLE Plantation just for the ice cream. Still have six hour drive to reach Disney, so I’m putting a lot of faith in you! Super excited
Wow this sounds amazing!! I must go get some pineapple stat!
This looks so delicious! I have coconut milk on hand and am going to try making it with that (the drinkable kind, not the canned). Thanks for the great idea!
Did coconut work? I’m planning on making tonite.
Just wanted to say that I made it last night with canned coconut milk and it was amazing! My hubby, who’s not totally sold on the stuff, couldn’t get enough 🙂 Thanks for a yummy and easy treat!
Also, I used 3 cups of frozen pineapple, to substitute using fresh. Hope that helps!
Did you add honey with the coconut milk?
Love this recipe! Dole whip is a favorite of mine and I haven’t found a way to recreate it other than traveling back to Disney! Can’t wait to try it!
Just a note: Disney Dole Whip has casein in it, dry milk additive. If you are lactose intolerant it’s okay. If you are avoiding dairy because of cancer, it is not okay at all. Recipe looks great and I am definitely going to try the fresh pineapple with coconut milk in my Vitamixer !
Disneyland recently changed the recipe to make theirs dairy free, without caseine. Yay! FYI.