Every time I visit Disneyland, I look forward to enjoying a dish of Dole Whip.
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 Six Flags, and a few other locations soon!)
After a recent trip to Disneyland for my birthday, I decided I couldn’t wait until our next Disney trip to enjoy this sweet and creamy treat again. I also happened to look up the ingredients, and not surprisingly, they aren’t ideal. I’d rather skip the thickeners, stabilizers, and additives found in the original, and make my own!
Calling for just three ingredients, this version couldn’t be simpler. It doesn’t have the exact same texture as the original, but it does pack a sweet and flavorful punch that’s sure to cure any craving for the real thing! Plus, you’ll save yourself a trip to Disneyland.
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Pineapple Whip
makes 4-6 servings
Adapted from ice-cream-freaks.com
Ingredients:
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup almond milk, or non-dairy milk of choice
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for authentic sweetness)
Directions:
First off, you’ll want to freeze the pineapple chunks. I chopped mine a day ahead of time, and froze the chunks overnight. You could also purchase frozen pineapple, if you prefer. As you can see from the picture below, the frozen pineapple reached the 6.5 – 7 cup mark on my blender pitcher.
This recipe works best in a high-speed blender, like the Vitamix, because you’ll need to be able to pulverize the pineapple into an ice-cream-like consistency. A normal blender will most likely not work, but a food processor might.
Combine the frozen pineapple with the almond milk and honey, then blend until a frozen sorbet 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.
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 cup almond milk, or non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for authentic sweetness)
- To get started, you'll want to freeze the pineapple chunks. I chopped mine a day ahead of time, and froze the chunks overnight. You could also purchase frozen pineapple, if you prefer. As you can see from the picture below, the frozen pineapple reached the 6.5 - 7 cup mark on my blender pitcher.
- This recipe works best in a high-speed blender, like the Vitamix, because you'll need to be able to pulverize the frozen pineapple into an ice-cream-like consistency. A normal blender will most likely not work, but a food processor might.
- Combine the frozen pineapple with the almond milk and honey, then blend until a frozen sorbet 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.
Enjoy!
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Reader Feedback: Have you ever tried Dole Whip?
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.
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!
Wow this sounds amazing!! I must go get some pineapple stat!
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 I’ve never heard of Dole Whip. This sounds like a tasty tropical treat ~ can’t wait to give it a whirl!
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
Your version sounds MUCH better:)
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
You are brilliant!
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
I LOVE this recipe. Every summer in Springfield MO, where I am from, 3-4 pineapple whip stands pop all over the city. It is a “Springfield” thing. Little stands with girls with Hula skirts on top. Such a good memory. I bet you version is healthier and I don’t have to wait until summer.
THANKS!!!
I am from SW MO as well, I love the Pineapple Whip!
I lived in Sprinfield, MO for 6 years 2003 to 2009 (and Waynesville before that. since I was in HS lol) now I live in Seattle!
I’m also from Springfield, but in Kansas City now. I miss the Pineapple Whip stands. (Not to mention the cashew chicken!) One can NEVER have enough! I must try this recipe
I’m new to your site, but in love with your diet and recipes. I an graduating from IIN this week. My husband and kids call you a God-sent for the recipes I’ve made for them. The weirdest part, I was googling a dairy free recipe for Pineapple whip, your page came up, and I saw you posted it today! Crazy! I can’t wait to make it for dessert tonight. I may try coconut milk instead, because i think it might be creamier. I just had to write you about the syncronicity (IO also just listened to my Deepak lesson) and tell you I’m grateful for you.
Oh yum!!! I want to make that and I know my husband will love it!
Disney World has it, too!
I bet if you added some greek yogurt and an avocado it would taste just like the original!
i’ve had the pineapple soft serve at both disney & the dole pineapple plantation and continuously crave it. can’t wait to try this!
xo
Add a little sun warrior protein to it and it won’t impact blood sugar either! Omg, looks so incredibly good.
Adding protein may mitigate the effect on blood sugar, but it’s irresponsible to suggest that it absolutely won’t impact it, especially given the amount of sugar in pineapple.
Oh, my gosh! I’m so happy you found a way to make your own!
I live in FL and we go to Disney World all the time. They sell the exact same Dole Whip here too. I would always get it, before I became real health conscious. I remember when I asked the manager what the ingredients were, she said that it was lactose-free but not diary-free, since they use dry milk packets. I wonder if they make it different where your at.
Ok I have 2 pineapples on my counter, one is going to this! Yummy.
I cant believe you just posted this!!! I was looking at the original recipe yesterday and saying I cant make it because I cant let my daughter eat all of those things. We are trying to do a more “from the ground” diet. Less processed. Well this is PERFECT! You rock thank you so much for this!
coud you please tell me the original pineapple whip recipe or where to get it? and how do you get it pink like the ones in. springfield
I have a feeling that Dole keeps their original recipe “top secret.” But perhaps you could find the ingredient list somewhere and experiment with it yourself? I’ve never seen a pink version before!
I love this recipe!!!
I will suggest 1 or 2 frozen bananas instead of nut milk, maybe it will give the texture you’re looking for?
Lot’s of love from France
Hey, do you have any thoughts on the food of South Korea and East Asia? You seem to be knowledgeable or maybe you know of other bloggers/friends? I’ve heard actually that South Korea is a very healthy place (though I know that might be at “odds” with your philosophy since it relies heavily on pork, rice, etc…but I hear its “real” food , high in veggies and nutrition and many fermented things like kimchi.
As for East Asia, I have zilch idea..but would LOVE to know your thoughts or if you know of others who might know?
At selected places in CA & Las Vegas you can get Dole Whip. If there’s a Lappert’s Ice Cream nearby, they have it there. http://www.lapperts.com/store-locations.html
Yes! I could get on board with this! I like to have a little snack at night while watching TV or reading and I’m tired of nuts.
This sounds perfect! But first, I have to get a blender that handles frozen fruit — mine stinks at that.
omgosh that looks wonderful, I’m so making this. what a nice non dairy non soy frozen treat.
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So brilliant! The whipped frozen banana recipe is also fabulous!
I just made this for my kids and their friends, girls and boys aged 7 – 12 years. We’re in Massachusetts and this was a big hit today, even though it’s only forty degrees right now. Very tasty, healthy, and satisfying!
I tried this out today for my folks. It was super tasty! Added some frozen raspberries as well (any opportunity to throw raspberries into something, I take it)
Thanks for posting~ I absolutely love your blog. It’s made my gluten-sugar-mostly dairy-free transition so much easier.
All the best,
Carly
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I *just* had one of these at DW the other day. After all the hype I figured it would have tasted more real and less like artificial pineapple. I cannot wait to try your recipe! I think using fresh pineapple will make all the difference, and I can certainly live without all the added junk! Thank you!
Can you use canned pineapples for this recipe? Thanks for sharing!
I haven’t tried canned pineapple, so I’m not sure, but buying frozen pineapple would probably be easier– you could skip a step that way!
What type of Almond milk? Vanilla, Unsweetened, or Original?
I always use homemade almond milk, which is unsweetened. Any of those options should work fine, though!
This looks amazing. My hubby and I went to Hawaii this summer and did not have a chance to try the famous Whip. Now I can try yours!
I have never tried the almond milk, but sounds good as a dairy free option… I have tried it with vanilla yogurt. I usually use canned pineapple and put it in ice cube trays with the juice. Or if you want to use other fruit, Frozen strawberries and non-frozen canned pineapple with the juice is awesome! I think any frozen and non-frozen fruit combo I have tried in the Vitamix is awesome.
Why would there be leftovers??? YUM
Looks wonderful! I bet you could add some canned coconut milk (after letting it harden in the fridge) to get a thicker texture if wanted
Looks yummy.
What would you substitute for almond milk if you didn’t have/use it? Thanks!
I made this tonight in my food processor (my blender was not working) and it was delicious! My son brought his vegan girlfriend and she loved it. It has a nice sorbet texture, awesome dessert! Thanks for the recipe!
I make something similar as a smoothie in the morning…I just use less pineapple…sometimes I even add mango to it! Delish for breakfast.
I want to try this so bad. But, I’m a diabetic. How many carbs in a serving?
These was delicious! I made it with sweetened store bought almond milk so we really didn’t need the honey. Just for fun, next time I will try whipping cream or perhaps the avocado/banana that the other posters mentioned! THANK YOU!!!
Thank you so much!!! The Dole Whip is my favorite part about Disneyland… I am always talking about it (seriously, ask my friends). I even visited the Dole plantation in Costa Rica, asked them for it, and NOT EVEN THEN did they have the whip! I will miss the soft serve texture, but I do look forward to making your alternate version. Much appreciated. xoxo
I absolutely love this recipe! I made sure to try the “real thing” the last time we went to Disney (I live in Orlando), but I was disappointed. I like this version so much better!!
Dole Whips at Disney are not dairy free. Thanks for a version that is!
WOW! I have never heard of pineapple whip. I am in heaven. This is so yummy! I made it with coconut milk and used a little liquid stevia instead of honey. It’s kind of like a pina colada and it’s creamy.
I shared your recipe with our fans on our facebook page Kitchen to Kitchen, I linked back to this page so they could love your recipe as I did and so they could pin it to Pinterest. Fabulous recipe you have here. It took me back to Disneyland as a child but yours is much healthier. Thanks for sharing
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Ok, I know lots of people read the comments for tips/tricks/ and reviews…. YES, this worked in a food processor (mine is Cuisenart brand) and I substituted COLD coconut milk. This was EXACTLY like the one at Disneyland!! Oh so very delicious! Thanks for the recipe!!
A little San Diego secret… Lappert’s in Poway sells the original Dole Whip. Sooo delicious! Can’t wait to try this recipe, though, since eating my fill at Lappert’s isn’t cheap!
Pineapple in the freezer right now so I can make it as soon as I wake up! Actually they sold this about ten minutes away from my house for 83 cents for kids cone, $1.50 for regular. It was a little train station ice cream stop. My mom took me all the time but then we moved and I missed it do much
thank you so much!
Have you ever tried making this with other fruit? Melons maybe? Just curious if you’d do the same ratios of fruit and almond milk?
Nope, I haven’t tried it with other melons yet! Please let us know if you have any success!
I made this with cantelope and it was delicious. I used the same ratios as the pineapple whip. We tried with the dark red cherries but it didn’t seem to work as well since they have a skin on them. I’m willing to bet it would be good with honeydew or watermelon. Maybe even a little less almond milk with the watermelon depending on how juicy it is.
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I also live in Springfield,MO and love the Pineapple whip stand! I just made this with our Ninja blender and it worked!
OMG I used to live in Springfield MO and every time we drove past that hoola-ing Hawaiian girl we had to stop! I was just thinking about asking if the Pineapple whip was like that in MO and there was your post!!! I remember it being more white though. Am I remembering correctly? I’ll definately try this recipe, but the texture in MO was what was spectacular! Hope it measures up!
I’ve never had dole whipped but wanted a some what healthy desert and came across this. Everyone loves it even children I was not a huge fan think maybe the vanilla almond milk or the coconut milk others wrote about may work better for me. I’d still eat this when craving something sweet on a diet awesome idea! Thanks
I LOVE Dole Whip and I’m obsessed with it! I worked for Disney World for a year and went to Magic Kingdom way too often just for this. I’m definitely trying this out. I recently went to a froyo place (Orange Leaf) and saw they had a Pineapple one. I tasted it and it took me back to that magical place. I can’t ever really ever fully explain the goodness of Dole Whip. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I’m looking forward to trying it.
You can use any frozen fruit and come up with a pretty yummy sorbet. You can freeze canned fruit with the juice from the can, but take it out of the can so it does not explode in your freezer. You can use regular milk, soy, almond milk, or even your favorite alcohol. If you are doing straight frozen fruit, you can put the fruit through the Champion Juicer with the “blank” piece in where the strainer goes and your frozen concoction will come out the front end (normally this is where the pulp comes out)in a coil similar to soft serve.
This is a yummy recipe, as is, but let it be a “jumping off” point and use what you have available, in season!
I make with frozen pineapple and/or frozen strawberries and add a few frozen yogurt cubes. Run through the champion juicer with the blank and it’s smooth and creamy. No sweetener needed. I am not a banana lover but looking forward to other fruit favors.
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use the ninga blender they have 2 or 3 blades so not much gets stuck .
I looove this! Made it last night and it was heavenly! Thank you!
Springfield, MO has a several small Pineapple Whip stands. People are seriously addicted and they sell it for about $3-4 a serving. If this recipe gets out, it might put them out of business!
After you make it, can you keep it in the freezer, in a container, to have later? How long will it keep in the refrigerator? If you can let me know, I’d appreciate it.
My friend and I made this but we only had half of a non-frozen pineapple. We decided to use that and we added some frozen mango to make up for the other half of the pineapple. It was delicious!
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I just served it to 3 boys who are picky eaters, one 9 year old, one 27-year old, and the other 19. All said it was fantastic. It turned out just fine with coconut milk. Thanks for the post!
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This sounds exquisite!! Has anyone tried it with different fruits?
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I know this is an old post, but I just had to reply. In the late 1980’s, a little dairy bar in southern Indiana served Dole Whip. I really like the pineapple, but they also served coconut, strawberry, cherry, banana, and (if I remember correctly) blueberry. I loved the banana, but I know it wasn’t just frozen bananas because I cannot stand the bitterness of a frozen banana. Any one else remember the other flavors?
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I made this, was really good, but made it with almond milk the first time, and with soy almond the second. I have a “Bullet” blender, the new one with the ice shaver blade which works well for this.
But I cut down on the amounts so it wasn’t so much at a time though, more like a single serving size and added some vanilla protein powder to it too. It actually mixed well, nice and thick! I also made my last one with some frozen mango, added a little more tropical flavor to it, tasted really good too! I used trivia instead of honey though? No extra calories added that way.
Thanks so much for the recipe! I enjoyed it so much! I’ll be making it all summer long, and even through the winter! Maybe I’ll add some more and different fruit too it and see what I can come up with.
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I just made this with almond milk and halved the recipe for my husband and I. I turned out great, he loved it. I made it in my food processor and it had great consistency. Yum! Thanks!
I will have to try it with some frozen mangos next time like Ariel mentioned.
I tried it with Almond milk and then another time with Coconut milk. My family and I prefer it with the coconut milk because it has more of a piña colada flavor, super delicious. Thank you sooooo much for sharing the recipe, it’s awesome!
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I lived in Springfield MO for years and became addicted to Pineapple Whip. I’m now in Iowa and fortunately for me, the State Fair has Pineapple Whip stands. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
I don’t know if y’all have broken down the nutritional info above & I was interested. Not knowing the exact ingredients used, here’s what I got via myfitnesspal.com (so pls don’t argue w/me over a few minor #’s). Based on 6 servings but lets be reasonable, who’s husband isn’t going to eat everything left behind after you take what you want =D
Cals: 23 Carbs: 5 Fat: 1 Prot: 0 Sodium: 27 Sugar: 4
My husband does the low carb high protein eating, I wonder what a scoop of vanilla protein powder would do. Mix that 1st w/ the almond milk before adding to the pineapple. That would up the protein to 23 grams w/ the brand we use. Than divide by 6 servings.
Wonderful recipe just as is!!!
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What settings on the Vitamix did you use? Can’t wait to try it!!
I make mine using vanilla Greek yogurt, crushed pineapple and freeze in ice cube trays, when I want a smooth I just pop some out into lender and pour I some ok or pineapple juice, almond milk whatever I have and blend to the consistently I want..yummy
I tried this with Almond Milk and added a banana the second time. It was not very good. It was icy not creamy. I used a blender but I wonder if my Nutribullet would work better. I was excited to try because I miss my ice cream. I was disappointed.
Any suggestions on what I might have done wrong. I’m bummed.
I. LOVE. Dole Whip. My source is at the Playmill in West Yellowstone, Montana. I’m going to try your recipe though because Playmill is only open in the summer and it’s still a 1 1/2 hour drive for me to get there….
I think I love you. OMG. This looks delicious. I think I’m going to try coconut milk instead of almond milk, however, as the almond/almond milk industry is terribly hard on our beloved honey bees. Thanks. This is going to be amazing. I can’t wait until the grocery store opens tomorrow.
Just tried this and all I can say is… MMMmmmmmmmmmm. & wow of course.
Does it matter if the almond milk is plain or vanilla almond milk? Please reply
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Thank you for this recipe! Made a variation of it last night (1/2 c almond milk, 3 dates, 3 c frozen pineapple) –> It was a HUGE hit with all 4 of my kiddos. We will be making this again for sure!
Used a can of unsweetened crushed
pineapple into blender with other ingredients, then put into Popsicle molds. YUM!!!!
I looked at some of the responses, but haven’t seen a answer to my question. I have canned pineapple chunks, I will open and freeze in another container. But do I drain and also how much do I use for the recipe. I have a 20 oz. can.
I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for any help out there!
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could this be made without almond milk? My nephew would love this, but has severe nut allergies?
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What kind of almond milk do you use? Unsweetened or sweetened?
I use homemade unsweetened almond milk. Just almonds and water!
Thanks!
Have you ever tried any other type of fruit in this recipe?
Was wondering if Rice Milk would work? I’m allergic to dairy and nuts including coconut.
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Thx! I am going to make this for my daughter’s birthday party! p.s. We live in San Diego, where Lappert’s sells dole whip & dole whip desserts.
Yummy, but my food processor couldn’t handle of. I had to do on two batches and add milk.
I made this tonight. We love it!! So refreshing.
The Washington County Fair and the Minnesota State Fair have Dole Whip stands.
Do you know the nutrition for 1/2 cup or 1 cup servings?
I got almost the same recipe out of the vitamix cookbook but it’s for raspberry sorbet. I hardly ever use it for raspberry but use it all the time for mango! It’s delicious! I use about 1lb frozen mangos 1c almond milk 1/3 c of maple syrup and 1tsp vanilla. I have a few more recipes on my blog at thatrandomproject.blogspot.com
I’m a peach girl myself, so I’m going to adapt this and have a peach whip this weekend. Can’t live without my Vitamix, love finding different recipes to try.
Has anyone tried this with cows milk?
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Looks the the leftovers would make great Popsicles! I have a zoku pop freezer I’ve been needing to use. Thanks! You do a great job!
Guess I missed out on the original recipe! Would you mind printing it again?
Any chance you could use a Yonanas machine? Maybe do the frozen pineapple in the Yonanas machine then fold in the almond milk and honey?
Does regular milk work?
This is my hubby’s new favorite recipe. Thank you so much for sharing a healthy treat that he can “indulge” in.
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Tried it tonight we condensed milk and agave nectar and it was wonderful!! Can wait to try it with coconut milk.
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