If you are not familiar with Dole Whip, it is a swirled pineapple soft serve dessert that tastes like a cross between pineapple frozen yogurt and creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s amazingly delicious! It’s also pretty difficult to come by, unless you are visiting Disneyland or the Dole Plantation in Hawaii.
Even if you have never been to either place, not to worry as we can recreate the magic at home with our homemade Strawberry Protein version. This version is a twist on the classic for all of you strawberry lovers out there!
What is Dole Whip?
Back in the 80’s the Dole Food Company created this frozen treat that was soon sold exclusively by Disneyland. Dole was known for pineapples and the popular Dole pineapple juice, so the first flavor they created was, you guessed it, pineapple!
It is a soft serve dessert item made from real pineapple and it has a certain tropical flavor that is absolutely delicious, something coconutty and creamy.
Its popularity really took off and people have created their versions at home in many different flavors. This recipe is a simple and delicious dessert your whole family will love. It’s so easy to make the popular Disney treat at home and we are going to be making a strawberry version!
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.
How To Make Healthier Dole Whip at Home:
Say hello to the perfect anytime dessert or snack. This healthier dole whip recipe is SO SIMPLE, yet SO GOOD. And all you need is a blender!
Today we are making a healthier and lighter version of the classic. Made with frozen strawberries, coconut cream and infused with protein powder to make it macro (protein, carb, fat) balanced. It’s creamy, light and refreshing and tastes absolutely delicious. And makes the perfect sweet treat or snack.
Although this copycat version of Strawberry Protein Whip is – super rich, uber decadent – it’s secretly healthy and guilt-free! The big secret here is that you will be using real food ingredients, free of the LOADS of sugar in store bought stuff.
Why you will love this recipe:
It’s made with simple clean ingredients
It’s so fast to whip up
The texture is so creamy and has a tropical flavor
It is dairy and refined sugar free
Its interesting that this whipped frozen treat doesn’t have to just be pineapple. You can use many other frozen fruits to create this delicious mixture, have it taste great, and still get that creamy texture. Some different flavors you could do: pineapple, strawberry, mango, water melon, raspberry, orange, banana, so many more.
There are also options to mix it up! Swirl vanilla ice cream with your Whip as you are serving it up for a creamy vanilla flavor and beautiful look. For a zesty flair, add lemon or lime juice to whatever fruit concoction you are making to create a slight sour punch and tropical element. This recipe is just a starting point. You can also add your own add ins or toppings like nuts, dried fruit, coconut shreds, hemp or chia seeds or other add ins to the base recipe.
So when someone says Disney-Inspired Dole Whip Protein Shake? Say…umm, Yes, Please! All the yumminess and a fun reminder of the most magical place on earth without any of the guilt!
So here you are, folks, a Strawberry Protein Whip! So light and strawberry rich, it’s pretty flipping’ good! Just look at that frothy, creamy, strawberry pink cloud in a bowl goodness! You will never buy regular ice cream again!
Take a trip to the Magic Kingdom right in your own home and try this recipe!
Creamy Dole Strawberry Protein Whip
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, frozen
- 1 medium banana, sliced, frozen
- 3/4 cup coconut cream (from the can)
- 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder, plain, vanilla or strawberry
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- Extra strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Add frozen strawberries and banana slices to a blender or food processor. Add the coconut cream, protein powder, honey, lemon juice and zest and blend well until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a time or two.Taste test and if you prefer extra sweetness, add more honey and blend again.Serve immediately as soft-serve, or freeze for 15-20 minutes if you want a firmer consistency.To serve scoop the strawberry whip into serving glasses and garnish with more strawberries or fresh mint leaves.Note: If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more coconut milk to reach the desired consistency.
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