Bring on summer with homemade Pineapple Whip! This Disney pineapple whip copycat recipe is naturally sweet and refined sugar-free.
Several years ago we took a family trip to Disneyland. Notice I didn’t call this vacation. Oh no. This was a 3-day park whirlwind. The kids had a blast, of course.
For me, it was purely overstimulating. However, I’m a highly sensitive person. So several days of loud noises, big rides, and very vibrant colors were all too much. Nevertheless, I checked off one of my “mommy bucket list” boxes, mission accomplished!
Despite all of that, my biggest concern visiting Disney was whether we would have ample plant-based food options. While vegan food options do exist in Disney, they are not abundant and require extra walking to find.
There was one treat that we really looked forward to finding, however… the Dole Pineapple Whip!
With the heat and walking, it was just so refreshing and a treat for all.
When we returned home, I replicated the Disney Pineapple Whip for the girls.
However, I infuse a little Dreena into my whip! Instead of straight pineapple, I mix in ripe banana. It adds more creaminess and cuts that intense pineapple sweetness. ALSO…
Try substituting mango for the banana – or the pineapple. Mango whip is insanely delicious.
The real Disneyland Dole Whip is not just pineapple (which I thought it was). The whip is vegan, but includes a non-dairy creamer, sugar, and natural flavoring and coloring.
Yes, it’s only at Disney resorts. However, with my easy recipe you can make your own right at home!
No. But you can make it at home very easily with this recipe!
Apparently Dole Whip comes in 5 other flavors: orange, raspberry, strawberry, mango, and lemon. Pineapple is the most popular, but as I’ve mentioned when I experimented with mango it was wildly delicious! So try some other flavor swaps of your own.
Yes. You can freeze the soft-serve after making it. Once it fully freezes, it will be considerably harder, more icy than ice cream. To serve after freezing, just take out of the freezer for about 10-15 minutes and then scoop to serve
I hope you try – and love! – this Pineapple Whip. If you want some other homemade vegan ice cream treats, check out some of these recipes:
Pineapple Whip
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks see note
- 1 cup frozen sliced overripe banana or room temp overripe banana; must be overripe
- 1/3 cup of non-dairy milk of choice preferred choices: coconut cream from a can, vanilla soy or cashew milk; use a touch extra if needed to blend, see note
- 1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder optional, can omit
- small pinch salt optional
- 2-3 tsp pure maple syrup to sweeten if desired, can omit
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except maple syrup to a blender (high-powered is optimal). Pulse to get moving, and then begin to puree to blend. Add extra milk if needed. Once fully pureed and smooth, taste, and add the sweetener if desired. Serve, or transfer to the freezer for an hour or more to set a little more firmly and then serve.
Notes
- Pineapple Note: Another delicious option is to substitute frozen mango, either in part or full. Try 1 cup each at first, then if you love it, try next time with the full 2 cups! You may want to add more maple syrup with mango.
- Banana Note: Similarly, if you aren’t fond of bananas, try mango as a substitute to blend with the pineapple
- Milk Note: Depending on your blender and whether using a room temperature banana, you may need less/more milk. Blend and add milk as needed. Just be patient, let the blender get moving, and don’t overdo the milk initially.
Photography credit: Marika Collins
This post was originally published in 2016 and updated for June 2021.
Adrienne says
Dole whips are sold at other places, not just Disney. Many places by the beach in California have them in all 5 flavors. I personally prefer coconut milk in mine.
Dreena says
Hi Adrienne, thanks for sharing that, I didn’t know despite looking into it. Did you not enjoy the recipe, with the 3-star review?
Donna Russell says
We have several places with various flavors of vegan Dole whip available in Northern Michigan too. But I Do like to make homemade…less sugar and cost!
Dreena says
Thanks Donna! I hope you love it as much (or more) than the storebought. Thanks for the note and great rating.
Marilyn says
I live in northern Michigan. Where, please?!!
Kathleen Brown says
I have not tried this, but have a question. I have a Vitamix blender, but it can be tricky to get everything out of the bottom of the blender. Would a good processor or Yonanas machine work as well? Thank you for your fabulous cookbooks and recipes.
Dreena says
Hi Kathleen, great question. I haven’t used Yonanas (I want to!) but think it would work without the added milk. A food processor will also work!
Debbie says
Hi, Kathleen
Amazon (and Vitamix) sell a special scraper tool to get everything out of the blender; even under those pesky blades. Well worth the $15, since so much food is under those blades – and free delivery if you have Amazon Prime.
Amanda R says
We blend pineapple and water in my food processor my kids love it and it tastes just like dole whip to us.
Dreena Burton says
Hi Amanda, thanks for the note – kids DO love this!
Nancy says
Made the whip using Presidents Choice Tropical Fruit mix.
Did not need any sweetener and was absolutely delicious.
Will make this for the grandkids and share it with family members.
Dreena, thank you for another fabulous recipe.
Dreena says
So happy to read your note, Nancy. I will have a look for that PC mix myself. Thanks and enjoy with the family. 🙂
Jan Beddoe says
Nancy not only will make it for her grandkids. She also sent it to all if her friends. Going to try making it tomorrow! Thanks for a great recipe Dreena and Nancy!
Dreena says
Nancy is amazing!! I love this – and thanks for the cheer, Jan. 🙂
Nanette says
we are diehard Dole Whip fans and disney enthusiasts – can’t wait to make this. I’ve found that the vegan options at the parks are actually very abundant and in pretty much every restaurant – the key is to do a little research and there’s often secret items you can order.
Dreena says
Thanks Nanette, I’m glad you will enjoy this recipe! Also, very good to know about vegan options. It’s been a while since we visited and it was slim pickings then. Maybe time to return! Enjoy the whip. 🙂
Barbara Lee says
Can something else be substituted for the banana?
Dreena says
Hi Barbara, you can try frozen mango here!