Dole Whip Popsicles (Paleo & Vegan!)

Let’s make homemade Dole Whip Popsicles! Your favorite Disneyland Dole Whip turned into healthy homemade pineapple popsicles!

Since I’m not going to Disneyland or Disney World anytime soon, can we talk about our favorite Disneyland treats for a minute? In my pre-gluten free life, I was all about a warm churro and the amazing corn dogs (yeah, I know, corn dogs. But have you TRIED THEM?). I loved the soft Mickey pretzels and the chocolate-dipped bananas, and well, anything I could get my hands on.

• Related: Homemade Chocolate Dipped Bananas (Just like Disneyland!)

It wasn’t till I was an adult, however, that I tried my first Dole Whip. (Whaaaat!? I know!) Turns out, they’re totally worthy of their amazing reputation. Creamy pineapple soft-serve ice cream that tastes amazing AND is dairy-free! You can bet we’ll never again visit without having a Dole Whip.

Or 12.

But, in between Disneyland trips, I’ve got exactly the recipe to get my fix: homemade Dole Whip popsicles!

Let’s make this delicious tropical treat!

DOLE WHIP POPSICLES = DOLE WHIP IN POPSICLE FORM! 

Dole Whip Popsicles have all the creamy dreamy deliciousness of the original Dole Whip, just in popsicle form! Of course, you could totally eat these as “soft serve” after blending the ingredients together (see my directions below!), but I love that I can make a big batch of popsicles once that we can enjoy all week long. Plus, you know my love affair with a good popsicle in the summer…

Dole Whip popsicles have an intensely pineapple flavor since the whole recipe is based on pineapple. (You can use fresh pineapple or frozen pineapple!) Next, we get lots of creaminess from just a little coconut milk and a tiny bit of added sweetness from a little honey or maple syrup. Then, all you need is a quick blend and a freeze, you’re in business!

So, while it won’t be *quite* the same as sitting on a bench in the sun enjoying a Dole Whip in Adventureland or strolling through the magic kingdom, these Dole Whip popsicles will certainly give you those summery Disney vibes you miss. (Especially if you play Disney music while eating them. Just saying.)

FAQ + TIPS & TRICKS FOR THE BEST DOLE WHIP POPSICLES.

MY FAVORITE POPSICLE MOLD – Every time I post a popsicle recipe, I get asked about my mold. I own many different ones, but this is my favorite popsicle mold. It’s got 10 slots and has a lid that holds the sticks in place while you freeze them (so handy!).

HERE’S HOW TO MAKE POPSICLES WITHOUT A POPSICLE MOLD. If you don’t have a popsicle mold or aren’t ready to buy one, you can still totally make homemade popsicles. You’ll just need small paper cups + popsicle sticks + foil. Pour the popsicle smoothie mixture into the cups (leaving a bit of room at the top to allow for expansion), cover the cups with foil, and poke the popsicle sticks through. (The foil will help hold the sticks in place as they freeze.) Then, pop the cups into the freezer (putting them on a plate or tray to stay upright helps!) and freeze 3-4 hours or till solid. Then, just peel the cups away and dive in!

CAN I JUST MAKE A DOLE WHIP INSTEAD? Yep! If you’re making “nice cream” or soft-serve, I recommend using a food processor and frozen pineapple over fresh. You can get by using less coconut milk in a food processor with frozen pineapple than you can in a blender, so you’ll get that nice soft-serve texture, rather than it turning into a smoothie.

A TIP ABOUT COCONUT MILK. I highly recommend using canned full-fat coconut milk in this pineapple whip popsicles recipe. It’ll give you the best creamy texture and you’re really not using a lot for the whole recipe. If you *must* use a lower fat version, I recommend lite canned coconut milk over the refrigerated/carton stuff. The ready-to-drink/carton coconut milk will be very thin and will give you more ice-y pops rather than a creamy popsicle. PS – Looking for coconut milk without any gums? Natural Value has only coconut + water! 

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