Frozen Strawberry Dole Whip (Printable)
Creamy, refreshing frozen blend of strawberries and pineapple with a hint of coconut sweetness.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit & Juice
01 - 3 cups frozen strawberries
02 - 1/2 cup pineapple juice, chilled
03 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen
→ Creamy Base
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton
→ Sweetener
05 - 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup to taste
→ Optional
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# How-To Steps:
01 - Add frozen strawberries, frozen banana, pineapple juice, coconut milk, maple syrup, and lemon juice if using to a high-powered blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on high speed, pausing to scrape down sides as necessary, until mixture achieves completely smooth and creamy consistency.
03 - Taste mixture and add additional syrup if preferred sweetness level not achieved.
04 - Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or transfer to freezer-safe container and freeze 30-60 minutes for firmer consistency. Scoop into bowls or cones to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand
- The texture is ridiculously creamy despite having zero dairy or added cream
- You can customize the sweetness level to match exactly what your family loves
02 -
- Your blender needs to be reasonably powerful, or you'll end up with chunky fruit instead of creamy perfection
- If the mixture seems stuck and won't blend, add just a splash more pineapple juice to help things along
03 -
- Freeze your banana slices on a parchment-lined tray first so they don't stick together in one giant clump
- Let your frozen fruit sit on the counter for about five minutes before blending to help your blender work less hard