Frozen Strawberry Dole Whip (Printable Version)
Creamy frozen strawberry treat with pineapple and coconut, ready in minutes
# 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
→ Optional
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Add frozen strawberries, frozen banana, pineapple juice, coconut milk, maple syrup, and lemon juice to a high-powered blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on high speed, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with spatula, until mixture reaches completely smooth and creamy consistency.
03 - Taste mixture and add additional maple syrup or agave if more sweetness is desired.
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.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- It comes together in ten minutes flat using just a blender
- The frozen banana creates an incredibly creamy texture without any dairy
- You can customize the sweetness to match your perfectly ripe strawberries
02 -
- A high powered blender really does matter here regular blenders may struggle with the frozen fruit
- Letting the mixture melt even slightly makes it lose that magical fluffy texture so work quickly
03 -
- Freeze your banana slices on a parchment lined tray first so they do not stick together in one giant clump
- Chill your blender container in the freezer for ten minutes beforehand for even better results