This 4-ingredient Ninja Creami dole whip comes out sweet, refreshing, and preps in minutes for a healthy, low-effort, go-to summer treat!
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- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- The Ingredients
- Recipe Variations and Add-ins
- How to Make Dole Whip (Ninja Creami)
- FAQs
- Pro Recipe Tips
- Topping Ideas
- Storage Instructions
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Inspired by the Disneyland treat, this Ninja Creami Dole whip preps in minutes with only 4 ingredients, using a Ninja Creami for a creamy, soft-serve consistency with zero eggs or dairy.
Made only with pineapple, coconut cream, and a little sweetener, this dairy-free 'sherbet' is sweet, creamy, and incredibly refreshing. Simply blend, freeze, spin, and enjoy. It's perfect for satisfying ice cream and sorbet cravings with a fraction of the added sugar and no artificial ingredients. Plus, it's easy to customize, similar to this vegan chocolate ice cream, vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream, and vegan strawberry ice cream all made with the Ninja Creami.
Love fruity summer desserts? Try my vegan peach ice cream (or peach sorbet!), vegan mango ice cream, lemon olive oil cake, or orange upside-down cake.
The Ingredients
Please refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
- Pineapple: Frozen pineapple chunks make this Ninja Creami Dole Whip especially easy, though fresh pineapple works too.
To select a ripe pineapple: choose one with slight give when squeezed, easily pulled leaves, and a sweet, fruity smell near the stem.
- Sweetener: 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup, agave, or sugar (powdered is best) will sweeten and prevent the pineapple soft serve from becoming overly icy. However, sugar alternatives like stevia/erythritol work too.
Recipe Variations and Add-ins
- Extra creamy: Add 1-2 tablespoon cashew butter or more coconut cream for extra creamy vegan Dole whip (flavor and texture).
- Fruit juice: For a fruitier, more sorbet-like Dole whip, use mango, orange, or pineapple juice instead of coconut cream.
- Other fruits: Swap up to 50% pineapple for mango, peach, or strawberries.
- Spices: Like ginger or cardamom.
- Protein powder: Add 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein for nutrients and filling power.
How to Make Dole Whip (Ninja Creami)
Step 1: Add all the ingredients (pineapple, coconut cream, sweetener, and vanilla if using) to a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Step 2: Pour the pineapple Dole Whip mixture into the Ninja Creami pint jar (don't exceed the Max Fill line), level it, add the lid, and freeze on a flat surface for 12-24 hours, until solid.
Step 3: Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, remove the lid, insert it into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami, and lock it in place. Process using the 'LITE ICE CREAM' or 'SORBET' setting.
Step 4: Serve immediately for creamy pineapple soft serve, or re-freeze for 30-60 minutes for a firmer consistency. Enjoy!
If crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon vegan milk/cream & use 'RE-SPIN' setting. Repeat if needed.
To add mix-ins: Create a well in the center, add the mix-ins (nuts, coconut flakes, vegan white choc chips, etc.), and press 'MIX-INS.'
FAQs
If you're using finely chopped pineapple, you may be able to skip blending, but the texture can be less consistent.
Yes, though it might not taste as good as fresh pineapple. Avoid crushed pineapple, though, which is too 'wet' and produces icier results.
Trim, peel, and cut the pineapple into wedges or chunks, remove the core, spread on a parchment-lined tray, and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag for up to 6 months.
Yes! Though the texture isn't as airy. Let the pineapple thaw for 15-20 minutes, then process all ingredients in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed. Add just enough vegan milk, plant-based cream, or pineapple juice to achieve a soft-serve consistency and serve immediately.
Pro Recipe Tips
- Don't overfill: Stay below the Max Fill line to ensure proper processing without machine damage.
- Freeze flat: So it stays beneath the fill line to blend evenly.
- Freeze fully: The base must be fully solid before spinning. While 8 hours may work, 12+ hours is more reliable.
- Re-spin if needed: Let it sit at room temp for 10-15 minutes before spinning. If crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon vegan milk/cream and 'RE-SPIN'. Repeat if needed.
- For soft-serve piping: Transfer the spun Dole pineapple soft serve to a piping bag (or Ziplock with corner snipped) with a 1-inch star nozzle and pipe into your cup/bowl/cone.
Topping Ideas
- Fresh pineapple chunks
- Passionfruit pulp
- Maraschino cherries
- Toasted coconut flakes/shreds
- Toasted chopped nuts (macadamia, pistachio, almond, etc.)
- Crushed graham crackers or lemon cookies
- Fruity syrups/sauces
- Vegan white chocolate chips (or vegan chocolate magic shell)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Granola
For a Dole Whip float: Fill a glass ⅔ with pineapple juice or sparkling pineapple soda, top with Ninja Creami Dole Whip, and a maraschino cherry.
Storage Instructions
Level the surface, add the lid, and freeze leftovers for 2-3 weeks.
To enjoy it, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes, then re-process using 'SORBET' or 'LITE ICE CREAM' setting.
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Ninja Creami Dole Whip
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen pineapple chunks
- ¾ cup canned coconut cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, maple syrup, or agave (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add the frozen pineapple, coconut milk, sugar, maple syrup or agave, and vanilla if using to a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and level the top. Freeze for 12 to 24 hours, until completely solid.
- Remove the pint from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Insert the container into the Ninja Creami and use the "Lite Ice Cream" or "Sorbet" setting.
- If the texture is crumbly, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of plant-based milk and use the Re-Spin function until smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or freeze for 30 to 60 minutes for a firmer consistency.
Notes
- For a more classic theme park flavor, use only pineapple and coconut milk with a small amount of sweetener.
- If you want it extra creamy, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cashew butter or coconut cream before blending.
- Do not add too much liquid or the flavor will become diluted and icy instead of rich and creamy.
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