RECIPE: Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate DOLE WHIP?! Here's How to Make It at Home!

Did you know that Disney is celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month this September?

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We know that new characters, food, and more are coming to the Disney parks to celebrate from September 15th through October 15th. However, if you’re not able to make it to the parks, don’t worry — here’s a recipe you can make at home!

This recipe was created by Dole in honor of Mexico’s Independence Day, which is September 16th. This is a new recipe that’s entirely vegan! It’s made of DOLE Bananas and Avocados with dark chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper to create a “unique cultural fusion that’s perfect for autumn.” Here’s how to make Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate Dole Whip at home!

This recipe makes 4 servings at 279 calories each.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon turbinado cane sugar
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
4 ripe DOLE Bananas, peeled, cut crosswise into thirds and frozen
2 DOLE Avocados, peeled, pitted, quartered and frozen
2 cups unsweetened cashew milk, chilled
¼ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons shaved vegan dark chocolate

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Instructions

Stir cane sugar and ¼ teaspoon cayenne on a small plate. Dampen rims of 4 (8-ounce) glasses with water; dip rims of glasses into sugar mixture to coat.
Purée bananas, avocados, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and remaining ¼ teaspoon cayenne in a blender on high until smooth. Makes about 5 cups.
Divide banana mixture into prepared glasses; sprinkle with chocolate shavings.