December 28, 2012 // 30 comments »

12 days of giveaways: Day 9 – Yonanas and Dole! (Closed)

A couple of months ago, I was invited to attend the Dole Bananas Blogger Summit at Disneyland, California. We got to try a bunch of wonderful banana recipes and see a little bit of Disneyland and California Adventure thanks to Dole. And I love the facts we learned about bananas.

Did you know you can tenderize a roast with banana peels? Wrap them in the peels while you’re marinating it.

Did you know that it’s easier to peel a banana from the bottom?

I hadn’t been to Disneyland since I was a kid…I’m not sure what age but after moving from Southern California to Florida, I have more memories of Disney World. It was nice to go back to the original Disney Park.

We saw the Enchanted Tiki Room and had Dole Whips – I can’t believe this is the first time I had one…they have them at Disney World too…sooooo good!

I had to ride the Star Tours ride too. Hehe

And we had front row seats for an amazing light show called World of Color. Seriously, amazing…watch the video.

And I had one of my new favorite breakfasts…a popular Dole breakfast recipe called Dole Sunrise Pizzas. A must make for anyone that likes waffles and bananas!

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Dole Sunrise Pizza

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 DOLE® Bananas, peeled
4 frozen whole wheat waffles
1/4 cup low fat whipped cream cheese
1 can (11 oz) DOLE Mandarin Oranges, drained
2 tsp honey
Dash ground cinnamon
Fresh raspberries or blueberries (optional)

Directions:

Diagonally slice the bananas.

Heat or cook waffles according to instructions on the package.

Spread cream cheese onto the waffles. Place banana slices on top of waffles and cream cheese. Add oranges in center of each waffle. Drizzle honey and top with cinnamon. Add berries if desired.

From Dole


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We also got to experiment with the Yonanas machine! A frozen treat maker that makes soft serve out of frozen fruits. I’m all about this machine…

Photo Courtesy of Yonanas

And I love making desserts — I have tons of frozen strawberries and have been making really good strawberry banana soft serve with my Yonanas machine!

Here’s how it works…

And now the giveaway…a Yonanas and a 6 month supply of Dole Bananas for a lucky reader – thanks to Dole for this generous giveaway!

this giveaway includes:

Retail Value: $100

Please use the form below (comments will not count toward entry into the giveaway). Good luck!
This giveaway has ended.

Congrats to the winner, Selinda M!!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Dole. A huge thanks to Dole for sponsoring my trip too! As always all opinions are my own and I only share my favorite brands.

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30 Responses to “12 days of giveaways: Day 9 – Yonanas and Dole! (Closed)”

  1. Ellen Gervits — December 28, 2012 @ 9:57 am

    Very nice giveaway!

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  2. christina moore — December 28, 2012 @ 10:04 am

    I would love to win this

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  3. katie — December 28, 2012 @ 11:34 am

    ummm first off. I can’t believe this was your first time ever having a DOLE WHIP!?!?! Any time I go to Magic Kingdom it is the first place I go to! Great giveaway and fun facts! I had no idea about the peeling the banana part!

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    • Julie Deily replied: December 28th, 2012 @ 3:42 pm

      I know I know, I can’t believe it either. So glad I finally had one!!

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  4. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies — December 28, 2012 @ 12:32 pm

    I love banana soft serve! And I love bananas in general. :D It looks like an awesome trip!

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  5. Suzanne Rogers — December 28, 2012 @ 3:20 pm

    my family would put this to great use.

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  6. Gidget Shenefield — December 28, 2012 @ 3:40 pm

    This looks like fun and healthy

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  7. Chemese — December 28, 2012 @ 3:45 pm

    Winning this would be awesome.

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  8. Angela Harrison — December 28, 2012 @ 4:05 pm

    I would love one to eat better.

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  9. Kathryn Caldwell — December 28, 2012 @ 4:05 pm

    nice

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  10. Maree — December 28, 2012 @ 8:43 pm

    I’d Surely Put This To Great Use, Have Family Member Who Has A G-Tube, And We Could Use This To Make Great Things That Are Healthier, Thank You For The Chance.

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  11. Shanna@ pineapple and coconut — December 29, 2012 @ 1:46 am

    Dolewhips are the BEST!!!

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  12. ellen beck — December 29, 2012 @ 2:39 am

    https://twitter.com/tannawings/status/284757834544058368
    12/29 tweet

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  13. Jo-Ann Brightman — December 30, 2012 @ 11:35 am

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/AnnJopb/status/285423737157865473

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  14. Andrea v — December 31, 2012 @ 6:54 am

    https://twitter.com/vickers2622/status/285715411008368641

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  15. Rochelle — January 6, 2013 @ 10:37 am

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/romapr09/status/287945816952422400

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  16. angela s. — January 8, 2013 @ 11:33 pm

    yum thanks for the chance to win

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  17. Mark R. — January 9, 2013 @ 10:19 pm

    I would use it all the time

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  18. RICHARD RIGGS — January 12, 2013 @ 9:15 am

    EXCELLENT

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  19. Angelina — January 12, 2013 @ 8:38 pm

    I just found you and I love your blog !!

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  20. Sheri Gisser — January 13, 2013 @ 5:49 pm

    YUM! Banana ice cream:)

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  21. Ilene Mcvea — January 14, 2013 @ 3:39 pm

    Thanks

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  22. RICHARD RIGGS — January 16, 2013 @ 8:38 am

    SOUNDS DELICIOUS

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  23. Christine — January 16, 2013 @ 1:02 pm

    Would love this so much! Thank you for the chance!

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  24. Ann Mountain — January 17, 2013 @ 8:56 pm

    Thanks for the tip about tenderizing a roast in banana peels. I’m going to try it this weekend.

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  25. RICHARD RIGGS — January 18, 2013 @ 9:01 am

    AWESOME

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  26. RICHARD RIGGS — January 18, 2013 @ 9:03 am

    WONDERFUL

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  27. Ann Mountain — January 18, 2013 @ 7:10 pm

    Banana’s are such a versatile fruit. One of my favorite deserts is jello made with sliced banana’s. Good luck to everyone in this contest.

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  28. Rinda Freeman — January 19, 2013 @ 2:11 am

    Looks so yummy

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  29. KATHRYN MAYHUE — January 19, 2013 @ 7:55 pm

    i have never heard of this machine before. it looks like it would be fun to have.

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