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Disney’s The Lion King Inspired Dole Recipes + Huge Giveaway

I am an official ambassador for Dole. Dole provided me with compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed in this post are mine.

The Lion King fun at Disney World

Disney’s The Lion King is one of the most-anticipated movies of the year and we have enjoyed all the fun this summer. From all the themed photo opps we found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park to making Disney’s The Lion King-themed Dole recipes, we’ve been busy!

Dole, Disney and Finding Debra want you to join in the fun too, by making fun food with (or for) the kids, joining in Dole’s “Powering the Hero Within” initiative, and by entering a gigantic giveaway (worth approx. $200) full of Disney’s The Lion King items (scroll down to enter)!

Powering the Hero Within

This Dole initiative is one every parent and caregiver can get behind. Though summer maybe coming to an end, I want you to imagine a few of our favorite friends singing “Hakuna Matata”. When it comes to menu planning and getting our kids to eat healthier for you snacks, it can be a challenge.

Don’t worry, as Dole and Disney are here to help with a NO WORRY nutrition plan. This plan encourages all of us to adopt a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. That can be a challenge for some kids, it’s true (even adults). BUT take a look at what you can pick up at your grocery store.

 

Dole Pineapple The Lion King

Now through Labor Day, Dole’s “Powering the Hero Within” initiative will have stores stocked with fruit your kids will want to fill the grocery cart with.

You’ll find our favorite Disney’s The Lion King pals like Simba, Nala, Rifiki, Zazu, Timon, and of course Pumbaa on select DOLE® fruit.

Dole Fruit with The Lion KIng stickers

We are talking about millions of DOLE® Bananas and DOLE® Pineapples in supermarkets across the United States and Canada.

We headed to our local neighborhood store and quickly found the bananas we were looking for, but I’ll admit it was so hard to pick just one bunch. We will be going back and restocking. Why? Look at all the options.

DOLE® Bananas The Lion King

Disney’s The Lion King Inspired Recipes

While snacking on DOLE® Bananas and DOLE® Pineapples are a great way to add fruits into your routine, Dole has created original, easy, and worry-free
recipes inspired by Disney’s The Lion King characters and themes.

It’s time to pick out a few recipes and get in the kitchen. Here are a few of my favorites to get you started (or for inspiration to create your own themed recipes):

Dole Lion Cub Lunch

I’m gathering all the ingredients for this lunch right here –> Lion Cub Lunch.

Made with DOLE® Pineapple and zucchini noodles, this is a lunch my kiddo will go nuts over!

Dole Pride Lands Pancakes with Fruity Sauce

For breakfast, I think we’ll make the Pride Lands Pancakes with Fruity Sauce.

Who can resist pancakes for breakfast?

Dole Circle of Life Salad

I just might even make this Circle of Life Salad – no that’s not calamari, but apple slices! Brilliant!

Check out all the original recipes here.

Dole and The Lion King giveaway

Dole Giveaway Inspired by Disney’s The Lion King

Now for some extra excitement. I was provided the following items to give away to one lucky winner! Approx value $200. Affiliate links below.

The prize package includes:

This is one giveaway you’ll want to enter to win. The FurReal Mighty Roar Simba features over 100 sound and motion combinations.

This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Disney or Dole. The giveaway is solely owned, administered, solicited, and operated by me.

Enter to Win:

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Dole The Lion King Themed Recipes

Comments

  20. These recipes look amazing and probably taste even better
    My daughter loves Lion King and Simba this would make anyone happy to win this awesome giveaway

  26. I’ve always been a fan of Pumba because he is funny as well as a voice of reason for Timon.

  29. I don’t have a favorite but I would love to win this for my granddaughter. It’s HER favorite movie!

  31. Lion King has been my favorite movie since I was in 4th grade when it came out. My favorite character is Rafiki!

  34. I love Timon & Pumbaa because they are so funny. I’d love to win for my 2.5 year old daughter because I love that I can watch a movie with her that was around when I was little. Its nostalgic memories that I love to build 🙂

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  70. My favorite Lion King character was the hyenas, they were halarious! I would love to win this for our daughter she has just discovered Disney movies and is currently entranced!

  78. My favorite characters in The Lion King are Simba & Nahla. Thanks for the chance to win!

  81. Rafiki will always be my favorite. My Uncle watched it with us once while visiting and he got such a kick out of him. Every 10 minutes or so he would ask, “What’s that monkey’s name again?”. That has stuck with me for years.

  82. My favorite character is TIMON! I love his little wisecracking jokes and his voice is so funny sounding! i love to win this for my kiddos!!

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  86. I have always liked timon and pumba because they made me laugh. I want to win it for my kids

  88. I want to win because it would be a lovely gift for my daughter. Thanks for the giveaway!

  101. My favorite characters has to be timon and pumba like how can you not tho lol. I’ve loved them since I was little. Havent watched the new lion king movie, but this is a great opportunity for me to win and finally see it
    Btw congrats on becoming a Dole ambassador

  108. I really have to agree with many here, Simba. He is so strong and finds that courage he needed to prove himself as the true king and get back in his fathers spot that scar has taken.

  109. My daughter loves Simba and the Lion King. She would be so excited to win this prize !🤩

  110. I just love Timon and Pumbaa. They are hilarious! We are looking forward to seeing The Lion King live. Thanks for the awesome giveaway opportunity!

  120. We love Lion king and all its characters. My daughter’s favorite character is Simba.

  135. I like Timon and pumba, they were funny in the original movie. Can’t wait to see the new one.

  139. Rafiki is my favorite character from the lion king. I loved watching all of these movies with my kids.

  140. My favorite Lion King character was Nala. I am looking forward to seeing the new version.

  144. I love Rafiki. I really love them all as is it one of the best but he just stands out to me.

  150. My favorite character is Nala. I’d love to win for my daughter, she loves this movie so much.

  151. I don’t have a favorite character in Lion King. I love all the characters that made this movie come alive.

  154. I want to win this for my granddaughters. They love the Lion King and watch it OFTEN.

  158. I’ve never seen the Lion King so I don’t have a favorite character. But my younger daughter is very excited about anything Lion King related.