Three Dog-Friendly Ice Cream Treat Recipes

As the temperatures rise, we sometimes turn to ice cream to cool off.  Ice cream is a great cool treat to help dogs beat the heat as well.

Here are three simple and delicious pet-friendly ice cream recipes you can whip up at home.

 

1. Peanut Butter Banana Delight

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cup peanut butter (make sure it’s xylitol-free!)

Instructions:

1.     Peel the bananas and place them in a blender.

2.     Add the Greek yogurt and peanut butter.

3.     Blend until smooth and creamy.

4.     Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds.

5.     Freeze for at least 3 hours or until solid.

6.     Serve to your pup and watch them enjoy!

2. Berry Bliss

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, strawberries, or a mix)

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  

Instructions:

1.     Wash the berries if using fresh ones.

2.     Place the berries, Greek yogurt, and honey in a blender.

3.     Blend until well combined and smooth.

4.     Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds.

5.     Freeze for at least 3 hours or until solid.

6.     Let your dog savor this berry-licious treat!

3. Apple Cinnamon Freeze

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, cored and chopped

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1.     Core and chop the apple into small pieces.

2.     Place the apple pieces, Greek yogurt, and ground cinnamon in a blender.

3.     Blend until smooth.

4.     Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds.

5.     Freeze for at least 3 hours or until solid.

6.     Treat your dog to this apple cinnamon delight!

These recipes are a great way to cool down and add a bit of fun to your summer routine. If you try any of these, let me know what your pup thinks!

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Beverly Amsler is the owner of The Well-Trained Dog & Pet Care. She has been a professional dog trainer, dog walker, and pet sitter since 2014.  Beverly is a Certified Dog Trainer through the Victoria Stilwell Academy and a Certified Professional Pet Sitter through Pet Sitters International.  She is a member of the Texas Pet Sitters Association and the Association For Professional Dog Training.  Before starting her business, Beverly spent more than 30 years as a journalist for newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Indiana, and Utah. Learn more about Beverly.