It is HOT out there and what better way to cool off than a frozen treat for you and your favorite four-legged furry friend?
Here is what you need for most of these recipes:
1. Silicone Popsicle Mold, Ice Cube Tray or Small Paper Cups
2. Blender or Food Processor
3. Unsweetened Non-Flavored/Plain Yogurt
4. Popsicle Sticks or Carrot Sticks (optional)
Berryful Pupsicle Apple Honey Pupsicle
¼ Cup Pureed Blueberries 1/3 Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
¼ Cup Pureed Strawberries 2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter (Xylitol-
½ Cup Plain Yogurt Free. Xylitol is toxic to dogs)
2 Tablespoons of Honey
½ Cup Plain Yogurt
¼ Cup Pureed Blueberries (optional)
Pumpkin Pupsicle Sweet Potato Pupsicle
½ Cup Pumpkin Puree ¼ Cup Sweet Potato Puree
½ Cup Plain Yogurt ½ Cup Plain Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Xylitol-Free ¼ Cup Pureed Bananas
Peanut Butter 1 Tablespoon Xylitol-Free Peanut Butter
¼ Cup Pureed Bananas
Dairy-Free Frozen Fruit Pupsicle
¼ Cup Pureed Banana
½ Cup Pureed Seedless Watermelon
½ Cup Pureed Pineapple Chunks
*Optional Splash of Coconut Milk*
No matter what recipe (or recipes) you choose: Blend all ingredients together, pour into molds, add optional wooden or carrot sticks and freeze until solid (can be roughly four to five hours). Remove from molds, or peel off paper cups, and treat your dog and yourself!
Recipes adapted from The Dog Bakery, Dog Tipper, Rover and Food with Feeling.