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    Home » Recipes » Homemade Dog Treats

    Published: Apr 22, 2020 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Jen Wooster

    Blueberry Frozen Dog Treats

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    Dogs love these healthy and refreshing blueberry-yogurt frozen dog treats on a hot day. And dog mamas love them because they are easy to make with only three ingredients!

    Just like our super popular Watermelon Pupsicles, these frozen treats are kid-friendly too. You can pour the blueberry-yogurt mixture into a regular popsicle mold. Who doesn't love an all-natural treat that does double duty?

    dog eating DIY frozen treat

    Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time. And don't forget to tag @peelwithzeal on Instagram so we can admire your creation!

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    Our dog Fritz loves to sit in the sun during the summer. In addition to water, we use homemade frozen treats to help keep him cool.

    We also have a regular rotation of foster dogs coming through. One of the things we do to get them to feel comfortable in their new environment is to give them lots of treats. Positive reinforcement is really important for all dogs.

    With our dogs, we have found that both the quality of the dog treat and a bit of variety keeps their attention longer. This is probably why I have so many dog treat recipes on this site! (side note: check out our gotcha day cake and our new crunchy dried peanut butter treats).

    But, I try to keep all my homemade dog treat recipes easy and with as few ingredients as possible. Using a small number of healthy natural ingredients is better for your dog's tummy too.

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    Frozen Dog Treat Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Yogurt- Use unsweetened plain Greek yogurt. If you are concerned about your dog's weight a lower fat version is fine. Like people, a small percentage of dogs are lactose intolerant. You can substitute chicken stock if needed. Do not substitute non-dairy yogurt. Too many nuts can be bad for dogs. You can read more about that here.
    • Blueberries- Fresh, freeze-dried, or frozen blueberries all work in this recipe. Dried blueberries typically have added sugar and should be avoided. Fresh strawberries and cranberries work in this recipe too.
    • Banana- Half a mashed banana is all you need. This will add natural sweetness and texture to the dog treat.

    Frozen Dog Treat Molds

    I use a mold that is oven and freezer safe, similar to this one. Any popsicle mold or ice cube tray will work.

    I suggest taking into account your dog's size when selecting a mold. You don't want the portion size to be too large or small for the dog's size. Small molds for big dogs mean the dog is more likely to swallow the treat whole, which means it is likely coming back up. Sorry, that is gross but it's true.

    For large dogs, you can use a silicone baking cup, small paper cup, or muffin tin. When using a muffin tin you may need to set it in a tray of warm water to loosen them

    frozen dog treats in silicone mold

    Storing Frozen Dog Treats

    I prefer to remove the pupsicles from the molds to save freezer space. They last 1-2 months in a freezer bag. Or up to three months if left in the molds and tightly covered.

    Healthy homemade dog treats could not be easier to make! Please share with us all the photos of your pups eating your delicious creations. Peace & Love to all the dog people!

    But we aren't just about homemade and DIY dog treats in this house. We have a few summer treats for the humans too! Personally, I have been drinking this Mezcal Paloma all summer long. While Mr. Peel has been sipping his favorite Mule cocktail. And we both have been hitting the blueberry iced tea all summer long!

    If you enjoyed this recipe, please leave us a rating or a comment. It helps other wonderful people connect with our food.

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    Homemade frozen dog treats for summer in bowl

    Blueberry Frozen Dog Treats

    Simple 3-ingredient frozen yogurt dog treats your pup will love.
    Servings: 8 treats
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 0 mins
    Freezing Time 1 hr
    Total: 1 hr 5 mins
    5 from 24 votes
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    Equipment

    • Dog treat mold or ice cube tray, see post for suggestions.

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup blueberries
    • ¾ cup greek yogurt low fat preferably
    • ½ banana, ripe
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    Instructions
     

    • Gather all ingredients and equipment.
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    • Add all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until fully incorporated, about 90 seconds.
      removing treats from the mold
    • Pour into molds. Freeze until solid, about 5 hours.
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    • Remove from molds and give as treats. Happy dog!
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    Notes

    • Frozen treats will store for o 3 months in the freezer, see post for details.
    • Frozen treats are messy, we suggest eating outside. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 26kcal | Carbs: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g
    Author: Jen Wooster
    Course:: Dog Treat
    Cuisine: Dog Treat
    Keyword banana, blueberry, dogs, frozen dog treat, popsicle, pupsicle, treats, yogurt
    Tried this recipe?Tag us @peelwithzeal so we can see your creation!

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    1. Angela says

      September 09, 2022 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      Our California '22 summer heatwave brought me this excellent recipe. I freeze blueberries for my grandbabies which made these easy peasy, too. And Grace loves her cool treats! I've shared the recipe with my FB family. Thanks!

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      • Jen Wooster says

        September 09, 2022 at 4:28 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for the review! And stay cool!

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    2. Harvey says

      April 24, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      Lol the news feed image for this article looked like a bowl of wieners

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      • Jen says

        April 26, 2021 at 10:27 pm

        Oh no, that is too funny.

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    3. Leslie says

      April 23, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      I love your dogbone molds for this recipe! How cute! This is such a great idea!

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      • Jen says

        April 24, 2020 at 6:47 am

        Thanks so much! We definitely treat our pups like people!

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      • Jamie Ritchie says

        September 20, 2021 at 9:50 am

        5 stars
        My pup loves these treats! Everytime I go to my freezer she appears out of nowhere for me to give her one. They are easy to make. I bought the bones and paw print molds.

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        • Jen says

          September 20, 2021 at 12:38 pm

          5 stars
          Awww that is too sweet!

          Reply
    4. Mirlene says

      April 22, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      What an awesome treat for my furry baby girl! She's always eating everything I have. It's great to know I can make some for her as well. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

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      • Jen says

        April 23, 2020 at 9:23 am

        Absolutely! Our furbabies deserve the best.

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      • Amber says

        March 25, 2022 at 10:31 am

        My dog is very finicky about banana flavors in things. Sometimes he loves them, sometimes he won't go near them. Is it OK to use a little bit of honey to take the eggs off the tartness of these treats? I'm excited to try the recipe!

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        • Amber says

          March 25, 2022 at 10:32 am

          Sorry, EDGE not EGGS! 😄

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          • Jen Wooster says

            March 25, 2022 at 11:16 am

            5 stars
            You can use a little honey. Or try substituting applesauce or mango puree.

            Reply
    5. Candice says

      April 22, 2020 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      I love everything about these! Was looking for a fun treat for my friends dogs... she is a HUGE dog lover. These treats brightened up both of their days. Thank you for the fun, easy recipe!

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      • Jen says

        April 23, 2020 at 9:23 am

        Awww that warms my heart.

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