Dogs love these healthy and refreshing homemade frozen dog treats on a hot day. And dog mamas love them because they are easy to make with only three ingredients!
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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 on hot summer days.
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.
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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!
📖Why Make Frozen Dog Treats
- These homemade treats are filled with dog-safe ingredients.
- It is a simple recipe. 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!
- Homemade frozen yogurt dog treats are also more affordable than fancy store-bought dog ice cream. Plus you can select a mold that is appropriate for the size of your dog.
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?
🧾Frozen Dog Treat Ingredients
- Yogurt- Use unsweetened plain Greek yogurt. If you are concerned about your dog's weight a lower fat version is fine. But use plain yogurt as flavored yogurt has artificial sweeteners that can be bad for your pup.
- 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 ripe banana is all you need. This will add natural sweetness and texture to the dog treat.
Top Tip
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.
Frozen Dog Treat Molds
I use a mold that is oven and freezer safe. I prefer to use silicone molds because the treats are very easy to remove with minimal mess. Your basic ice cube trays will work as well.
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 to come back up. Sorry, that is gross but it's true.
- For large dogs, you can use a silicone baking cup, small paper cups, or muffin tin. When using a muffin tin you may need to set it in a tray of warm water to loosen them
⏲️How to Make Frozen Dog Treats
This dog treat recipe is as simple as blending and pouring. But there are a few tips that I want to share.
First, puree the blueberries. I see cute pictures of treats with whole blueberries. But when whole fruits are in your dog's treats they can be surprised when the frozen yogurt melts and a berry pops out. A small dog may choke and we don't want that!
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Common Recipe Questions
Cherries, grapes, and avocados should be avoided in this dog treat recipe. Instead try berries, apples, or peaches. Always remove pits and seeds.
What kind of yogurt can dogs eat?
Homemade or store-bought plain yogurt without any added sweeteners are fine for your dog to eat.
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Blueberry Frozen Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ¾ cup blueberries
- ¾ cup greek yogurt
- ½ banana ripe
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until fully incorporated, about 90 seconds.¾ cup blueberries, ¾ cup greek yogurt, ½ banana
- Pour into your silicone mold or ice cube tray Freeze until solid, 1-2 hours.
- Remove from molds and give as treats. Happy dog!
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Notes
- Frozen treats are messy, we suggest eating outside.
Storing Homemade Frozen Dog Treats
I prefer to remove the pupsicles from the molds to save freezer space. They last up to 3 months in a freezer bag.Equipment
- Dog treat mold or ice cube tray see post for more suggestions.
Karen says
What if i dont have Greek yogurt?
Jen Wooster says
You need plain unsweetened yogurt for this recipe
Sierra says
My dogs love them. They also love it unfrozen. I let them lick the bowl and it was a super treat? hahaha! Just like kids. The ratio of ingredients was perfect.
Jen Wooster says
Thanks for leaving a review!
Angela says
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!
Jen Wooster says
Thanks for the review! And stay cool!
Harvey says
Lol the news feed image for this article looked like a bowl of wieners
Jen says
Oh no, that is too funny.
Leslie says
I love your dogbone molds for this recipe! How cute! This is such a great idea!
Jen says
Thanks so much! We definitely treat our pups like people!
Jamie Ritchie says
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.
Jen says
Awww that is too sweet!
Mirlene says
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!!!
Jen says
Absolutely! Our furbabies deserve the best.
Amber says
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!
Amber says
Sorry, EDGE not EGGS! 😄
Jen Wooster says
You can use a little honey. Or try substituting applesauce or mango puree.
Candice says
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!
Jen says
Awww that warms my heart.