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    Home » Recipes » Homemade Dog Treats

    Published: Sep 6, 2018 · Modified: Jun 23, 2020 by Jen Wooster

    Watermelon Carrot Pupsicles

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    Do you have a hot dog?  Not a hotdog!  A hot dog! Summer is blazing into fall and our pups are struggling to keep cool. We do a lot of ice cube treats but wanted to give them something special and filled with nutrients.  I created a new puppy popsicle recipe for them- watermelon carrot pupsicles!

    watermelon DIY dog popsicles

    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!

    This post may include affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    Our pups, Fritz & current foster dog Rocky, love our DIY frozen dog treats. Other dogs must agree because our Pumpkin Pupcakes is one of the most popular posts on the entire site. And this watermelon and carrot puppy popsicle recipe has been shared on Pinterest over 10,000 times!

    Don’t worry we make healthy recipes for humans too!

    Ok back to the watermelon carrot pupsicles and all things dogs.

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    • Can Dogs Eat Popsicles?
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    Can Dogs Eat Popsicles?

    Dogs can eat popsicles that are whole food based. Meaning they should be free of sugar or other sweeteners and made with whole foods such as real fruit or vegetable juice, peanut butter, bone broth, or greek yogurt. Homemade DIY frozen treats are always a safe bet.

    Avoid artificially sweetened popsicles, as they could contain the dangerous additive xylitol, a sugar alcohol that's toxic to dogs. To be safe never give your dog a bite of any popsicle labeled “sugar-free".

    Recipe Ingredients

    Aritificial sugar additives is why we making pupsicles at home using just two ingredients; carrots and watermelon. It just doesn't get any easier when it comes to dog popsicle recipes. 

    Carrots are great for dogs because they are high in vitamin A and fiber. Watermelon is 50% water so it provides extra hydration on a hot day and it is packed with vitamins A, B6 and C. Both carrots and watermelon are low in calories which makes this pupsicle recipe lower in total calories than pupsicles made with yogurt or peanut butter.

    How to Make Dog Popsicles

    This dog popsicle recipe is as easy as it gets. Add two peeled and roughly chopped carrots to a blender, pulse to chop them up. Then add the watermelon. Puree until smooth and pour into your molds.

    No need to add water to this recipe. The melon has an extremely high water content making it great for dog hydration.

    watermelon DIY dog treats

    You can use dog treat molds or ice cubes trays. We talk about how to properly size the pupsicles for your dog's size in our Blueberry-Yogurt Frozen Dog Treat post, so check that out.

    dog treat pupsicle mold

    We love pupsicles that are kid-friendly popsicles too. One recipe, two birds? Just add the mix to a regular popsicle mold. And I may have been known to use this mix as ice cubes for me infused water. Love it! 

    Freeze for two hours or until frozen solid. These pupsicles are best served outside. Unless of course sticky floors are your jam.

    fruit popsicles for dogs

    Bone Appetit!  No I didin't misspell that, I just think I am funny. Woof woof.

    PLEASE! Send us photos of your dogs enjoying these puppy popsicles! Contact us via Instagram or Facebook. Your pups make our day!

    And check out our latest frozen Blueberry treats- just three ingredients. Finally, be sure to save our easy dog birthday cake to help celebrate your pup's special day.

    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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    watermelon pupsicle recipe in a bowl

    Watermelon Carrot Pupsicle

    Easy DIY dog treat with just two ingredients. Cool your pup off this summer.
    Servings: 16 treats
    Prep: 10 mins
    Cook: 0 mins
    Freeze Time 2 hrs
    Total: 10 mins
    5 from 15 votes
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    Equipment

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

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 medium sized carrots
    • 3 cups watermelon
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    Instructions
     

    • Clean and roughly chop carrots. Cut watermelon into chunks and remove seeds.
      watermelon and carrots for dog pupsicle recipe
    • Pulse carrots in a blender until finely chopped.
      making dog posicles in a blender
    • Add watermelon and puree until smooth.
      watermelon and carrot pupsicle recipe in blender
    • Pour into molds. Freeze for 2 hours or until frozen solid.
      dog bone popsicle mold in freezer
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    Notes

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 12kcal | Carbs: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g
    Author: Jen Wooster
    Course:: Dog Treat
    Cuisine: Dog Treat
    Keyword DIY, Dog Treat, frozen, homemade, popsicle, pupsicle, watermelon
    Tried this recipe?Tag us @peelwithzeal so we can see your creation!

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    1. Michelle Jurado says

      May 07, 2022 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      Wow brilliant idea to make for my dog. My dog loves carrots and watermelon.
      You should try peanut butter, banana, oatmeal dog treats. Your dogs will love you💖 forever and ever. And try it also with chicken broth😃

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      • Jen Wooster says

        May 10, 2022 at 7:15 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for the feedback!

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    2. Judy says

      July 20, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds like I would like this recipe for me too. LOL

      Reply
      • Jen says

        July 20, 2021 at 7:14 pm

        5 stars
        I use them as ice cubes for flavored water. Why not?!?!

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    3. Lauren says

      June 08, 2020 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      My dog loved these treats. Great healthy summer treat.

      Reply
    4. karsyn wright says

      January 29, 2020 at 11:36 am

      I really want to try these out

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    5. Miranda says

      September 08, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      Trying these out on baby girl rebel for sure.

      Reply
    6. Kimmy Ripley says

      September 08, 2018 at 11:54 am

      I love this idea for dogs. This is wonderful!

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