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Our refreshing Frozen Dog Treats, need only 3 ingredients – watermelon, peanut butter, and yogurt for a healthy, hydrating summer snack your pup will love.
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Frozen Dog Treats
Our pup approved Frozen Watermelon Peanut Butter Dog Treats are packed with healthy, nutrient-dense, easily doggie digestible ingredients, including Greek yogurt, watermelon and peanut butter – just puree, pour your mixtures into molds, and pop them in the freezer for perfectly safe pet food in the form of frozen peanut butter watermelon dog pupsicles.
When you make your own frozen dog popsicles at home, you know exactly what you’re placing in the pet bowl – there are no nitrates, harmful additives, or toxic chemicals – it’s pure wholesome human food that’s fit for canine consumption.
Homemade dog treats are naturally sweet and packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals; plus watermelon is hydrating and refreshing for your four-legged friend during the hot days of summer.
As the temperature rises, your dog deserves a delicious, cold treat – this dog treat recipe does double duty as a DIY inexpensive alternative to store-bought dog ice cream and it provides your pup with a pet-safe snack that you can even share!
Note: It is important to check with your vet before giving your dog any new foods or treats.
Why We Love This Frozen Dog Treats Recipe
- Quick and easy to make in 10 minutes.
- Uses only 3 ingredients.
- Made with nutritious, wholesome food that’s filled with a host of health benefits.
- You have control of the ingredients because you know your dog’s diet best.
- Peanut butter watermelon pupsicles are the ideal dog treats to beat the heat.
- Just like humans, dogs love watermelon!
- A perfect cool treat for your pet and a delicious doggie dessert for fall or any season.
Recipe Name Ingredients
- Plain Greek yogurt: You can use non-fat or a non-dairy alternative, like coconut yogurt if your dog is lactose intolerant.
- Watermelon
- Creamy peanut butter: It’s crucial not to give your dog peanut butter containing Xylitol, as this sugar substitute is highly toxic to dogs and can cause life-threatening health issues.
Substitutions and Additions
- Pick Your Peanut Butter: You can use any non-natural peanut butter or natural peanut butter BUT DO NOT substitute almond butter or any other nut butter, as most nuts are toxic to dogs. Do not use any peanut butter that contains Xylitol as it is toxic to dogs.
Recommended Tools
- Food processor
- Silicone molds
How to Make Frozen Dog Treats
- Blend: Blend the yogurt with chopped watermelon for about 10-20 seconds until smooth.
- Fill: Fill each mold halfway with the watermelon mixture.
Pro Tip: This will take about 2 small spoonfuls. - Blend: Blend together the remaining yogurt and peanut butter until smooth.
Pro Tip: Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the mixture needs to loosen. It should slowly fall off your spoon. - Pour: Pour the peanut butter mixture over the watermelon, filling it up to the top of each mold.
- Freeze: Place inside the freezer for 5 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Pop the frozen treats out of the mold and serve to your favorite four-legged friend.
Tip For Making Frozen Watermelon Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Depending on your type of yogurt and the temperature, you may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the peanut butter mixture to loosen it up before adding it to the molds. It should slowly fall off your spoon, but shouldn’t be too watery.
- The peanut butter in these treats will melt before the watermelon.
- Be sure to store these treats inside the freezer when not serving.
- Click here to see Silicone molds used for this recipe.
- These treats are 1”x3” and 2”x2”.
- These treats have a light pink color with a light brown color on the bottom.
Important For Dog Safety
- Each dog can react differently to any type of new treat that hits its belly. This is important to note when serving your pup something new for the first time. Serve your pup one treat within 24 hours to see how their belly responds before giving them multiple.
- Also, be sure to check with your veterinarian any time introducing new food into your dogs diet.
- It’s crucial not to give your dog peanut butter containing Xylitol, as this sugar substitute is highly toxic to dogs and can cause life-threatening health issues.
How to Store Frozen Watermelon Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- To Store: You can store these treats in freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to two months.