Description
Create a delicious and nutritious homemade frozen treat for your dog with this healthy dog ice cream recipe. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, banana, and peanut butter, it’s a perfect way to cool down your furry friend on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened and unflavored)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and mash the ripe banana in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mashed banana, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and honey (if using).
- Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Spoon the mixture into silicone molds or ice cube trays.
- Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
- Once frozen, remove the dog ice cream from the molds and serve to your pet.
Notes
- Ensure peanut butter is free from xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- Use plain, unsweetened, and unflavored Greek yogurt.
- Honey is optional and should be used in moderation.
- Variations include using mashed pumpkin, unsweetened applesauce, or pureed watermelon instead of banana.
- Almond butter or sunflower seed butter (xylitol-free and unsalted) can substitute peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg