Summer is the perfect time to treat your pup with some delicious and refreshing treats. With the hot weather, it’s important to keep your dog cool and hydrated. Luckily, there are plenty of recipes for frozen dog treats that you can make at home. From simple fruit-based popsicles to more complex recipes involving yogurt, peanut butter, and bacon, these summer dog treats will help keep your pup cool and happy all summer long.
Peanut Butter & Jam Frozen “Toasts”
This classic combination is sure to be a hit with your pup! Start by spreading a thin layer of peanut butter on one side of a slice of bread. Then spread a thin layer of jam on the other side. Place the slices in the freezer until they are completely frozen. When ready to serve, remove from the freezer and cut into small cubes or strips for easy snacking.
Breath Freshening Minty Freezies
These minty freezies are perfect for freshening up your pup’s breath after meals! Start by combining plain Greek yogurt with fresh mint leaves in a blender until smooth. Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. When ready to serve, simply pop out one cube at a time for your pup to enjoy!
Coconut Drops For A Shiny Coat
Coconut oil is great for keeping your pup’s coat looking shiny and healthy during the summer months. To make these coconut drops, start by melting 1/4 cup of coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat until liquid. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of honey until combined. Pour mixture into an ice cube tray or silicone molds and freeze until solid. When ready to serve, simply pop out one drop at a time for your pup to enjoy!
Strawberry Yogurt Pupsicles
These strawberry yogurt pupsicles are sure to be a hit with your pup! Start by blending together 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture into an ice cube tray or silicone molds and freeze until solid. When ready to serve, simply pop out one pupsicle at a time for your pup to enjoy!
Watermelon Snow Cones For Dogs
This recipe combines two summer favorites – watermelon and snow cones – into one delicious treat for dogs! Start by blending together 1/2 cup of diced watermelon with 2 tablespoons of honey in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture into an ice cube tray or silicone molds and freeze until solid. When ready to serve, simply pop out one cone at a time for your pup to enjoy!
Peanut Butter Banana Dog Ice Cream
This creamy treat is sure to be loved by all pups! Start by combining 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter with 1 mashed banana in a bowl until combined. Spoon mixture into an ice cream maker (or use an electric mixer) and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (or beat on high speed). Once done churning (or beating), spoon mixture into an airtight container or individual cups and freeze overnight before serving up this delicious treat!
Cantaloupe Ice Cream
This sweet treat is perfect for keeping pups cool during those hot summer days! Start by pureeing 2 cups of cantaloupe chunks in a blender or food processor until smooth (you may need to add some water if needed). Transfer puree into an ice cream maker (or use an electric mixer) and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (or beat on high speed). Once done churning (or beating), spoon mixture into an airtight container or individual cups and freeze overnight before serving up this delicious treat!
Frozen Banana Bites
These frozen banana bites are sure to be loved by all pups! Start by slicing two ripe bananas into bite-sized pieces then place them on parchment paper lined baking sheet(s). Freeze banana slices overnight then transfer them into airtight containers once frozen solid (this will help prevent them from sticking together). When ready to serve, simply pop out one bite at a time for your pup to enjoy!
Homemade Piña Colada Dog Treats
These tropical treats are perfect for keeping pups cool during those hot summer days! Start by combining 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained) with 2 tablespoons coconut milk in a blender or food processor until smooth (you may need some additional coconut milk if needed). Transfer puree into an ice cream maker (or use an electric mixer) and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (or beat on high speed). Once done churning (or beating), spoon mixture into an airtight container or individual cups and freeze overnight before serving up this delicious treat!
4-Ingredient Yogurt Pupsicles
These 4-ingredient yogurt pupsicles are sure to be loved by all pups! Start by combining 2 cups plain Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons honey in a bowl until combined then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if desired. Spoon mixture evenly among 8 popsicle molds then insert popsicle sticks halfway through each mold before freezing overnight before serving up these tasty treats!.
Pumpkin And Apple Frozen Dog Treats
These pumpkin apple treats are perfect for keeping pups cool during those hot summer days while also providing them with some extra nutrients too!. Start by combining 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree with 3 tablespoons applesauce ina bowluntil combined then stir in 2 tablespoons honey if desired . Spoon mixture evenly among 8 popsicle molds then insert popsicle sticks halfway through each mold before freezing overnight before serving up these tasty treats!.
