Okay, I admit it. We’re crazy about our dog, Katie. Yes, we make her homemade, organic dog treats. And a couple weeks ago it was her birthday, so we couldn’t resist celebrating with a homemade frozen treat. I know, I know. But look at her! Not only is she adorable, but she’s also so well behaved.
So are we crazy to occasionally make our dog homemade treats? Maybe. 🙂 But being a little bit of crazy is just fine in my book. And as long as the treats are made from real ingredients and Katie maintains a healthy weight, why not indulge occasionally?
Now what’s really frightening are the scary ingredients that are in most dog foods and treats. And the commercially available frozen dog treats called Frosty Paws made by Purina are certainly no exception. Let’s take a closer look:
- Highly processed dairy derivatives such as whey, dried whey product, and whey protein are the base for this frozen concoction—and most likely they’ve been sourced from dairy cattle fed GMO grains and pumped up with hormones and antibiotics. I personally try to avoid these ingredients, so why would I feed them to my dog?
- Lots of emulsifiers like soy lecithin, polysorbate 60, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose gum, and polysorbate 80 are most likely added to give Frosty Paws a more creamy texture. But with new research pointing to the dangers of emulsifiers, I don’t think they should make the cut for our pets either.
- Vitamins and supplements try to make these treats healthier. Although I didn’t highlight them as potentially concerning, I’d much rather my dog get nutrients and vitamins from real ingredients than trying to add them back into her food.
- Plenty of GMOs ingredients make the ingredient list as well in the form of soy flour, corn oil, and soy lecithin. While there’s lots of debate on the safety of GMOs, I choose to minimize their presence in my household when at all possible.
So what’s a family to do if they want to give their pet a frozen treat? While treating your dog isn’t a necessity, we decided to get a little creative and came up with our THREE ingredient frozen pet treats. Not only are they super easy, but they’re made from REAL food most dogs can eat safely! So get out your blender and whip up a batch. Your furry, four-legged family member will say “THANK YOU” with a big, sloppy kiss!
PrintFrozen Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Treats
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- Author: Bruce Bradley
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 heaping tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 banana
Instructions
- Blend together all ingredients until smooth.
- Freeze in pyrex custard cups.
Notes
We recommend using organic ingredients when possible.
Since these are treats, make sure you don’t overindulge your pet. We allow Katie to have half a serving once every couple of weeks.
If you’re feeling really festive, garnish the frosty treat with a little dollop of peanut butter, a slice of banana, and a little more peanut butter!
Note: Although most dogs can eat regular plain yogurt, some dogs are lactose intolerant and may experience digestion problems. If that’s the case for your dog, feel free to substitute a non-dairy yogurt or milk product. Also, make sure to never use artificially sweetened yogurt with your dog since some artificial sweeteners (xylitol) are poisonous to dogs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Pet Treats and Food
Kitchen Tips and Resources:
- I love my Blendtec blender, but almost any blender from online or traditional retailers should work fine.
- I use small, pyrex custard cups to freeze these frosty dog treats.
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2 Responses
I used Greek plain yogurt instead of regular plain yogurt and I used the old Tupperware plastic dessert bowls and placed them in the freezer and our dogs devoured them so fast. I made another batch later and used the silcone foot prints and dog bones, they were smaller and easy for them to eat. Thanks again for the recipes. I look forward to new recipes from you, I still getting the hang of making treats and plan to make there food too. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi Wilhelmenia!
So glad you and your pup enjoyed my recipe. It always makes my day to think I’m helping pups eat healthier while enjoying great treats.
I haven’t been posting new blog posts and recipes lately, but I hope to get back to it this year. But just in case you haven’t seen it, the most popular recipe on my blog is another dog treat recipe: Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats with Blueberries. This recipe was so popular that I decided to start selling my organic, human grade dog treats online. You can learn more about them here: https://www.yittopaws.com
Thanks again for your comment and for visiting my blog. Hope to “see you again” soon!
Cheers!
Bruce