Banana popsicles are a creamy frozen treat made with simple ingredients that dogs love. These homemade popsicles are fruity, refreshing, and perfect for helping your pup cool down on a warm day.

What makes these popsicles extra fun is the edible stick. Instead of using wooden or plastic sticks, these frozen treats use dog treat munchy sticks so every part of the popsicle can be enjoyed. They’re easy to make and are a fun way to spoil your dog during the summer.

Homemade banana popsicles for dogs on a plate.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Making homemade treats for your dog is always rewarding, and seeing your pup happily enjoy something you made yourself makes it even better. These are the top reasons this recipe will become a favorite.

Wholesome Ingredients – These pupsicles are made with simple ingredients and contain no mystery ingredients or additives.

Easy to Make – Just blend, pour, freeze, and serve. They come together with very little effort.

Dog-Friendly – The edible munchy stick handles make them safer and more fun for dogs than traditional popsicle sticks.

Customizable – You can swap ingredients and fruits to match your dog’s taste preferences or dietary needs.

Great for Summer – Nothing beats a cold treat on a hot day, and popsicles are a fun way to help your dog cool down.

A plate of homemade banana popsicles for dogs.

Ingredients and What They Bring to the Popsicles

These homemade dog popsicles use simple ingredients that blend together into a creamy frozen treat. This is what you’ll need:

Bananas – Add natural sweetness and create a creamy texture when blended.
Plain Greek yogurt – Adds creaminess and protein while helping the popsicles freeze smoothly.
Water – Helps thin the mixture if needed for blending.
Dog treat munchy sticks – Act as edible popsicle sticks that dogs can safely chew and eat.

Bananas, Greek yogurt, water, and dog munchy sticks.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

When making these treats, there are some simple swaps and additions you can make.

Banana – Mango can be substituted for a similar creamy consistency.
Yogurt – You can use low-fat cottage cheese or coconut milk instead of yogurt.
Fruit Combo – Substitute chopped banana with blueberries, peaches, pineapple, raspberries, or strawberries.
Fiber Boost – Add 1 teaspoon of ground chia seeds or flaxseed.

Other Edible Popsicle Sticks for Dogs

Don’t want to use munchy sticks? No problem! Try any of these:

Bully sticks
Chicken jerky
Venison jerky
Veggies such as carrots, celery, green beans, or parsnips

How to Make Banana Popsicles for Dogs

Making these frozen dog treats is simple and only takes a few steps.

Place 1½ bananas and the Greek yogurt into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Add a small amount of water if needed to help the mixture blend.
Cut the remaining ½ banana into small pieces and stir them into the blended mixture.
Spoon or pour the mixture into popsicle molds until full.
Insert the dog treat munchy sticks into the molds.
Place the molds in the freezer for about 3 hours, or until frozen solid.
Remove the popsicles from the molds and serve.

Smaller Popsicles or Frozen Treats

These treats are easy to adapt into smaller frozen snacks for dogs of all sizes.

Small Popsicles – Use ice cube trays instead of popsicle molds and cut the munchy sticks in half.
Frozen Treats – Pour the mixture into silicone molds to make bite-sized frozen treats.

How to Store the Popsicles and How Long They Last

Place the popsicles in a plastic freezer bag or freezer-safe container and store them in the freezer. They will last up to 3 months.

Can people eat these popsicles?

Oh yes, they sure can – depending on the stick! The popsicle mixture itself is made with simple ingredients that are perfectly fine for people. If you want to enjoy one too, just pour some into separate molds with reusable or wooden popsicle sticks and dig in!

A banana and homemade banana popsicles for dogs.

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Banana Popsicles for Dogs

Easy banana dog popsicles that are perfect for cooling down on hot days.

Course Dog Treats

Cuisine Pet

Prep Time 10

Freezing 3

Total Time 3 10

Servings

Calories 98kcal

Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

2 bananas divided use
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
water if needed
4 dog treat jerky sticks

Instructions

Place 1 1/2 bananas and yogurt into a blender or food processor and process until well blended. Add a little water if needed to blend.
Cut the remaining 1/2 banana into small pieces and stir into the blended mixture. Spoon or pour the mixture into the popsicle molds until full.
Place the dog treat jerky sticks into the popsicle molds. Place the molds in the freezer for 3 hours or until frozen solid.
Remove the popsicles from the molds and serve.
Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

To make smaller popsicles, use an ice cube tray and cut the dog treat sticks in half.

Nutrition

Serving Amount

Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. Consult your vet if you are unsure of the portion size for your dog.

If your dog hasn’t had any of these ingredients before, start with one to make sure they don’t have any allergies, sensitivities, or adverse reactions.