Blueberry Dog Popsicles

Your pup will love these homemade blueberry popsicles for dogs with coconut milk! Not only are they delicious, but they are fun for your furry friend to eat!

Homemade pupsicles are a cool treat for hot summer days that will soon become one of your dog’s favorite treats. This is the perfect way for your canine companion to cool off when it’s hot out.

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The Best Things About Dog Popsicles

Have you ever been enjoying a popsicle, only to have your furry friend beg for one too? When you have a batch of these frozen treats on hand, you can give your dog their own special treat made just for them on a hot day.

Not only does giving your pet some homemade dog treats make it feel like they are sharing treat time with you, but they are actually good for your pup too. This blueberry popsicle recipe has 3 simple ingredients that are fantastic for your pet’s health.

Since human foods like popsicles are not great for dogs, this is a great way to give them their own little treat that will boost their nutrition.

They also have dog-friendly popsicle sticks so there isn’t any choking hazards with wood or plastic ones.

Blueberry Treats – Health Benefits

Homemade pupsicles are made with natural ingredients that your dog is going to love! There is no added sugar, artificial sweetener, or toxic sugar alcohol (xylitol) in them.

These dairy free popsicles made with real fruit are a wonderful way to help your dog cool down in the summer heat. Since they are made without ice cream, they are a healthy frozen treat.

Benefits of Blueberries for Dogs

The nutritional goodness of blueberries for dogs is expansive! There are many health benefits for dogs.

• Blueberries contain essential vitamins including vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin K. The nutrients support a dog’s immune system and overall dog’s health.
• Blueberries are filled with antioxidants that help fight free radicals. The antioxidants also help with brain aging and great for older dogs.
• Blueberries includes minerals – calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorous, and zinc.
• Blueberries are terrific for gut health and can improve the gut microbiome.
• The fiber in blueberries can help a dog’s digestive system.
• The natural sugar in a blueberry is better than processed sugar.

Benefits of Coconut Milk for Dogs

Coconut milk is great for boosting the nutrition in homemade dog treat recipes. It has healthy fats and essential amino acids that are good for your dog’s skin, fur, and brain.

Recipe Ingredients

The entire list of ingredients and the step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. First, I want to share some additional information about the ingredients I used in this dog popsicles recipe.

Here’s a list of what you need, all of which you can find at a grocery store. You must use organic ingredients if you want to make organic dog popsicles.

• Blueberries – The main ingredient of these popsicles and something most dogs love. You can use fresh blueberries or frozen ones.
• Lite Coconut Milk – Makes them creamy without dairy products.
• Milk Bone Dog Treats – This is what I used for the popsicle sticks.

Other Edible Popsicle Sticks for Dogs

If you don’t want to use a dog biscuit for a pupsicle stick, here are some other options:

• Bully Sticks
• Chicken Jerky
• Dog Dental Sticks
• Dog Friendly Vegetables – Carrots, Green Beans, Parsnips

Ingredient Substitutions and Recipe Variations

There are a few different ways you can change this easy recipe:

• Substitute low-fat plain yogurt for coconut milk. Note that the pupsicles will no longer be dairy-free.
• Substitute any dog-safe fruit for the blueberries.
• Substitute a cup of coconut water for the coconut milk.
• Add a few fresh mint leaves for a breath-freshening frozen treat.
• Add a tablespoon or two of coconut oil for a healthy fat.
• Add a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter for an extra protein boost. Make sure it does not contain xylitol.
• Substitute some of the blueberries with pumpkin puree, ripe bananas, or watermelon puree for added flavor. If you use watermelon, make sure not to use the watermelon rind.

No matter how you make them, these cold treats are perfect during the dog days of summer.

Equipment Needed

You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these dog ice pops. But just in case, here’s a list of them:

• Measuring Cups
• Mixing Bowl
• Mixing Spoon
• Ice Cube Trays

Alternate Equipment

Instead of an ice cube tray, you can use:

• Silicone mold like a dog paw mold or dog bone mold. It may be difficult to get the dog treat to stand up in them. Either lay the treat on top or don’t use it. Oh, and you can put the mold on a cookie sheet to keep it level when moving it to the freezer.
• Mini Popsicle Molds – Make sure the popsicle mold is small like for a baby or toddler. You do not want to make large popsicles that are too much for a dog serving.
• Small paper cup like a bathroom cup.

If you don’t have a blender, you can use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the blueberries and coconut milk together.

How to Make Pupsicles

These are the recipe steps and photos of the process for making these blueberry popsicles for dogs. I hope they help you make this healthy pupsicles recipe!

You can scroll down to the bottom of this article for a printable recipe card.

1. Place the blueberries in a blender.

2. Add 2/3 cup of coconut milk to the blender.

3. Blend thoroughly, until it has a smoothie consistency.
4. Pour blueberry puree into an ice cube tray, filling each cube 3/4 full.

6. Place a dog treat down into the middle of each cube.

7. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until frozen solid.
8. Remove the frozen dog popsicles from the tray.

Serving Size

How many homemade dog popsicles should you give your dog at once? One is plenty, especially for smaller dogs.

Dogs shouldn’t overeat. They should not consume too many calories with dog food and treats. It is important to keep dogs at a healthy weight. For this reason, I suggest giving your spoiled hound only one of these blueberry coconut milk popsicles per day.

How to Store Blueberry Dog Popsicles

Store the popsicles in a freezer-safe airtight container or plastic freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also just keep them in the ice cube tray that you made them in.

Can humans eat blueberry popsicles for dogs?

Oh yes, they sure can! All the ingredients in these popsicles for dogs are safe for human consumption. But I’m absolutely certain folks won’t like them because of the dog treat popsicle sticks.

To make them for people, use a regular wood or plastic ice pop stick instead of the dog treat.

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Great Dog Treat Recipes

Want to make more treats for your dog? Check out these easy dog treat recipes:

• Banana Dog Treats
• Blueberry Dog Biscuits
• Dog Cake
• Doggie Ice Cream
• Frozen Fruit Dog Treats
• Peanut Butter Pupsicles
• Watermelon Pupsicles

Find lots of healthy dog treat recipes here on Spoiled Hounds.

Want to get some store-bought treats instead of making doggie popsicles? Check out my favorite dog treats on Amazon.

I hope your dog enjoys the popsicles! Give belly rubs from me.