Cool off your hot pup with these refreshing homemade frozen banana dog treats! They’re a tasty and nutritious snack for your furry friend.
Are you looking for a healthier option than ice cream for your fur baby? All you need is some frozen bananas, (and a few other ingredients), a food processor, and a silicone mold. Soon, you’ll have homemade dog treats perfect for those hot summer days.
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- Why You'll Love These Frozen Banana Treats for Dogs
- Benefits of Bananas for Dogs
- Ingredients
- Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Equipment Needed
- How to Make Frozen Banana Dog Treats
- Serving Size
- How to Store the Treats and How Long They Last
- Can people eat these treats?
- More Frozen Dog Treat Recipes
- Frozen Banana Dog Treats
Why You’ll Love These Frozen Banana Treats for Dogs
These Frozen Banana Dog Treats will surely become a hit for you and your furry best friend! For starters, they’re incredibly easy to make with three wholesome ingredients – bananas, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter. This simple combination not only ensures that you’re giving your dog a treat free of any weird additives, but each ingredient brings its own set of benefits.
What’s more, the creamy texture of these frozen treats is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. They’re fantastic, cool treats for dogs of all sizes.
Plus, when you make the homemade treats, you know exactly what’s going into your dog’s snack. It’s a fun, satisfying way to get more involved in your dog’s diet, ensuring they’re happy, healthy, and spoiled in the best way possible.
Whether you want to switch up their treats or just want to see that tail wag with joy, these homemade delights are a pure win-win!
Benefits of Bananas for Dogs
Bananas are a tasty treat for dogs – they are sweet and yummy and packed with beneficial nutrients too. They’re rich in potassium, which is great for muscle and blood vessel function and overall heart health. Bananas also have a good amount of vitamin C, vitamin B, and fiber, which can help keep your pup’s digestive system running smoothly.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make the treats. The exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this article.
- Bananas – The star of the treats!
- Greek Yogurt – A great source of protein, calcium, and probiotics.
- Natural Peanut Butter – A flavor dogs love and has healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
You’ll need to use organic ingredients to make organic treats.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Here’s a bit more information about the dog-friendly ingredients I used, what you can use instead (and what to watch out for).
Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener that’s toxic to dogs. When you make peanut butter dog treats, it’s best to use creamy peanut butter that has peanuts as the only ingredient.
You can substitute almond butter or SunButter (sunflower seed butter) for peanut butter. Remember, make sure they don’t contain xylitol either.
You can make the banana treats extra fruity by substituting a portion of the bananas with other fruit safe for dogs to eat.
To keep the sugar amount low, use only plain yogurt that is unsweetened.
Equipment Needed
You may have all the kitchen items needed to make the treats, but just in case:
- High-powered Blender
- Silicone Dog Treat Molds or Ice Cube Trays
How to Make Frozen Banana Dog Treats
These are the recipe steps and some photos of making the treats. I hope they help you make these banana frozen treats for your dog. Note there is a printable recipe card below.
- Peel bananas and cut them into chunks or slices.
- Place the banana slices, yogurt, and peanut butter in a blender.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into silicone molds or ice cube trays.
- Freeze until solid, it will take at least 1 hour.
- Remove the frozen treats from the molds.
Serving Size
How many homemade frozen treats should you give your canine companion? That depends on the amount of food you gave your pet to eat that day and the size of your dog. Large dogs can consume more than smaller dogs.
It also depends on the size of the treat which can vary depending on the molds you use to make them. The nutrition information below is for 1 treat in a batch of 40 treats.
Even though they are healthy treats, they are still treats and should be included when considering your dog’s daily caloric intake. Make sure you don’t exceed the recommended amount for your dog. That amount changes for each dog breed, size, and activity level.
You can use your judgment or consult with your veterinarian regarding how many treats are right for your dog.
Also, keep in mind when adding new foods to your dog’s diet to start with small amounts to ensure your dog has no allergic or adverse reactions.
How to Store the Treats and How Long They Last
Store the frozen treats in a plastic freezer bag or freezer-safe container. They will last up to 3 months. Make sure you use an airtight container so these cold treats don’t take on the tastes of the other food in the freezer.
Can people eat these treats?
Yes, absolutely! As an added bonus, all of the ingredients are safe for human consumption. Enjoy them along with your dog.
More Frozen Dog Treat Recipes
Homemade dog treats are the best! Check out these to make for your spoiled hound:
- Frozen Berry Dog Treats
- Frozen Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Strawberry Banana Ice Cream for Dogs
- Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Popsicles
- Watermelon Dog Treats
Find lots of easy recipes for frozen dog treats right here on Spoiled Hounds!
Frozen Banana Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 3 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 3 Ripe Bananas
- ½ cup Creamy Natural Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into silicone molds and freeze for at least one hour.
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