Treat your pup to bright red, sweet, refreshing treats that are good for them, too! Homemade Frozen Berry Dog Treats with yogurt are perfect for a hot summer’s day or throughout the year.
Is your fur baby ready for the summer heat? Luke and Milo were blessed with short coats, and they love sleeping in a warm sunspot. But when the heat gets to be too much, I love giving them something cold to help hydrate them and cool them off. And these treats are perfect!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
When you make homemade treats, you know exactly what’s in them. So you know that your dog won’t get a reaction from something funky.
These homemade dog treats are made with natural ingredients that are like sweet little vitamins. You’ll love sharing them with your furry friend on hot summer days. These frozen treats are just what they need to cool off.
Benefits of Berries for Dogs
The berries in this frosty treat will support your dog’s nutritional needs. They are a natural way to sweeten treats without using artificial sweeteners.
These antioxidant rich berries help your dog prevent disease. Plus, they are high in vitamin C, which helps strengthen your dog’s immune system. These simple ingredients pack a powerful punch!
Other than the berries, the Greek yogurt also has healthy fats. The fatty acids are good for brain and gut health. This is a fun way to share a refreshing treat that isn’t just sweet and cold but also a healthy one.
Ingredients
Here’s a handy list of what you need to make the treats. The exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Plain Greek Yogurt – a great source of protein, calcium, and probiotics.
- Water – For blending the raspberries and thinning the yogurt
Equipment Needed
You probably have all the kitchen items to make the treats. Using frozen dog treat molds makes them cute. You can use ice cube trays if you don’t have molds.
How to Make the Treats
These are the recipe steps and some photos of making the treats. I hope they help you make them for your dog.
- Blend the raspberries with water in a blender or food processor.
- Mix the yogurt with water.
- Chop the strawberries into small pieces.
- Set silicone molds on a baking sheet for easy transfer to the freezer.
- Scatter the blueberries and strawberry pieces in the molds.
- Spoon the raspberry puree into one side of each mold.
- Spoon the yogurt into the other side until the molds are full.
- Freeze until solid.
- Pop the treats out of the molds.
Ingredient Notes and Recipe Variations
Using low fat plain yogurt is best because foods and treats high in fat may cause pancreatitis.
You can substitute berries with any dog-safe fruits.
Add a tablespoon of ground flax seeds or chia seeds for extra fiber.
Serving Size
How many of these 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 16 treats.
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 Them and How Long They Last
Store the treats in a plastic freezer bag or freezer-safe airtight container in the freezer. They will last up to 3 months.
Can people eat these treats?
Yes, absolutely! All of the ingredients are safe for human consumption. They are tasty frozen treats for both dogs and people.
More Recipes for Yummy Frozen Dog Treats
Spoil your dog by making more of these homemade dog treats:
- Berry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream for Dogs
- Frozen Apple Dog Treats
- Frozen Banana Dog Treats
- Frozen Peach Dog Treats
- Frozen Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Mixed Berry Dog Popsicles
Find lots of easy frozen dog treat recipes right here on Spoiled Hounds!
Frozen Berry Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ½ cup Raspberries
- ½ cup Water divided
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ½ cup Strawberries
- ½ cup Blueberries
Instructions
- Place raspberries and ¼ cup water in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Place the yogurt and the remaining ¼ cup water in a small bowl and stir until well combined.
- Cut the strawberries into small pieces.
- Place silicone molds on a baking sheet for stability. Sprinkle blueberries and strawberry pieces into each mold.
- Spoon the raspberry puree into one side of each mold.
- Spoon the yogurt mixture into the other side of each mold until full.
- Freeze until solid, about 3 hours.
- Remove the treats from the molds and store them in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag in the freezer.
What brand of Greek yogurt did you use? Thanks!
I use either Chobani or Fage.