If you are looking for a frozen treat for dogs, your search is over! These homemade peanut butter frozen dog treats are made with banana and coconut milk. The perfect way to give your dog healthy treats that you can enjoy too.
Whether you want to make frozen dog treats for hot summer days or any time of the year, this recipe is for you! Keep reading to find out more about them.
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- Why This Frozen Dogs Treats Recipe is the Best
- Benefits of Peanut Butter for Dogs
- Benefits of Banana for Dogs
- Benefits of Coconut Milk for Dogs
- Recipe Ingredients
- Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Dog Treats
- Equipment Needed
- How to Make Frozen Dog Treats
- Serving Size
- How to Store Frozen Dog Treats
- How Long Do Frozen Dog Treats Last?
- Can Humans Eat These Frozen Dog Treats?
- More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
- Frozen Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Why This Frozen Dogs Treats Recipe is the Best
Does your furry friend beg for your food as you eat it? Mine does too! Sometimes it’s fun to share your food with them, especially when it’s good for them. That’s the beauty of these easy homemade frozen dog treats. They are delicious and good for both you and your fur baby.
Making healthy frozen treats for dogs has never been easier. There are just four simple ingredients, and the process only takes a few minutes. It’s so easy, and kids can help make the treats.
Sometimes it can be tough to find dairy-free frozen dog treats, but when you make them homemade, all of the guesses and worries are gone. These healthy treats are perfect for dogs with food sensitivities.
They are naturally sweetened with fruit, so there’s no need to be concerned about a sweet treat with an artificial sweetener that may be toxic to dogs.
Store-bought treats may have added sugar or artificial flavors that are not good for dogs. Homemade frozen treats are one of the best ice cream alternatives for dogs.
Benefits of Peanut Butter for Dogs
Peanut butter is a tasty treat that is high in healthy fats and protein. The folic acid in peanut butter supports cell growth and magnesium helps cells metabolize B complex vitamins. This is why they are a wonderful source of natural energy.
Benefits of Banana for Dogs
Banana is a healthy sweet treat for dogs. Ripe bananas are a good source of potassium and fiber. They are also high in vitamin B6, manganese, biotin, and copper.
Benefits of Coconut Milk for Dogs
Coconut milk is a great way to boost the nutrition in homemade dog treat recipes. It is full of healthy fats and essential amino acids that are good for your dog’s skin, fur, and brain.
Recipe Ingredients
There are only natural ingredients in these peanut butter banana frozen dog treats. Everything is easy to find at the grocery store. In fact, you may already have everything in your pantry.
Remember, do not use any kind of artificial sweetener. You won’t need to; they are sweet enough with the banana.
Here’s the list of what you need:
- Peanut Butter – creamy, natural, and unsweetened
- Banana – nice and ripe
- Lite Coconut Milk – is dairy free
- Coconut Oil – a healthy fat
Yep, a simple four ingredient peanut butter dog treats recipe!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener toxic to dogs.
These days, there are many brands of peanut butter that have unsweetened and natural peanut butter. It should be easy to find at any grocery store.
Be sure to use ripe bananas when making dog treats with them.
You can substitute the lite coconut milk with low-fat plain Greek yogurt. Note they will no longer be dairy-free.
Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Dog Treats
A frozen treat is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day because it helps your pet stay hydrated. These tasty banana and peanut butter ice cubes for dogs are so good you’ll want to eat them too (and you can!).
If your dog likes Frosty Paws, then they will love these too!
Equipment Needed
I used silicone dog treat molds to make these DIY frozen dog treats shaped like dog paws and bones. The best thing about silicone molds is how easy they are to clean.
You can also use small paper cups, small ice cube trays, mini muffin tin with mini foil cupcake liners, or plastic shot glasses to make the treats. Even a regular ice cube tray will work for larger treats.
If you want the mixture to be completely blended, use a food processor.
How to Make Frozen Dog Treats
Here are the steps for making this recipe for frozen dog treats. All the exact steps are in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
- Cut the banana into small pieces or slices.
- Place two to three banana pieces or one banana slice in each silicone mold cup. Tip: Place the silicone molds on a baking sheet to easily transfer them to the freezer.
- Because coconut milk tends to separate during storage, shake the can before opening or stir it well after opening.
- Pour coconut milk over banana pieces, filling each cup until almost full. Tip: Use a measuring cup to easily pour it into the molds.
- Combine the peanut butter and melted coconut oil in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the peanut butter mixture into each cup until they are full. If the mixture isn’t easy to drizzle, you can melt peanut butter in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Place the molds in the freezer until fully frozen, about 2 hours.
- Remove the treats from the molds and place them in a plastic freezer bag or freezer-safe airtight container.
Serving Size
The recipe will yield approximately 48 treats when made using small paw and bone-shaped molds. That equates to about 13 calories for one treat.
The serving amount can vary depending on the size of your dog and how many calories you feed your dog per day between dog food and treats. Big dogs can consume more calories than smaller dogs.
I recommend giving smaller dogs only one of these frozen treats and up to 3 for larger dogs.
How to Store Frozen Dog Treats
After the treats have frozen, remove them from the molds and place them in a plastic freezer bag or freezer-safe airtight container. Store the treats in the freezer.
How Long Do Frozen Dog Treats Last?
These homemade frozen dog treats will last up to 4 months in the freezer. Make a big batch of ice treats for dogs and let them eat them all summer.
Can Humans Eat These Frozen Dog Treats?
Yes, absolutely! Make a double batch, so you have some for people and some for dogs. Use silicone molds in different shapes when making the ones for people. This way, everyone will know the bone or paw-shaped ones are for dogs.
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Frozen Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 1 13-ounce can Lite Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup Peanut Butter
- 1 tablespoon Melted Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Cut the banana into small pieces.
- Place two to three banana pieces in each silicone mold cup.
- Because coconut milk tends to separate during storage, shake the can before opening or stir it well after opening.
- Pour coconut milk over banana pieces, filling each cup until almost full.
- Combine the peanut butter and melted coconut oil.
- Drizzle the peanut butter mixture into each cup until they are full.
- Place the molds in the freezer until fully frozen, about 2 hours.
- Remove the treats from the molds and place them in a plastic freezer bag or freezer-safe container.
- Store the treats in the freezer.
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