Mixed Berry Dog Popsicles

Your sweet pup will beg for these sweet homemade mixed berry popsicles for dogs. They are made with coconut milk, with a fruity flavor, and are fun for your furry friend to eat.

Homemade pupsicles are a cool treat for hot summer days. They have a bright color and are so delicious that they will soon become one of your dog’s favorite treats. This dog popsicle recipe 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

You know those times when you sit down with some ice cream or a frozen dessert and your little fur baby begins to beg for a bite? When you have a batch of these frozen dog pupsicles on hand, you can give your dog their own special treat.

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 them. This berry popsicle recipe has 3 simple ingredients that are fantastic for your pet’s health.

Since most types of human foods are not great for dogs, this is a wonderful way to give them their own dessert that will boost their nutrition.

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

Please be careful when you introduce new foods to your dog. Only give them small amounts at a time to make sure they can digest them ok.

Health Benefits Of Mixed Berry Treats

Homemade pupsicles are made with natural ingredients that your dog will beg for! 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 or other dairy products, they are a healthy frozen treat.

Benefits of Berries for Dogs

The nutritional goodness of antioxidant-rich berries for dogs is incredible! There are many health benefits for dogs.

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

It is also a perfect choice for dogs that have food sensitivities like lactose intolerance. Most dogs won’t have gastrointestinal issues after eating these tropical popsicles.

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.

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

Other Edible Popsicle Sticks for Dogs

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

• Bully Sticks
• Chicken Jerky
• Dog Biscuit Treats (like Milk Bone)
• 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 berries.
• 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 berries 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. 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 berries and coconut milk together.

How to Make Pupsicles

These are the recipe steps and photos of the process for making these berry 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 berries 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 berry puree into an ice cube tray, filling each cube 3/4 full.

6. Place a dog munchy stick 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 mixed berry coconut milk popsicles per day.

How to Store Berry 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 berry 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 munchy popsicle sticks.

Use a regular wood or plastic ice pop stick instead of the dog treat to make them for people.

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Great Dog Treat Recipes

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

• Blueberry Pupsicles
• Doggie Ice Cream
• Frozen Fruit Dog Treats
• Homemade Dog Biscuits with Peanut Butter
• Peanut Butter Pupsicles
• Strawberry 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.