The hot summer weather can be too much to bear without a cold, tasty treat. For humans, many turn to ice cream, but your dog deserves a fun treat of their own.
Pupsicles are a delicious way for your dog to cool off on a hot summer's day. Made from dog-friendly ingredients and frozen for extra fun, your dog will have a blast licking away at these seasonal treats. Read on for 9 fun pupsicle recipes to make for your dog this summer.
1. Peanut Butter Pupsicles
This lip-licking combination is sure to be a hit with your pup! You can freeze the mixture into ice cube trays for the perfect portions or use a popsicle mold.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (make sure it doesn't contain harmful sweetners like Xylitol)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
- Mix the yogurt and peanut butter together in a bowl
- Pour mixture into mold or ice cube tray
- Freeze until solid
If you want to add a stick to your pupsicle, go for a dog-friendly option instead of your typical popsicle stick. Things like baby carrots and dog treats make great "sticks" for pupsicles.
2. Blueberry Pupsicles
This pupsicle recipe is not only tasty, but it's full of antioxidants and fiber. Blueberries are also low in calories and rich in vitamin C, making them a healthy treat option for your dog.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
- Puree the cup of blueberries in a blender
- Add the Greek yogurt to the blender and blend the blueberries and yogurt together
- Pour mixture into molds or an ice cube tray
- Freeze until solid
3. Chicken Pupsicles
These pupsicles are great for dogs that prefer their treats a little more on the savory side. The stock and water combination is also a great way to keep your dog hydrated, making these pupsicles extra helpful on a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of low-sodium chicken stock
- ½ cup of water
- ¼ cup of chopped, cooked, unseasoned chicken meat
Directions:
- Mix the stock, water, and chicken together in a bowl
- Pour mixture into molds or an ice cube tray
- Freeze until solid
4. Pumpkin Pupsicles
Pumpkin puree is not only rich in vitamins like vitamin A, C, and E, but it also has a high soluble fiber content that makes it beneficial for digestive health. In fact, pumpkin is considered a superfood for your pup, making these pupsicles a healthy and nutritious treat.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup of 100% pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
- Puree the pumpkin and yogurt together in a blender
- Pour mixture into molds or an ice cube tray
- Freeze until solid
5. Banana Pupsicles
Bananas are a tasty snack for your pup and a great source of vitamins and nutrients. They're also full of fiber and potassium, as well as vitamin B6 and vitamin C. This makes them a good, low-calorie snack for any dog.
Because of their higher sugar content, however, bananas (and these pupsicles) are best served in moderation as an occasional treat.
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- ¼ cup peanut butter (avoid artificial sweeteners like Xylitol)
Directions:
- Puree the bananas and peanut butter in a blender or mash the bananas by hand and mix together
- Pour mixture into molds or an ice cube tray
- Freeze until solid
6. Strawberry Pupsicles
Similar to blueberries, strawberries are a great source of antioxidants and fiber for your pup, and they also contain an enzyme that helps whitens your dog's teeth. Like all fruit, you should feed them in moderation because of the sugar content, so make these pupsicles a special summer treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
- Puree the cup of blueberries in a blender
- Add the Greek yogurt to the blender and blend the blueberries and yogurt together
- Pour mixture into molds or an ice cube tray
- Freeze until solid
7. Watermelon Pupsicles
Not only is watermelon a quintessential summer fruit, but its high water content also makes it a great way to keep your pup hydrated in the summer heat. Plus, watermelon is low in calories and rich in vitamins A, B6, and C.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of seedless watermelon, diced into small pieces
- ¾ cup of plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
- Puree the watermelon in a blender
- Pour the watermelon puree into a mold or an ice cube tray
- Layer the watermelon puree with a spoonful of yogurt on top
- Freeze until solid
8. Carrot and Bacon Pupsicles
What could be tastier for your dog than a bacon-flavored pupsicle? With the carrots added, these pupsicles are also a great source of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. The crunchy bacon and carrots also combine for a fun texture your dog will love.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of shredded carrot
- 2 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
- Combine the yogurt, bacon, and carrot in a bowl
- Pour mixture into molds or an ice cube tray
- Freeze until solid
9. Apple and Peanut Butter Pupsicles
These fun pupsicles combine the tasty flavor of peanut butter with the vitamins, fiber, and crunchy texture of apples to create a healthy and delicious summer treat for your pup. The apple also works as a fun play on the pupsicle stick, making for a cute presentation for any summer cookout or dog birthday party.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of peanut butter (pick a dog-safe brand)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 apple cut into chunks
Directions:
- Mix the peanut butter and yogurt in a bowl until smooth
- Pour mixture into molds or an ice cube tray
- Place an apple chunk into each mold
- Freeze until solid
Create a Tasty Summer Treat Your Pup Will Love
With so many delicious pupsicle options to choose from, your dog will have lots of fun exploring new flavors this summer season. Not to mention, these healthy and refreshing treats will help keep them cool and hydrated in the hot weather. So, go ahead and try one of these recipes, or get creative with other fun dog-friendly ingredients!
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