DIY Frozen Dog Treat Recipes Your Pup Will Love

When the weather warms up, frozen treats are an easy way to keep dogs cool, hydrated, and engaged. Below are safe ingredients, quick recipes, and tools to make summer snacks your pup will love—without the guesswork.

Safe Ingredients to Use

Choose simple, dog-safe ingredients. According to the AKC and PetMD, plain, unsweetened yogurt can be safe for many dogs. The AKC also notes bananas are fine in moderation, and peanut butter is acceptable only if it’s xylitol‑free (AKC).

  • Plain, unsweetened yogurt
  • Banana, blueberries, or strawberries (hulled)
  • Peanut butter (xylitol‑free)
  • Pure pumpkin purĂ©e (plain)
  • Low‑sodium chicken broth

Avoid chocolate, grapes/raisins, xylitol, and foods on the ASPCA list of toxic foods.

Three Quick Frozen Recipes

1) Peanut Butter & Banana Pupsicles

  • 1 ripe banana (mashed)
  • 2 tbsp xylitol‑free peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Mix, spoon into ice cube trays or The Happy Pet Lollypup Treat Ball + Mold Set and freeze until solid.

2) Chicken Broth Cubes

  • 1 cup low‑sodium chicken broth
  • Optional: fine‑shredded carrot or green beans

Pour into molds or a Lollypup Treat Ball and freeze. Great for hydration and enrichment.

3) Berry Blast Bites

  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup strawberries (hulled)
  • 1/2 cup water or coconut water

Blend smooth, pour into molds, and freeze.

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