When the dog days of summer hit, make a cool treat for your furry babies; make some delicious (and healthy) dog ice cream. With only three ingredients and only five instructions, this recipe comes together quickly. I made this for our Shetland sheepdog’s ninth birthday; he couldn’t get enough of this tasty treat.
I am not in favor of plying my furry companions with treats but this dog ice cream is an exception. It is packed with protein due to the content of protein within the Greek yogurt and the addition on natural peanut butter, this treat packs a protein punch. The yogurt also helps with digestion, it is loaded with beneficial bacteria for gut digestion. Additionally, bananas add fiber, potassium, vitamins B6, and vitamin C. All the preceding are beneficial for our pets well-being.
While on the subject of ingredients for this dog ice cream, please be certain to read the ingredient list for the jar of peanut butter you buy. Make absolutely certain that xylitol is not listed as an ingredient. Xylitol is highly toxic in dogs. Xylitol can pose serious issues for dogs such as liver damage, seizures, and death. Signs of xylitol poisoning in canines may include some or all of the following: vomiting, lethargy, seizures and, left untreated, possible death. If you would like more information, click here.
Dog Ice Cream Tips:
- I used a potato masher for the bananas. Alternatively, freeze your bananas with the skins. Let them thaw and they turn to mush (all within a banana skin container.
- When mixing, I used a hand mixer. A stand mixer with the paddle attachment should also work as well as a conventional blender.
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for the Vanilla yogurt. The same warning as peanut butter applies if you got the sugar-free route. Check the ingredient label for xylitol.
Dog Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 32 ounce container Vanilla flavored Greek Yogurt
- 1 small container natural peanut butter (read the label and make sure xylitol is not listed as an ingredient).
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a potato masher (or puree in a blender).
- Add peanut butter and yogurt.
- Mix well (I found a hand mixer works best).
- Add to desired container.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours.
