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    Dog Ice Cream: Peanut Butter Banana (Video)

    Modified: Feb 8, 2022 · Published: Aug 2, 2016 by Brandy · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Ice cream for dogs! Bananas, peanut butter, and plain yogurt combine to create these delicious treats for any puppy friend! These frozen treats are a tasty way to cool down on a hot day.

    The fact that you are here right now means that you enjoy spoiling your fur baby! Why not make a cozy dog bed out of a crib mattress or a puppy placemat to soak up food and water spills?

    Watch our step by step video!

    The word “ridiculous” means nothing to Ruby and I. We made a batch of homemade dog ice cream for Toby and are darn proud with how they turned out! Now every time we open the freezer, he's right there hoping for a little dessert. The local ice cream shop in town sells dog ice cream. Once I realized all it was were the scrapings from inside the ice cream case (minus anything chocolate) I thought it was a waste to buy it! I was basically paying for freezer burned regular ice cream shavings.

    little girl next to tray of frozen dog treats
    He absolutely loves the containers of Frosty Paws ice cream for dogs that you can find at the local grocery store, but they run about $3 for 6 small cups. I made him 12 homemade cups for the same price in his favorite flavors! And ours include a special biscuit treat inside each one as a bonus 🙂

    container of plain yogurt next to bananas and small bowl of peanut butter
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    Dog Ice Cream Treats

    PEANUT BUTTER BANANA DOG ICE CREAM RECIPE

    Ice cream for dogs! Bananas, peanut butter, and plain yogurt combine to create these delicious treats for any puppy friend! A tasty way to cool down on a hot day.
    4.50 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    freeze: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 90kcal
    Author: Brandy Nelson

    Ingredients

    • 2 cup plain yogurt
    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 3 Tbsp. peanut butter
    • 12 mini dog biscuits/mini cookies

    Instructions

    • Slice bananas and place in a blender with peanut butter and yogurt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Line a muffin pan with liners and fill each cup about ⅔ full. Place a mini biscuit in the center of each one and freeze until solid (About 3 hours).

    Notes

    When frozen solid, remove the pan from freezer and let sit on the counter for about 5 minutes. This allows the cups to loosen from the pan and makes the liners easy to remove from the ice cream for storing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcal
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    young girl slicing bananas and spoon yogurt into blender
    Slice bananas and place in a blender or food processor with peanut butter and yogurt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

    frozen dog treats in muffin pan
    Line a muffin pan* with liners and fill each cup about ⅔ full with the mixture. Place a mini biscuit in the center of each one and freeze until solid (About 3 hours).

    *You can also use silicone molds or ice cube trays to mold the doggie ice cream.

    When frozen solid, remove the pan from freezer and let sit on the counter for about 5 minutes. This allows the cups to loosen from the pan and makes the liners easy to remove from the ice cream for storing.

    dog sniffing peanut butter bananas dog treat
    Just trying to take a photo of the finished product and he was all up in there! This photo makes me laugh every time I see it, ha!

    finished frozen dog treats in muffin pan
    When I shared this idea with friends one said that she freezes beef broth and makes popsicles for her dogs. I think we will try that next!

    Can dogs eat peanut butter?

    Yes, and they like it! But not all peanut butters are created equal. Most are dog-safe, but watch out for any that use the sugar substitute, Xylitol (sometimes labeled "xyz"), it is fatal for dogs and can be found in a few brands of specialty nut butters. Here is an article that lists those brands who use xylitol. I haven't ever seen it listed as an ingredient in the brands that I use, but it's always a good idea to double check before using it to make ice cream for dogs or any kind of dog treat. You can also blend pumpkin puree and bananas instead of peanut butter or strawberries and bananas and that's tasty for your pet friend, too.

    How should I store Dog ice cream?

    Place all ice cream cups into a gallon sized ziplock bag and keep in the freezer.

    Can I use frozen bananas in this recipe?

    Absolutely! If you have bananas that are going to go bad, peel them and put them in the freezer. Then pull them out another day for bread, a smoothie, or ice cream for dogs. Let them come to room temperature first unless you are using them in a smoothie.

    What is the best yogurt for dogs?

    According to 1-800-PetMeds, plain Greek yogurt is the best choice for dogs because it contains less lactose. The dog treats in the photos are made with plain yogurt, and the ones in the video are made with plain Greek yogurt. We've used both and both are Toby-approved.

    Have you ever tried making ice cream for dogs? What cool treats do your pups enjoy?

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Kate says

      April 06, 2024 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Brilliant way to use my over ripe bananas & the dogs love them 🐾💕

      Reply
    2. Mary says

      July 13, 2023 at 9:00 am

      Can this be made with almond milk instead of yogurt?

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        July 13, 2023 at 12:06 pm

        Hi Mary! I haven't tried that before, but I'm sure your pup would still love it. Just use less since it isn't as thick of a consistency. Blend the banana and peanut butter with just enough almond milk to make it pourable (thick smoothie consistency).

        Reply
    3. Monica says

      June 17, 2020 at 11:28 pm

      What it means T and C as a measure in your recipe ?

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        June 18, 2020 at 9:19 am

        Tablespoon
        Cup

        Reply
    4. Carol says

      June 01, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      Would Greek yogurt work in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        June 01, 2020 at 10:28 pm

        Yes! I've heard it is actually a better choice for dogs because it has less lactose.

        Reply
    5. Helen says

      June 12, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      In the uk we have Meridan peanut butter which is 100% peanuts nothing added it’s the only peanut butter I buy for my dogs and I made ice cream with it last summer. If we ever get a summer this year I’ll be making it again. I also fill kongs with chicken stock and treats then freeze

      Reply
    6. Carol Cox says

      May 12, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      I have vanilla yogurt, it that ok to use in place of plain? Thanks

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        May 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm

        I would imagine that'd be just fine!

        Reply
    7. Eva says

      February 03, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      I will definitely try these ice cream treats but I wanted to THANK-YOU for your warning about Xylitol!! I was clueless about it.

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        February 04, 2019 at 10:51 am

        I was too, until a reader mentioned it! Luckily I haven't seen any brands that I purchase that actually contained it. Still good to watch out for!

        Reply
    8. Nancy says

      July 13, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      Great idea adding the banana and biscuit! Will try that next time. I’ve made these treats with pumpkin instead of peanut butter and they are a hit!

      Reply
    9. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

      June 05, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      I have four dogs and they beg to lick the bowl every time one of us has ice cream. I know they will love these. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    10. Amy @ The Quiet Homemaker says

      May 31, 2018 at 8:27 am

      Thank you so much for this! I know my pups are going to love this!! 🙂 Pinned!

      Blessings,

      Amy

      Reply
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