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August 2, 2016 By Brandy 30 Comments

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Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream for Dogs (Video)

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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.

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 ice cream treats for Toby and are darn proud with how they turned out! Now every time we open the freezer, he’s right there hoping for one. 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 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! 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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Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream for Dogs

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA ICE CREAM FOR DOGS

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.
4.25 from 12 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
freeze: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 90kcal

Ingredients

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

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 2/3 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

young girl slicing bananas and spoon yogurt into blender
Slice bananas and place in a blender 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 2/3 full. Place a mini biscuit in the center of each one and freeze until solid (About 3 hours).

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 safe for pups, 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.

How should I store this 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!

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  1. homeonthecornerblog says

    August 4, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Every dog deserves a treat, especially a cold one on a hot day! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Courtney's Cookbook says

    August 5, 2016 at 3:42 am

    I love doing this for my dog– that excited doggy face must be universal. Your ice cream looks much cuter than mine, though! 😉 I should definitely start adding an extra treat on top.

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    August 5, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    can my cat eat this too?

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      August 5, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Donna! I don’t know much about cats so I’d suggest looking up if they can have ice cream or not. Toby gulps these right down, but is bigger and has bigger teeth than a cat. Good luck!

      Reply
  4. Sheena says

    August 6, 2016 at 7:27 am

    Those are so cute!!! I love homemade treats for my pups!!

    Reply
  5. Jane says

    August 6, 2016 at 8:45 am

    These look adorable with the topper. Haven’t met a dog yet that diet wait by the freezer for a refreshing treat!

    Reply
  6. 200 Saturdays until Paris says

    August 7, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Oh how fun! I know that our two dogs will love this. I am going to do this for them! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Olivia- Reinvented Collection says

    August 8, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Hi Brandy,

    I have a giant Black Lab too. Actually, he is half Golden Retriever too. He is my baby. Frosty Paws here in Anchorage are almost $7 per box. I’ve been making my Sebastian freezy treats for years now. Sometimes I sprinkle Chia Seeds on the top for added nutrition or I add a cap full of vanilla to the yogurt. The Milk Bone is a cute touch, though.

    Thank you for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things.

    Olivia

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      August 8, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Chia seeds are a great idea! I remember Alaska prices, we lived in Kodiak for 4 years. Definitely makes it worth it to make your own treats!

      Reply
  8. Lori says

    August 8, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I love this! Doggies need ice cream treats too! Thanks for sharing at DI & DI 🙂 We enjoy seeing your creativity each week!

    Reply
  9. Miz Helen says

    August 9, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Your helper is just adorable!! Our Max would just love these special treats, and what a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great day!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  10. JESS44903 says

    August 9, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    What a neat idea!! 🙂

    Would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, and tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
  11. DearCreatives (@DearCreatives) says

    August 10, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    Oh my goodness. Our English Bulldog would love these. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Party. Pinned & shared.

    Reply
  12. CJ Huang says

    August 11, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    Looks like your dog’s really enjoying these treats! I’m liking how you added a treat on top, just to make it even better. 🙂

    Reply
  13. apoconant says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    Is there a cat variation? :3
    Thanks for joining Peace, Love, Linkup! Come and grab a button and I’ll see you tomorrow at 6 for more sharing hijinks!

    Reply
  14. Jen Young says

    August 12, 2016 at 10:10 am

    So simple & easy! I thought I might just add a peanut butter warning though.

    I was at the vet with my dog recently. She mentioned that some peanut butter manufactures have started using xylitol (sometimes listed XYZ on the ingredient list) as a sweetener. She said it can be fatal for dogs. She told me to read the label before I gave it to my dog. Although I don’t give my dog people food in general I do let her have a lick of PB occasionally.

    With one online search I found some news articles about it. So be sure to read the label on your peanut butter before making this recipe!

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      August 12, 2016 at 10:29 am

      Thanks for the warning! I had no idea. I think sticking with natural peanut butter would be a safe bet, for sure!

      Reply
  15. Sherry says

    August 14, 2016 at 6:37 am

    Our dogs love peanut butter anything! Thanks so much for sharing at Merry Monday.

    Reply
  16. 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
  17. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    June 5, 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
  18. 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
  19. Eva says

    February 3, 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 4, 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Carol says

    June 1, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Would Greek yogurt work in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      June 1, 2020 at 10:28 pm

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

      Reply
  23. 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

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