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.
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream for Dogs
Ingredients:
2 c. plain yogurt
2 ripe bananas
3 T. peanut butter
12 mini dog biscuits
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.
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.
Have you ever tried making ice cream for dogs? What cool treats do your pups enjoy?
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homeonthecornerblog says
August 4, 2016 at 9:20 amEvery dog deserves a treat, especially a cold one on a hot day! Thanks for sharing!
Courtney's Cookbook says
August 5, 2016 at 3:42 amI 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.
Donna says
August 5, 2016 at 12:07 pmcan my cat eat this too?
Brandy says
August 5, 2016 at 1:53 pmHi 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!
Sheena says
August 6, 2016 at 7:27 amThose are so cute!!! I love homemade treats for my pups!!
Jane says
August 6, 2016 at 8:45 amThese look adorable with the topper. Haven’t met a dog yet that diet wait by the freezer for a refreshing treat!
200 Saturdays until Paris says
August 7, 2016 at 3:03 pmOh how fun! I know that our two dogs will love this. I am going to do this for them! Thanks for sharing!
Olivia- Reinvented Collection says
August 8, 2016 at 10:34 amHi 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
Brandy says
August 8, 2016 at 12:36 pmChia 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!
Lori says
August 8, 2016 at 11:51 amI love this! Doggies need ice cream treats too! Thanks for sharing at DI & DI 🙂 We enjoy seeing your creativity each week!
Miz Helen says
August 9, 2016 at 9:07 amYour 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
JESS44903 says
August 9, 2016 at 2:47 pmWhat a neat idea!! 🙂
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DearCreatives (@DearCreatives) says
August 10, 2016 at 6:41 pmOh my goodness. Our English Bulldog would love these. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Party. Pinned & shared.
CJ Huang says
August 11, 2016 at 3:31 pmLooks like your dog’s really enjoying these treats! I’m liking how you added a treat on top, just to make it even better. 🙂
apoconant says
August 11, 2016 at 6:35 pmIs there a cat variation? :3
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Jen Young says
August 12, 2016 at 10:10 amSo 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!
Brandy says
August 12, 2016 at 10:29 amThanks for the warning! I had no idea. I think sticking with natural peanut butter would be a safe bet, for sure!
Sherry says
August 14, 2016 at 6:37 amOur dogs love peanut butter anything! Thanks so much for sharing at Merry Monday.
Amy @ The Quiet Homemaker says
May 31, 2018 at 8:27 amThank you so much for this! I know my pups are going to love this!! 🙂 Pinned!
Blessings,
Amy
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
June 5, 2018 at 4:21 pmI 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
Nancy says
July 13, 2018 at 9:19 pmGreat 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!
Eva says
February 3, 2019 at 9:57 pmI will definitely try these ice cream treats but I wanted to THANK-YOU for your warning about Xylitol!! I was clueless about it.
Brandy says
February 4, 2019 at 10:51 amI 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!
Carol Cox says
May 12, 2019 at 4:18 pmI have vanilla yogurt, it that ok to use in place of plain? Thanks
Brandy says
May 12, 2019 at 7:00 pmI would imagine that’d be just fine!
Helen says
June 12, 2019 at 3:35 pmIn 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