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These easy frozen dog treats are made with just 3 ingredients and come together in 10 minutes flat. Your pup will be asking for them all summer long.
My sheepadoodle Po goes absolutely wild for these. I keep a batch in the freezer every single summer, and the second I head toward that freezer door, he is right there next to me wagging his tail. Once you see how easy they are to make, you will keep a batch going all season too.
Why This Recipe Works
The watermelon layer goes in first and freezes into a light pink, hydrating base. Watermelon is actually 92% water, so it is one of the most refreshing things you can give your dog on a hot day. Then the peanut butter yogurt layer goes on top and firms up into a creamy, protein-packed finish. The result is a two-toned treat that looks adorable popped out of the mold and is genuinely good for your dog. Three ingredients, no baking, and they are done in 10 minutes of prep. That is it.
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Key Ingredients
- Plain Greek yogurt acts as the base for both layers. It adds protein and probiotics that are great for your dog’s digestion. Make sure it is plain with no added sweeteners. Non-fat works just fine here, and you can also use coconut yogurt if your dog is sensitive to dairy.
- Chopped watermelon blends up smooth and gives the treats that gorgeous pink color. Always remove the rind and any seeds before blending. Seeds can be hard for dogs to digest and the rind is rough on their bellies.
- Creamy peanut butter is safe for dogs as long as it does NOT contain xylitol. This is a hard rule. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in some brands and it is toxic to dogs. Check the label on your jar every single time. Jif and Skippy are both safe. Do not substitute almond butter or other nut butters, as most nuts are harmful to dogs.
How to Make Frozen Dog Treats
Step 1: Blend the watermelon layer.
Add 1/3 cup of the Greek yogurt and 1 cup of chopped watermelon to your food processor. Blend for 10 to 20 seconds until completely smooth.
Step 2: Fill molds halfway.
Spoon the watermelon mixture into each mold, filling it about halfway up. Two small spoonfuls per cavity is usually right. You want room for the peanut butter layer on top.
Step 3: Blend the peanut butter layer.
Wash out the food processor. Add the remaining 2/3 cup of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter. Blend until smooth. The mixture should pour slowly off a spoon. If it feels too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and blend again until it loosens up. It should flow, but not be watery.
Step 4: Top off the molds.
Spoon or pour the peanut butter mixture over the watermelon layer in each mold, filling all the way to the top.
Step 5: Freeze.
Carefully place the filled molds on a flat surface in the freezer. Freeze for at least 5 hours, or overnight for best results.
Step 6: Pop and serve.
Once fully frozen, pop the treats right out of the molds. They should release easily from silicone. Serve one to your favorite four-legged friend.
How to Store Frozen Dog Treats
Once the treats are fully frozen, pop them out of the molds and transfer them to a freezer-safe airtight container or zip-top bag. Keep them in the freezer at all times. They will stay fresh for up to 2 months.
Do not leave them on the counter or in a warm spot. The watermelon layer holds up longer than the peanut butter, but both will melt quickly at room temperature.
More Dog Treat Recipes
If Po is the test lab for new dog treats around here, these recipes have all earned his stamp of approval:
Frozen Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt divided
- 1 cup chopped watermelon
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Using a food processor, puree together ⅓ of the yogurt with the chopped watermelon. Blend for about 10-20 seconds until smooth.0.33 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup chopped watermelon
- Spoon watermelon into each mold, filling it up halfway. This will take about 2 small spoonfuls.
- Wash the food processor. Then blend together the remaining yogurt and peanut butter until smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the mixture needs to loosen. It should slowly fall off your spoon.0.67 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- All peanut butter mixture over the watermelon mixture inside the molds, filling it up to the brim.
- Carefully place inside the freezer and chill for 5 hours or overnight.
- When done, you can easily pop the treats out of the mold and serve to your favorite four-legged bestie.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: You can store these treats in freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to two months.
- Each dog can react differently to any type of new treat that hits its belly. This is important to note when serving your pup something new for the first time. Serve your pup one treat within 24 hours to see how their belly responds before giving them multiple.
- Depending on your type of yogurt and the temperature, you may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the peanut butter mixture to loosen it up before adding it to the molds. It should slowly fall off your spoon, but shouldn’t be too watery.
- The peanut butter in these treats will melt before the watermelon.
- Be sure to store these treats inside the freezer when not serving.
- Click here to see Silicone molds used for this recipe.
- These treats are 1”x3” and 2”x2”.
- These treats have a light pink color with a light brown color on the bottom.
Can’t wait to make this
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