July 18 is National Ice Cream Day; a perfect summer treat on a hot day. While the occasional small amount of vanilla ice cream is probably okay for your dog, it shouldn’t be a regular treat for them as adult dogs don’t really have the stomach to handle lactose.
Here are a few of our favourite dog-friendly “ice cream” treats that you can make at home!
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA from Dog Tipper
- 3-4 ripe bananas, peeled
- 32 ounces plain yogurt, low-fat
- 1 cup peanut butter, organic
- Add bananas, peanut butter, and yogurt to a blender.
- Blend until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour into ice cube tray and freeze.
COCONUT BLUEBERRY from Dog Milk
- 32 oz. unsweetened coconut milk
- 3/4 cup fresh, washed blueberries
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour into ice cube tray and freeze.
CAROB CHIP from The Dogington Post
- 12 oz. low-fat, plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup carob chips
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour into ice cube tray and freeze.
Last modified: October 7, 2023
