When your dog is a good boy (a.k.a. all the time), you know the one thing he'll love even more than a head scratch is a peanut-butter filled treat. But what most pet owners don’t realize that it’s incredibly easy to make your own dog treats at home with ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Foods like plain yogurt, peanut butter, and bananas are just as good for pups as they are for humans, and they're the perfect base for these simple-to-make "pupsicles." The frozen treats are ideal for the dog days of summer or unseasonably warm fall weather. Bonus: They stay fresh for months in the freezer!
To make them, watch the video above and follow the simple recipe below.
Peanut Butter, Banana, and Yogurt 'Pupsicles'
- 4 cups (32-ounce container) plain yogurt
- 1 large banana
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter
- Coconut or olive oil cooking spray
- Small dog treats for the popsicle "sticks"
- Blend yogurt, banana, and peanut butter in blender.
- Place small cups in a rimmed baking pan and spray with cooking spray. (Instead of cups, you can use a silicone mold.)
- Fill cups half way with yogurt mixture then place one treat in each cup to serve as an edible popsicle stick.
- Transfer pan to freezer and freeze for 2 to 3 hours.
- Remove a "pupsicle" from the freezer and hold onto the stick as your furry friend enjoys his treat. Once the frozen portion gets to be a manageable size, your dog can enjoy the treat on his own.
- For dogs who are overeager and will want to chow these down right away, consider letting them soften a bit before letting Fido dig in.
