Description
Cool canine Frozen Strawberry Banana Bites deliver a refreshing summer treat packed with nutritious ingredients dogs adore. Pups will eagerly enjoy these simple, homemade frozen snacks that provide a healthy and delightful reward during warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Dog-Safe Ingredients:
Fruits:
- 1 ripe banana
- 56 fresh strawberries (stems removed)
Protein/Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) plain yogurt (unsweetened and unflavored)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) peanut butter (xylitol-free)
Instructions
- Gather fresh, ripe banana and strawberries, ensuring they are clean and free from bruises or blemishes.
- Carefully peel banana and slice into uniform small chunks to promote even blending and consistent texture.
- Hull strawberries by removing green leafy tops and cut into manageable pieces for smooth processing.
- Transfer banana, strawberries, yogurt, and peanut butter into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Pulse and blend ingredients until achieving a completely smooth, creamy consistency with no visible chunks.
- Select silicone molds, ice cube trays, or small paper cups as your freezing vessels for portioning.
- Carefully pour the blended mixture into chosen containers, filling each compartment evenly to ensure uniform freezing.
- Place filled molds in freezer, maintaining a consistent temperature of 0°F or below for optimal freezing.
- Allow treats to solidify for minimum 3 hours or until completely frozen and firm throughout.
- Remove frozen bites from molds by gently pressing or twisting, creating individual servings for your canine companion.
- Store remaining frozen treats in an airtight, freezer-safe container to maintain freshness and prevent freezer burn.
- Serve one frozen bite as a refreshing, nutritious reward for your dog, monitoring portion sizes based on their weight and dietary needs.
Notes
- Select ripe, spotless fruits to ensure the highest nutritional value and sweetest taste for your furry friend.
- Use plain, unsweetened yogurt without artificial sweeteners to keep the treats healthy and safe for dogs.
- Check peanut butter ingredients carefully, avoiding xylitol, which is toxic to dogs, and opt for natural, unsalted varieties.
- Experiment with portion sizes based on your dog’s weight and treat tolerance to prevent overfeeding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 34 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 7 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg