Pupsicle Recipes
Summer time means warmer weather and ice-cream! But before you decide to give your furry friend a lick, have a close look at the ingredients. For many dogs the lactose in dairy can lead to an upset stomach, diarrhea and even vomiting. Unprocessed, plain yogurt is likely easiest for a dog’s tummy and it’s what we use in our mixes.
Nothing beats sharing an ice-cream with a loved one. See if these ones below don’t put a smile on your faces. Don’t forget to check out our fun freezer safe moulds.
Banana peanut butter pups
This recipe is simple, delicious and easy to vary. Smash treats and mix in throughout, or place them in the centre of the pupsicle as a hidden reward. You really can’t go wrong with this mixture and it’s something that you can your dog can enjoy together (although you might want to leave out the dog biscuits for yours).
Ingredients
2 bananas
2 tablespoons peanut butter (be sure it’s unsalted, no added sugar, and xylitol-free)
A small handful of a favourite treat
How to make it:
1) Blend the bananas.
2) Stir in the peanut butter.
3) Sprinkle or mix in the treats.
4) Pour into popsicle moulds or ice trays and freeze until solid.
The Chicken Pup
For something a bit meatier, try combining some cooked chicken, with stock and some fresh veggies. We substitute coconut milk for yogurt to keep these dairy free.
Ingredients
250 ml chicken or beef stock (low sodium is preferred)
120 ml coconut milk or 100g of yogurt
½ a carrot
½ a chicken breast (around 40g should be plenty)
How to make it:
1) Boil or steam the carrot until it is soft enough to blend.
2) Bake chicken until completely cooked through.
3) Blend or smash carrot to remove large chunks.
5) Finely chop the chicken.
4) Combine and mix together all ingredients.
5) Pour into popsicle moulds or ice trays and freeze until solid
Fresh Fruit Pup
By combining fresh fruit with a meat broth, you’ll have a healthy treat that will go down easy.
Ingredients
250 ml chicken or beef stock (low sodium is preferred)
20-30 blueberries
½ an apple
4 strawberries
Several leaves of spinach
How to make it:
1) Peel, and chop an apple making pieces small enough to be swallowed by your dog.
2) Wash and slice the strawberries.
3) Cut the spinach into small ribbons.
4) Combine the above with the remaining ingredients and mix together.
5) Pour into popsicle moulds or ice trays and freeze until solid.