7 Drool-Worthy Frozen Treats to Keep Your Pup Cool and Comfy All Summer!

These frozen treats will help keep your pup cool as a cucumber on hot summer days

Picture this: it’s a blazing day, and there I am, stretched out like a pancake, when my human pulls out a frosty surprise – a homemade frozen treat. I went from puddle to perky in about two seconds flat!

So, let’s get frosty with my top seven frozen treats that’ll keep us cool, happy, and ready for the next round of fetch!

Quick Sniffs

• Cool Down Fast: Frozen treats are the perfect way to help us stay cool in hot weather.

• Simple Ingredients: Most of these treats use ingredients you probably already have at home.

• Variety is Key: Mix up the flavours and textures to keep things exciting.

• Great for Hydration: These treats add a little extra moisture to keep us hydrated.

Digging Deeper: 7 Easy Frozen Treats for Dogs

1. Peanut Butter & Banana Freezies

Nothing says “doggy dessert” quite like peanut butter. Add a banana, and it’s perfection!

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (make sure it’s xylitol-free)

• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Blend the banana, peanut butter, and water until smooth.

2. Pour into ice cube trays or silicone molds and freeze for 3-4 hours.

3. Serve one or two cubes on a hot day, and watch us go bananas!

Cat Comparison: Cats don’t even understand the joy of peanut butter. How do they live without it?

Peanut butter and banana - pure perfection! 

2. Watermelon Wonder Cubes

A simple, refreshing treat that’s hydrating and tasty. Plus, watermelon is low-calorie and full of vitamins! Feel free to pop one in your mouth too ;)

Ingredients

• 1 cup seedless watermelon, chopped

Instructions

1. Puree the watermelon until smooth.

2. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze for a few hours.

3. Hand us a cube or two, and let the juicy goodness do its work!

Watermelon makes for super simple yet refreshing frozen treats

3. Apple & Greek Yogurt Bites

This one’s a little tangy and a lot tasty! Perfect for a creamy, crunchy snack.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1/4 cup applesauce (unsweetened)

Instructions

1. Mix the Greek yogurt and applesauce in a bowl.

2. Pour into molds and freeze for 2-3 hours.

3. Pop one out, and watch us go to town!

For a perfectly creamy, crunchy snack

4. Berry Delight Pops

Packed with antioxidants, these berry pops are as healthy as they are tasty!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)

• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Blend the berries with water until smooth.

2. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.

3. Let us enjoy a burst of berry flavour on a hot day!

Blueberry pops are packed with antioxidants

7. Chicken Broth Cubes

A savoury option for those days when we need something a bit meatier. It’s like an icy soup, but better!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Mix the chicken broth with water.

2. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze.

3. Hand over a cube, and watch us savour every lick!

Pro Tip: This is definitely a dog thing. Cats simply don’t understand the art of an icy broth treat.

Frozen chicken broth! Need I say more?!!!

Bonus Recipe: Cool Minty Fresh Freezies

Looking for an extra-refreshing treat that not only cools but also freshens breath? These frozen minty bites are a summer must-have! With fresh herbs and a hint of honey, they’re the perfect pup-approved snack to keep things cool and breezy.

Ingredients

• 1 (6 oz) container plain yogurt

• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves

• 1 tablespoon honey (optional – for that hint of sweetness)

Instructions

1. Blend It Up: In a food processor, combine the yogurt, mint, and parsley. Pulse until the herbs are finely chopped and fully mixed in.

2. Optional Sweetness: If you’re feeling fancy, add in the honey and pulse again until smooth.

3. Freeze the Magic: Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and pop it in the freezer. Wait about an hour, or until they’re fully set.

4. Serve & Store: Hand one over for minty-fresh breath and cool relief, and keep the extras stored in the freezer.

Cat Comparison: These treats might actually make the cat look twice, but let’s be real – they’ll just sniff, look disgusted, and trot away, missing out on all that minty goodness. More for us, right?

The perfect summer treat that not only cools but also freshens breath

Cool Down Tips for Summer

1. Serve Frozen Treats Outside: These treats can get a bit messy, so the backyard is the perfect place for snacking.

2. Moderation is Key: One or two cubes is usually enough – remember, these are treats!

3. Stay Hydrated: Always have fresh water available, especially on those extra-hot days.

4. Rotate Flavours: Keep things exciting by mixing up the treats so we don’t get bored.

So, let’s get to it! Make these easy treats and your little buddy will agree that summer never tasted so good!
Truffle 🐾

Summer never tasted better than with these frozen treats

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Hi there, I’m Truffle (aka Truffbear, Truffito, Truffkin, Trufflenose, Baron von Truffy … and a million more. What can I say, my human loves me). I’ve been called a philosopher of sorts, with a keen nose for treats (did someone say chicken?) and a knack for solving the perplexing intricacies of canine-human relations.

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