Mini Fruity Popsicles For Dogs

Ice cream is one of the frozen desserts many dogs love especially during warm weather. Unfortunately, commercial ice creams contain excessive sugar and artificial flavorings that are unhealthy for our dogs. Besides, some dogs are lactose intolerance.

Being health conscious over food choices, be it for our dogs or ourselves, doesn’t mean eating plain, bland, and boring foods, this is the most common misconception many have. I’m not suggesting abstinence, knowing this could mean suicidal for some, instead we could improvise the way we prepare our dogs’ food. And with the recent rising cost of dog food and treats, all the more we should revise our pet food budget.

Without further ado, here’s the mini fruity Popsicles (minus the stick) recipe for both you and your dog to enjoy. This is a great treat for family picnics. These fruity pops not only quench our thirst but also give our dog a quick burst of nutritious energy while romping in the park!

Note: Baby food has great nutritional value, it contains lots of vitamins and minerals. It’s also easy to digest that many puppies and dogs love. Be sure to get one that’s organic with no added sugar or preservatives.

Servings: 3 dozens of mini fruity Popsicles

Ingredients:

• 4 cups yogurt, preferably plain favor
• 1 jar baby food, any fruit flavor
• 2 tablespoon of organic honey
• 2 tablespoon of natural peanut butter

Methods:

1. Puree all ingredients in a food processor.
2. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze for one hour or more, depending the temperature setting.
3. Thaw just so slightly before serving.

Special notes: Although I used baby food as one of the ingredients, you may opt for homemade fruit juice instead. Just remember that homemade juices will oxidize very quickly, so you might want to consume the pops within that day of making. Do not refreeze the pops once they’re out.

On yogurt, choose plain or vanilla favor. Otherwise, your pops will have very funky taste.