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Dog ice cream is the perfect summertime treat for your furry friend. I love making this homemade dog ice cream for my dog so he doesnโt feel left out. I make it with dog-friendly ingredients like peanut butter, yogurt, and bacon, then I freeze it into a soft, scoopable consistency thatโs easy for dogs to lick right out of their bowl. Best of all, this recipe makes a big batch so my dog can have plenty of cool treats to enjoy all summer long.
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โI made this frozen yogurt for my dogโs birthday treat, and it was a huge hit! I used goat milk yogurt and natural PB (peanuts are the only ingredient). I used slightly less peanut butter and added a little coconut oil and honey. I blended it with a hand mixer and then froze it in small jars. I sprinkled bacon on top instead of mixing it in.โ โ Amy
A Cool Treat For Your 4 Legged Friend
This homemade dog ice cream recipe with yogurt, peanut butter, and bacon is just the thing for your favorite four-legged friend. When the hot weather hits, and I enjoy a nice, refreshing bowl of ice cream, I always feel bad for my dog. He looks on longingly, waiting for me to share. Now, I donโt have to share from my bowl as Iโve made a batch just for him.
Made with all-natural, unsweetened peanut butter, plain yogurt, and bacon, itโs the perfect dog-friendly treat. I mix it all together and freeze it so itโs cool and refreshing, and easily scoopable, sort of like soft serve.
Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream?
Dogs should not be fed โhumanโ ice cream, as they have different digestive systems and canโt digest dairy very well. Sugar, chocolate, and too much lactose can cause problems, including gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or vomiting.
The ingredients Iโve used in this recipe are safe for dogs to eat, but I always recommend keeping an eye on your pup after feeding them something new to see how they react.
Since this recipe has real food ingredients, itโs safe for humans to eat, too. So if your kids find their way to it, or you want to taste it, all will be fine.
I recommend starting your dog off with ยผ cup at a time, and then increasing the amount for bigger dogs.
Three Simple Ingredients
- Peanut butter:ย Go for a creamy version instead of chunky, and natural ingredients instead of processed. Make sure there is no xylitol, as itโs toxic for dogs, or any sweeteners.
- Plain yogurt:ย I recommend using Greek yogurt because it has significantly less lactose than regular yogurt and has more protein. Even lactose-free Greek yogurt will work well. Avoid sweetened yogurt, especially those with artificial sweeteners.
- Bacon bits:ย This ingredient is optional, but your dog will love it.
Mix Ins
- Add a splash low-sodium chicken broth for more flavor.
- Stir in bananas or strawberries for more texture.
- Sprinkle with crushed dog biscuits or treats.
- Add other ingredients based on what your dog likes and what they can digest well.
Homemade Dog Ice Cream
Ingredientsย
- 8 oz. creamy peanut butter 227g, I used natural, no sugar added.
- 8 oz. plain yogurt 227g, Greek and lactose-free also work
- ยผ cup cooked bacon bits optional
Instructionsย
- Mix together the peanut butter, yogurt, and optional bacon bits.8 oz. creamy peanut butter, 8 oz. plain yogurt, ยผ cup cooked bacon bits
- Freeze until firm.
- Serve to your dog in ยผ-1 cup increments, based on your dog's size and weight.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Beckyโs Tips
- Use all-natural peanut butter without xylitol, as it is toxic toย dogs.
- Avoid sweetened dairy products or anything with artificial sweeteners.
- Swap the plain yogurt for Greek yogurt.ย
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 8 weeks.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Homemade Dog Ice Cream Step by Step
Combine the ingredients: Mix 8 oz. of peanut butter, 8 oz. of plain yogurt, and, optionally, ยผ cup bacon bits in a loaf pan.
Freeze: Transfer the loaf pan to the freezer and freeze until firm.
Serve: Serve in ยผ-1 cup increments, based on your dogโs size and weight.
Additional Ways To Serve Dog Ice Cream
Make an ice cream sandwich.ย Place a scoop of the ice cream between two roundย dog treats;ย scrape the excess off the sides, and freeze again.
Freeze in an ice cube tray. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container and pull out just what you need. This gives you easy-to-use, smaller portion sized servings.
Make pupcicles. One reader suggests washing and drying a styrofoam egg carton or an ice cube tray will also work. Spray it with Pam or coconut oil spray. Use a scoop to put the ice cream into each egg cup, and then stick a dog bone treat in for pupcicles!
How to Store
This ice cream lasts up to 8 weeks in the freezer. So make a big batch and save it, so your furry friends can enjoy this treat all summer long.
More Pet Treat Recipes to Try
- These Dog Cupcakes are made with applesauce, peanut butter, honey, eggs, and whole wheat flour for a sweet treat.
- For these Cheese Dog Treats,ย I use flour, eggs, water, and a low-fat cheese.
- These quick and easy Sweet Potato Dog Treats feature sweet potatoes, eggs, applesauce, and flour.
- Oat Apple Dog Pretzels are simple to make with just 4 ingredients.
This appears to be a simple and enjoyable recipe. I think my dog will love the mix of peanut butter and yogurt, and I might try adding bacon too. Iโve also picked up some ready-made dog ice cream from Frostreats a few times. They use simple ingredients, and my pup really enjoys it. But homemade is always a nice option when thereโs time. Thanks for sharing this
I froze them in ice cube trays once frozen pop them out of trays and into zip bag my guys love frozen treats
Wash n dry a styrofoam egg carton. Spray with Pam or coconut oil spray. Use scoop to put in each egg cup , stick in a dog bone treat for pupcicles !
Great idea, Leanne! Thanks for sharing!
Can I add monk fruit or stevia to sweetened?
There’s no need to sweeten this ice cream!
How do you make it like ice cream consistency? Made this and it was hard as ice vs ice cream after frozen
Unfortunately, we can’t use the ingredients that normally depress the freezing point and make ice cream softer, like sugar, because they’re not good for pups! We recommend using whole milk or full-fat yogurt and letting the ice cream sit out for about 10 minutes before serving it to help it soften up.
I make ice cream for my dogs a lot, but I use one cup Peanut butter, 3 very ripe bananas, and a large container of Plain or Vanilla Greek Yogurt. I also put them in ice cream cup I purchase online.
This ice cream looks so nice is it one small pot of yogurt you put into it how long can you keep it in the freezer please
Hi Cindy, we used an 8-ounce container of yogurt, so a little bit bigger than the single-serve pots. It will keep well for up to 8 weeks in the freezer!
Thank you for letting me know
Just popped these in the freezer! I’m so excited to give these to my pups! Ty for the simple recipe!!
I hope the tails are waggin!
Looks realley good going to make for the two babies
I hope your fur babies enjoy it!
My boys loved the peanut butter treats so much that i would like to try the “ice cream”. Could vanilla greek yogurt be used?
Plain is better for your dog as it has less sugar!
Could you use greek vanilla yogurt? My sweet old Gucci loves the peanut butter treats. Notorious hasn’t had one yet, but my hope is that he will like them, too.
Plain is better for your dog as it has less sugar!
Wow an amazing recipe and story!!!!
Thank you, Charlotte!!