When the weather gets hot, why not treat your pupper to some homemade dog ice cream! Whether it’s their birthday, maybe they’ve got a new job or just passed their driving test, celebrate with some puppy ice cream. This is such an easy recipe, peanut flavor with bacon bits – you’re dog will love you for it!
I made my best sous-chef (my Yellow Lab Scout) some homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats. Since then, I’ve been brainstorming other puppy treats to make. I came across some recipes for Puppy Ice Cream and thought she would just LOVE some Peanut Butter Bacon Puppy Ice Cream for her birthday!! Dessert for dogs, who’s a god boy or girl!
Why this Puppy Ice Cream is so good
- Easy to make, only 3 ingredients needed.
- A delicious treat for your dog, without the sugar of human ice cream.
- Add in your dogs fave flavors.
- Make doggie ice cream sandwiches!
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter – go for creamy. I sued Smuckers ‘Natural’.
- Plain Yogurt – Greek yogurt is good, it has significantly less lactose than regular yogurt.
- Bacon bits – optional!
How to make Puppy Ice Cream
Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe
Mix the ingredients and freeze, serve to your dog in 1/2 and 1 cup increments!
Homemade Dog Friendly Ice Cream
Dog-friendly ice cream is softer and easier to portion than other frozen treats. That makes it a great choice for dogs that tend to scarf treats whole or for senior dogs with limited teeth. These ice cream recipes also work well as meal toppers that mix in easily with regular dog food.
Puppy Ice Cream Sandwich
Add in some Peanut Butter Dog Treats and make an ice cream sandwich, my dog loved them! If an ice cream sandwich is desired, place a scoop of the ice cream between two circular dog treats, scrap the excess off the sides, and freeze again (to make less messy).
It was a huge success, so much so that I couldn’t really capture it on film. She definitely loved it!! Since she is on a bit of a diet (Scout is big-boned…not fat…but some say 110 lbs is too big for a female lab…??) she only got to eat one for now. These freeze really well, so I have the others waiting for her in the freezer. She will thank me once the summer heat rolls in! Girl loves to eat!
Flavors of Puppy Ice Cream
Making doggie ice cream is really easy. It’s all based on plain yogurt and fresh ingredients that are good for dogs like bacon and peanut butter. Every dog is different so you know what is good for them and how much they should enjoy. you could try Oatmeal and Cinnamon or how about Banana and Strawberries.
Top Tips
- Ice Cream lasts up to 8 weeks in the freezer so your furry friends can enjoy them for a long time.
- Consider toppings or add-ins. For instance, splash in some low-sodium chicken broth.
- Use doggie treats to make an ice cream sandwich.
- Do make sure to avoid giving your dog sweetened dairy products, especially anything with artificial sweeteners. Greek yogurt for dogs is good, thanks to its high protein content.
Check out these great desserts for humans!
- Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Brown Sugar Icing (Easy Pound Cake Recipe)
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- Pink Grapefruit Cake with Ginger Grapefruit Glaze
- Velvet Chocolate Cake Recipe with Chocolate Ganache Icing (Chocolate Bundt Cake)
Have you tried this Puppy Ice Cream? Feel free to leave a star rating (from your pupper) and I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter I used Smuckers 'Natural'
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup bacon bits optional
Instructions
- mix the ingredients together and freeze until well frozen.
- If an ice cream sandwich is desired, place a scoop of the ice cream between two circular dog treats, scrap the excess off the sides, and freeze again (to make less messy) (if you need a dog treat recipe, click here: https://www.thecookierookie.com/pb-dog-treats/)
- Serve to your dog in 1/2 cup-1 cup increments and make them very happy!!
Nutrition
Thank you, Charlotte!!
Wow an amazing recipe and story!!!!
Love it!
I made this frozen yogurt for my dog’s 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.
so so so amazing
so weird
:) Thank you!
Happy Belated Birthday Scout!
Sounds great! Make sure not to use artificially sweetened yogurt. Also, this recipe makes nearly 2000 calories, so please do not feed in 1 cup increments! Even your big lab only needs 1400-1800 calories a day (depending on how active she is), so giving her a cup of that (roughly half the recipe) would be more than half her daily calories. I think she’d rather have a smaller amount of ice cream than have to skip a meal to make up for a big indulgence.
It would be perfectly healthy to eat, although its a bit thin to be super tasty. I do have a couple ice cream recipes on the site, you can search “ice cream” in the search bar on the right. Thanks SO much for stopping by!
Is this puppy ice cream good for humans to eat? I don’t have any fur babies (only plush ones. not allowed in apartment).
I would like to make my own nutdutters.
Aw thank you!! I hope your fur babies love it!
thanks for a great recipe. your fur baby does not look too heavy and she is beautiful. I can’t wait to try it for my girls and big boy.
Just fyi… purina brand is horrible. Dogs and cats have been dying from their China made treats for over 7 years… With an FDA investigation finding various toxic ingredients (some illegal to use!). I hope you keep your pet’s health in mind and do not feed their brand or advertise for them! Not worth it!!!
I will!!! haha
Give Scout a belly rub from me!
Oh you will be the most popular neighbor around for sure!!! Thanks for stopping by :)
The dogs in my neighborhood already love me but they are going to go CRAZY when they try this!
what a great recipe! i must do it! :-)) and eat it!
What a great idea!
Thanks Sarah :) BERNICE!!!! ha, that name just made my night!! how cute
How fun! Happy Birthday Scout. My pup Bernice would love this!
thank you so much Jen! I hope kiwi loves it. don’t you love their made up bdays? lol. these dogs are awfully spoiled :)
Can I just say how much I especially love the top picture with Scout waiting in the background (I love all the pictures!)! I had no idea making doggie ice cream was so easy – what a fun idea! I am definitely going to have to do this on Kiwi’s made up birthday!
This recipe makes me want to adopt a puppy! :)
yay!!! i hope they love it :). i’m sure scout would absolutely love Chloe and Lola (love the names!!)
I am going to be making this ice cream for Chloe and Lola really soon. I know they will love it.
she says thank you!! :)
Oh happy (belated) birthday Scout!