These super easy frozen dog treats can be made in minutes and your dog will love them!
Can you believe that this handsome little guy turned FOUR last week?!
It seems like just yesterday that we brought him home to our previous house, to a waiting Einstein, and crossed our fingers that the two of them would get along. Duke was enamored with Einstein from the get-go and they certainly had complementary personalities. Duke is a little crazy, a bit anxious, and more dependent, while Einstein was as laid back as they come and Mr. Independent.
Last fall, within a matter of weeks, Duke lost his very best friend and then welcomed a new baby brother, and he managed to adjust so much better than I ever thought he would. He’s a little bit more mellow now, and he’s much more relaxed with the boys. He has also become a beggar, which he never was before Einstein passed away… I think Einy must have left that little piece of himself with Duke ;-) So needless to say, he absolutely devoured these little treats!
It wouldn’t be a birthday without a bunch of old photos! :)
A quick note on these frozen pupcakes; I’ve posted frozen dog treats before and have received some comments from folks that they are too messy and made a mess on their carpet. These get gobbled up really quickly by Duke, so they don’t melt or get messy at all, but if your dog is a slow eater, you may want to make it an outside treat.
Happy Birthday, Duke! Here’s to another fun and fabulous year!
Spray a regular or mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray (or use silicone muffin pans).
Place the almond butter, yogurt, and banana in a blender and puree until smooth. Add water a teaspoon at a time, if needed, to create a smooth consistency.
Divide the mixture into the muffin tins and freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Run a thin knife around the edges and pop out the treats, then store in a freezer ziploc bag for up to 2 months.
Recipe Notes:
Any kind of nut butter can be used in place of almond butter - most dogs love peanut butter!
If you have a dog who is a slow eater, you may want to give them the treat outside to avoid a mess on the floor.
Tonight I am enjoying your posts with pet pictures and pet recipes. You have remembered your special fur children so sweetly in everything you have shared with us. Thank You! All are so unique, none will ever be the same unless they are cloned.
My thoughts on people who own pets: To those who complained about the ice cream mess…Owners think ahead, your pet is anxious they are aware they are about to receive a treat. Human kids even adults can make a mess with ice cream. Frosty Paw ice cream from the grocery store, my little dogs get little spoonfuls, not fed fast and not a whole container. They are not fed where there is carpet, plus if there is an accident, it can be cleaned. Think about it for a moment, if your parents or whoever raised you did not change diapers, bathe you or clean up if you have had an accident…Should they never give you a treat or do something for you that you can’t? Why do you have the pet if you do not realize they can make accidents? People need to understand that being a responsible pet owner is more than saying I have a dog.
Browneyed Baker you rock! I am a former owner of a Pet Sitting company and there isn’t a pet that I wouldn’t go to bat for, so thank you for your posts. I never tire of a pet or the subject!!!
My lab puppy, Lucy, loves these!! To avoid the mess, I put the mixture in some Kongs and freeze them. That way Lucy has to work for her treat and the mess stays contained inside the Kong. Works great!
You can tell how much he is aticipating his birthday treat! It makes me wish I had a dog to make this for. He is a beautiful animal! Happy Birthday to you Duke!
Happy belated Birthday to a handsome little guy. I don’t have a dog, so I’m amazed at all the great people food they can eat. Hope you all had a great day celebrating together.
Hi Michelle, I am looking for a great Shortbread Recipe. I have been using a recipe I found at Food.com and it is so moist it falls apart! I used to Bake all the time but just tried this last week.
Any direction would be appreciated! Duke is a doll and he makes me miss my little Basenji I had for 16 years. A real homewrecker but I just put tons of stuff in the Attic. It is still up there even though she is gone 3 years now. Give your Pup a pat for me! I have 2 Senior Cats and a small herd of Horses but I am dogless!
Happy Birthday to Duke! I have made the other frozen treats for my dog and she loves them so much! I can’t open the freezer without her running to see if I’m pulling out a treat for her! Can’t wait to try these out as well!
Here is another idea: 4 over ripe bananas, 1pt – 1qt of strawberries (fresh or frozen) 1qt of any kind of yogurt. Put it all in the food processor and blend until it is all one color and no lumps. I use an ice cream scoop and put it in 2 oz plastic cups and freeze. I get about 40 plus/minus. Put them in a plastic bag and store in the freezer. The sound of the freezer drawer opening brings a big black rescued Greyhound track dog sliding into the kitchen.
I make this all the time, but I put the mixture inside a large Kong and then freeze it. Eliminates the mess and it takes my dogs longer to eat instead of two bites. Sometimes I even mix some dog food or chopped carrots into it.
December 17, 2018
Dear Browneyed Baker,
Tonight I am enjoying your posts with pet pictures and pet recipes. You have remembered your special fur children so sweetly in everything you have shared with us. Thank You! All are so unique, none will ever be the same unless they are cloned.
My thoughts on people who own pets: To those who complained about the ice cream mess…Owners think ahead, your pet is anxious they are aware they are about to receive a treat. Human kids even adults can make a mess with ice cream. Frosty Paw ice cream from the grocery store, my little dogs get little spoonfuls, not fed fast and not a whole container. They are not fed where there is carpet, plus if there is an accident, it can be cleaned. Think about it for a moment, if your parents or whoever raised you did not change diapers, bathe you or clean up if you have had an accident…Should they never give you a treat or do something for you that you can’t? Why do you have the pet if you do not realize they can make accidents? People need to understand that being a responsible pet owner is more than saying I have a dog.
Browneyed Baker you rock! I am a former owner of a Pet Sitting company and there isn’t a pet that I wouldn’t go to bat for, so thank you for your posts. I never tire of a pet or the subject!!!
My lab puppy, Lucy, loves these!! To avoid the mess, I put the mixture in some Kongs and freeze them. That way Lucy has to work for her treat and the mess stays contained inside the Kong. Works great!
Duke is so cute~~ Happy birthday! Thank you for sharing this easy treats recipe! Gonna try it.
You can tell how much he is aticipating his birthday treat! It makes me wish I had a dog to make this for. He is a beautiful animal! Happy Birthday to you Duke!
Happy belated Birthday to a handsome little guy. I don’t have a dog, so I’m amazed at all the great people food they can eat. Hope you all had a great day celebrating together.
Hi Michelle, I am looking for a great Shortbread Recipe. I have been using a recipe I found at Food.com and it is so moist it falls apart! I used to Bake all the time but just tried this last week.
Any direction would be appreciated! Duke is a doll and he makes me miss my little Basenji I had for 16 years. A real homewrecker but I just put tons of stuff in the Attic. It is still up there even though she is gone 3 years now. Give your Pup a pat for me! I have 2 Senior Cats and a small herd of Horses but I am dogless!
:)
Ellen
Happy Birthday to Duke! I have made the other frozen treats for my dog and she loves them so much! I can’t open the freezer without her running to see if I’m pulling out a treat for her! Can’t wait to try these out as well!
Happy birthday to Duke! I remember when you brought that little guy home – can’t believe it’s been 4 years!
There is no way he can be 4! I swear it was just the other day that you brought him home.
Here is another idea: 4 over ripe bananas, 1pt – 1qt of strawberries (fresh or frozen) 1qt of any kind of yogurt.
Put it all in the food processor and blend until it is all one color and no lumps. I use an ice cream scoop and put it in 2 oz plastic cups and freeze. I get about 40 plus/minus. Put them in a plastic bag and store in the freezer. The sound of the freezer drawer opening brings a big black rescued Greyhound track dog sliding into the kitchen.
Hope Duke enjoyed his birthday. I have a very slow eater and think I will skip this one. I have no almond butter and my local store does not carry it.
Thanks for the puppy pictures! Happy birthday Duke!
Happy Birthday, Einstein! Your puppy picture is just precious, and your frozen treats sound delicious. I will have to try them for my Petey!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY!
I make this all the time, but I put the mixture inside a large Kong and then freeze it. Eliminates the mess and it takes my dogs longer to eat instead of two bites. Sometimes I even mix some dog food or chopped carrots into it.
Aww, happy birthday to Duke!
Those dogs are so gorgeous! Happy Birthday Duke!