Frozen Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats
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5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
Frozen Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats
Description
This recipe softens peanut butter to an easily spoonable consistency and spreads an even layer into silicone molds. A mashed banana is combined with Greek yogurt to form a creamy mixture that is layered on top. The molds are gently tapped to remove air bubbles and ensure even layers before freezing.
Leaving the treats to freeze for four hours results in firm frozen bites that dogs can enjoy as a cool snack. The peanut butter provides richness and flavor, while the banana and yogurt add moisture and mild sweetness along with a creamy texture. This combination is simple and focused on dog safety, avoiding any toxic ingredients like xylitol often found in commercial peanut butters.
Storing these treats in an airtight container between sheets of parchment paper helps maintain their shape and freshness in the freezer. They can be removed individually as needed for portion control and to avoid waste. These frozen treats can be useful for active dogs, hot-weather refreshment, or rewarding good behavior with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter **Side Note: Make sure the peanut butter you use doesn’t have Xylitol in it. It’s a sweetener used in many foods, including peanut butter, and is safe for humans but potentially deadly for dogs. If ingested, it can cause seizures, liver failure, and death, warned one animal hospital, which called xylitol “extremely toxic” to dogs.
- 1 banana ripe
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Heat the peanut butter in a microwave-safe dish for 10-15 seconds, or until it's softened and a bit runny.
- Spoon an even layer of peanut butter into each silicone mold. Slightly tap the silicone trays to remove any air bubbles and to make them level.
- Make the banana mixture by mashing the ripe banana in a bowl with a fork until creamy. Add the Greek yogurt and mix until well combined.
- Spoon an even layer of the banana/yogurt mixture until the mold is filled up. Tap the silicone trays lightly on the counter then place them into the freezer for 4 hours.
- Remove from the silicone molds and store these frozen treats layered in parchment in an air-tight sealed container in the freezer. Enjoy!
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Overall Rating
5
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