Vegan frozen dog treats to make at home: easy recipe for hot days
A vegan frozen dog treat is a simple refreshment for warm days. This recipe comes without added sugar and is easy to prepare ahead. Important: always introduce new ingredients slowly, and with sensitive dogs it is better to check with your vet first.
Pink frozen dog treat with banana, soya yoghurt and beetroot
The colour comes from beetroot powder. Keep the portions small, especially with small dogs.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 100 ml unsweetened apple purée
- 450 g unsweetened soya yoghurt
- 100 ml coconut milk with no added sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons peanut butter without xylitol, sugar and salt
- 20 g rolled oats, optional
- 1 teaspoon beetroot powder
Method
- Peel the bananas and mash them with a fork.
- Add the apple purée, soya yoghurt, coconut milk and coconut oil.
- Stir in the peanut butter thoroughly.
- Add the rolled oats if you like.
- Stir in the beetroot powder until the mixture is evenly pink.
- Fill small silicone moulds or ice cube trays.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Let it soften briefly before feeding and give only small portions.
What should I look out for?
Please use only peanut butter without xylitol, without added sugar and without salt. Xylitol is dangerous for dogs. Feed frozen dog treats in small amounts only and watch how well your dog takes the ingredients.
Things to do on hot days
When it is too warm outside for long walks, calm search games at home are a good addition. The lumiies® Twisty Ball can be filled with small snacks and offers mental enrichment through sniffing.
FAQ: vegan frozen dog treats
Can every dog eat a vegan frozen dog treat?
Not every dog takes every ingredient well. Start with small amounts and watch the digestion. If your dog has allergies or an illness, or if you are unsure, please ask your vet.
How often can my dog have a frozen treat?
A frozen dog treat is an occasional snack, not a meal. Small portions are enough, especially with small dogs.
Can I make the frozen treats in advance?
Yes, you can freeze them in portions and let them soften briefly when you need them.
