Our poor little dog, Pearl, has to smell the wonderful things we cook all the time. It must be torture to have all those wonderful smells penetrating your nasal cavities knowing that you won’t get any.
Yes, life for Pearl is pretty tough. You should definitely feel bad for her.
Sometimes she even has to go on trips with us and stay at nice hotels, or ring in the New Year on the Queen Mary.
Like a good mom, I can’t talk about her without showing a baby photo. Just look at that lil’ face!
Because she’s such a good girl despite having it so rough, I thought she deserved some Cooking With Janica recipes too.
I like to keep dog treat recipes very simple. This is one of my favorites as it has only 3 ingredients.
Making them is pretty simple, you just throw all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend.
Then fill up a silicone mold (I use this one
) or an ice cube tray and freeze for two hours.
How simple is that?!
Because these dog treats are frozen instead of baked, they are perfect for summertime. You don’t have to turn on the oven, and your pup gets a tasty treat that cools him/her down.
I hope your furry friend enjoys these treats as much as Pearl does. (Catch her chowing down on one in the video below!)
Yogurt Peanut Butter Banana
Dog Treats Recipe
PrintYogurt Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 30 1x
- Category: Dog Treats
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 32 oz Plain Yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons Peanut Butter (make sure it contains no xylitol, which is toxic to dogs)
- 1 Large Banana, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Blend until creamy.
- Fill a silicone mold or an ice cube tray.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Pop out of molds and serve to your furry best friend. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Calories: 34
Crystal says
How many can I give to my dog I’ve never seen my dog love something so much like he did with these and it’s so simple I filled the ice tray with it and put the rest in the fridge for another time lolol
Finnley says
The puppy paw mold is adorable, I cant wait to try this. Looks so much healthier than anything at the store and I already have the ingredients at home! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jeannie Kushina says
If I make them and put them in containers for gifts are they okay if they’re out of the freezer do they melt or do you have any yogurt recipes that don’t require freezing I have several dogs in the family I want to make treats for ans they all love peanut butter
Jessica Pinney says
They are frozen, so they will definitely melt if they are not frozen. I don’t have any other yogurt recipes, but I do have a Peanut Butter Dog Treat Macaron recipe. http://cookingwithjanica.com/peanut-butte-dog-treat-macarons-recipe/
Karen says
Made these as Christmas presents for my 2 granddogs. They absolutely love them! So easy to make. I got both the large and small paw print molds since one dog is little and one larger.
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diana byrd says
can you use vanilla favor yogurt?
Jessica Pinney says
Flavored yogurt usually means added sugar. I would steer clear.
Michelle Sandoval says
How many each using a small heart mold for a small breed dog of 10 lbs?
I posted before but put my wrong email address
Jessica Pinney says
Hi Michelle! My small dog is about 10 lbs and I wouldn’t give her more than one a day. I would recommend consulting with your vet about it as all dogs are different.
Pari says
So looking forward to making these for my pup! I actually want to make them for a play date at the dog park with some friends. Do the treats melt really fast? I want to take them with me, but I know we need to store them in the freezer.
Jessica Pinney says
Think of them like a popsicle, if they are out of they freezer they will begin the process of melting. You could try putting them in a very cold cooler of ice, but you will likely still be on borrowed time. Hope the pups enjoy!
Jeanie Mikesell says
Can’t wait to try these, but can you please add to your recipe to only use natural or organic peanut butter? Some people may not realize some peanut butter contain zylitol which is toxic to dogs! Thank you!
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Joyce Nykaza says
How much brewers test can you but in the ice cream!
Joselyn says
Can you use strawberry yogurt? Is that ok for pups??
Jessica Pinney says
If it is flavored it probably has sweetener. I would avoid.
Massa Dabeet says
That seems amasing we’re getting a pug
Joy says
What is the calorie content?
Jason says
Can I use vanilla yogurt?
Jessica Pinney says
Vanilla yogurt usually has added sugar. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Mars says
I just made mine today so excited it’s our doggies birthday in July. I made it with plain greek yogurt and Jif creamy peanut butter is it ok that the peanut butter has some sugar and salt in it?
Jessica Pinney says
Yes, that is fine. We have used Jif to make them and they turn out great. The main thing you want to avoid is any peanut butter with xylitol.
Lisa says
Have you used this recipe in a Kong?
Jessica Pinney says
I have not.
Barbara McCleary says
Jessica, do you have other recipes for dog treats? I love to cook and bake and we have 5 dogs in the house currently. 1 is a miniture chawawa, 1 Pit Bull, 1 16 year old black Lab,1 very big dog I don’t know what breed he is and we are currently dog sitting for my brother”s little girl she is a 16 year old terrier. The above recipe will be really nice as we live in Arizona and it is already in the 100″s.
Jessica Pinney says
Hi Barbara! I have two other recipes for dog treats: a pumpkin spice latte and a peanut butter macaron treat. I also have another one coming soon, so look out for that. Hope your dogs enjoy!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! How long do they keep?
Jessica Pinney says
That will largely depend on the age and expiration of your yogurt. I’ve kept them up to two week in my freezer with no issues.
Tracy says
I’ve made these twice for our dog Sophia….and she loves them!
Rebecca says
Just made these over in the UK during our ‘heatwave’ and they’re amazing. My cocker spaniel and his Labrador pal can’t get enough of them. Shame that most Brits don’t bother going to the effort of creating homemade pup treats – all the recipes I find are American.
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Sue says
I was led to believe that dogs are lactose intolerant, so how can they have normal yoghurt?
Jessica Pinney says
Vets often recommend yogurt as an addition to a dog’s diet because of the calcium, protein, and probiotics it contains. Some dogs can have a hard time digesting lactose. I’ve never had one with this issue. If your dog is sensitive to lactose, I would recommend using Greek yogurt, which contains less lactose.
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long in freezer?
Jessica Pinney says
You’re welcome, Vanessa. I have never had these last more than a few weeks in my freezer, because my dogs eat them all! I imagine they would be good for at least 4 weeks. It will probably depend on the expiration of your yogurt.
Samantha says
My babies loved it! Two happy pups
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Doris says
I added some coconut oil and omitted the honey. Love them. I have 4 German Shepherds so as many natural treats I can get is great.
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Stephanie says
My puppies LOVE these treats and they were so easy to make!!
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Elizabeth Davis says
Micah, my baby, he’s 65lbs, absolutely loved these! He even jumped up on the counter an licked the other tray almost dry! Bad dog! Anyway, I have the paws and firehydrant cookie cutter trays and while they’re cute and work great, beware, they’re not sturdy enough for liquid recipes.. The recipe slides all over the place. I had to put a cookie sheet underneath it to put it in the freezer. It was falling all over the tray and on the floor. I think these sheets are made for cookie treats! HOWEVER, HE LOVED THEM!??
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Sherell Fuller says
My dog loves this. I also shared it with a couple of other dogs who loved it as well. My only wish is that perhaps it yielded a bit less (or I could just go out and buy more ice trays!). I have one small dog who’s weight I have to control, so I had to get creative in storing the excess.