Summer is around the corner! Few things taste and feel as good as a popsicle during summer. Try these recipes and let your pup enjoy a cool tasty treat. The recipes are easy enough for even the most beginner of cooks so don't worry if you aren't a professional in the kitchen. We aren't either.
Melon Ice Lick
(Found on https://www.rover.com/blog/ice-licks-for-dogs-keep-cool-in/)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups honeydew chunks
- 1 1/2 cups cantaloupe chunks
- 1/3 cup cranberries
- Any type of mold that is big enough to hold the ingredients and won't instantly melt when on the ground.
- Water to fill your mold
Instructions
Simply add fruit to mold, cover with water, and freeze for at least 4 hours or until frozen solid.
To serve, hold the mold under warm running water until loosened.
Serve outside or anywhere that’s easy to clean.
Chicken Pupsicles
(Found from https://boneappetreat.com/homemade-dog-popsicles/)
This one is strictly for the dogs. Well, I mean unless you want a chicken pupsicle you can certainly help yourself.
Ingredients
• Chopped carrot or celery sticks
• One cup unsalted or low sodium chicken stock
• Half a cup of water
• About 50 grams of finely chopped chicken meat
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
Pour this mixture into a popsicle mold.
Use a carrot or celery as the pupsicle stick.
Leave in the freezer for a couple of hours. Serve when completely frozen.
Frozen Kong Treat
This one is for all the Kong heads out there! We know some of you swear by your Kong toys. This is also a great one for when you need to give your pup something to do while in their crate.
Ingredients
• 1 banana
• 1 cup of Greek yoghurt
• 1 tsp of honey
Instructions
Blend or mash the ingredients together in a bowl
Spoon the mixture into the Kong toys.
Freeze until the mixture is completely solid.
