Description
Homemade Frozen Strawberry Banana Bites delight canine companions with a cool, healthy summer treat. Packed with natural sweetness and nutritious ingredients, these frozen snacks offer dogs a refreshing and tail-wagging reward you’ll love preparing.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 ripe banana
- 5–6 fresh strawberries
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) plain yogurt (unsweetened and unflavored)
Protein:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) peanut butter (xylitol-free)
Instructions
- Carefully peel the ripe banana and slice into bite-sized segments, ensuring no brown or bruised areas remain.
- Thoroughly rinse strawberries under cool water, delicately removing green leafy tops with a small paring knife.
- Transfer banana chunks, cleaned strawberries, plain yogurt, and unsalted peanut butter into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Pulse and blend ingredients for 45-60 seconds until achieving a completely smooth, uniform consistency with no visible fruit chunks.
- Select silicone molds, mini ice cube trays, or small disposable paper cups as your portioning vessel.
- Gently pour the creamy mixture into chosen containers, filling each compartment approximately three-quarters full to prevent overflow during freezing.
- Carefully place filled molds onto a flat freezer shelf, ensuring stable positioning for even freezing.
- Freeze for 3-4 hours until treats are completely solid and maintain a firm, icy texture.
- When ready to serve, gently pop out individual frozen bites directly from molds for immediate dog enjoyment.
- Store remaining treats in a sealed, freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Choose ripe, soft bananas for maximum sweetness and easier blending.
- Opt for organic strawberries to minimize potential pesticide exposure for your dog.
- Use plain, unsweetened yogurt without artificial sweeteners like xylitol, which can be toxic to dogs.
- Select natural peanut butter without added salt or sugar to keep the treats healthy and safe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 47 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 1.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg