Frozen Strawberry Banana Smoothie Dog Treats

(Courtesy of thecottagemarket.com)

Ingredients:
2 c. sliced strawberries or 16 oz. bag frozen strawberries
1 1/2 c. plain Greek low-fat yogurt
1-2 sliced bananas
1/4 c. skim milk
3 Tbsp. honey

Directions:
Place all ingredients in the blender.  Blend on medium speed.  Blend for approximately 2 minutes.

Pour into molds or ice cube trays.  Freeze for 4 or more hours.  Remove from the molds.  Enjoy.

To store: use a ziploc bag or tupperware container.  They will keep in the freezer for 2 months

Note~ You can use other fruits instead of strawberries (like watermelon, blueberries, mango, pumpkin or any other dog safe fruits or veggies (never use grapes).  Bananas add creaminess.  You can add peanut butter if you wish.

Dog Donuts

(Courtesy of irresistiblepets.net)

Ingredients:
1 egg
2 c. whole wheat or unbleached flour
3/4 c. beef or chicken broth (can use sodium-free)
3 Tbsp. old fashioned oats
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR FROSTING:
Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Honey
Sprinkles

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Prep baking sheet by spraying with cooking spray.  Whisk the egg in a large mixing bowl.  Add the flour, broth and oats to the egg mixture.

Continue to mix together until you have a dough like consistency.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface (can do this on wax paper for easy clean up).  Cut out the donuts using a large circular cookie cutter.  Take a smaller circular cookie cutter and cut a hole in the center of each donut.  Place the donuts on a baking sheet.  Place the donuts in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.

Once the donuts have cooled, decorate them with some icing (can mix together yogurt and a drop of honey to thicken it up).  Add sprinkles for decoration if you would like.

Frozen Dog Treats

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Ingredients:
32 oz. plain nonfat yogurt
1 ripe banana
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
15 Pupperoni dog treats or other brand
15 (3 oz.) disposable cups such as Dixie

Directions:
Process the first 3 ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.  Distribute evenly into cups.  Cut off 1/3 of each Pupperoni treat and reserve for a small treat for your dog later.  Carefully place the large piece of the treat into the center of the yogurt mixture.  Place all cups on a cookie sheet and freeze for several hours.

Once frozen, put them all in a gallon size resealable container.  When ready to serve, remove cup and watch your dog enjoy.

Note~ You can substitute duck or chicken jerky treats for the Pupperoni.  You can omit the dog treat if you want.  Also you may use Greek yogurt for extra protein.  You may want to feed these to the dogs outside as they can be a bit messy.

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats

(Courtesy of mybakingaddiction.com)

Ingredients:
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/2 c. oats (optional if your dog is on a grain-free diet, sub an extra 1/4 c. grain-free flour
3 c. whole wheat flour, brown rice flour or gluten-free flour
3 Tbsp. all natural peanut butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, oats and cinnamon.

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin and peanut butter until combined.  Stir wet ingredients into dry.

Pour onto a floured surface and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.  Cut out using a cookie cutter.  The dough will be a little sticky, a dusting of flour for your hands and the rolling pin will help.  Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.

Place on cooling racks and let cool thoroughly.  They will harden as they cool.

Homemade Dog Ice Cream

(Courtesy of beckyspetcare.com)

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 c. peanut butter
2 c. natural yogurt
2 Tbsp. honey

Directions:
Mash the banana and stir into the yogurt.

Warm the peanut butter either on your stove or in the microwave until it is easy to stir.

Add the banana/yogurt mixture and then add the honey.  Mix until everything is combined.

Pour into non-stick trays or containers and freeze (can use ice cube trays also).  Freeze overnight or until frozen.

Note~  I never heard of this before but my brother gives his dog a dog-friendly ice cream and I knew there had to be a way to make it homemade.

Garlic Cheese Dog Biscuits

Ingredients:
1 1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. stick margarine, softened
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1-4 garlic cloves, minced
Dash salt
6-8 Tbsp. milk

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cheese and margarine.  Add the flour, garlic and salt; mix well.  Add enough milk to form a stiff dough.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Roll our dough to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with bone-shaped cookie cutters.  Place on an ungreased baking sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove to wire racks.  Biscuits will harden as they cool

Note~  I had to include a recipe for the other family members...the dogs.