Thinking about making ice cream for your dog? Do you want to refresh him and offer him a surprising treat at the same time? In this new article on our site we propose 4 ice cream recipes for dogs that are very easy to make Do you dare?
Remember that it is very important to choose the ingredients well, especially if your dog is sensitive to certain foods or suffers from some type of allergy. If so, we explain what you should do. Take note!
Prepare everything you need
Preparing ice cream for dogs is simple, but you should know some tricks so that the result is as expected and that you have at hand the utensils and ingredients that you are going to use, according to the recipe that you have proposed realize. In the following sections we will explain how to make the elaborations step by step. You'll need:
- Ice cream container. If you don't have a specific one, you can use a plastic cup or any other container you consider appropriate.
- Long-shaped snacks for dogs. If you don't have the typical plastic sticks or similar, they will allow you to hold the ice cream without getting dirty and they are edible, so your dog will be able to consume them without any problem.
- Mixer or blender. It is essential to achieve a homogeneous result.
Recipe 1 - Banana ice cream and rice drink
In this ice cream we are going to use the rice drink as a base, although, as we will see, another option is to use natural yogurt, of course without sugar, or even simply water. On the other hand, the banana is rich in fiber, provides vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates, although for this reason it must be offered in moderation. To prepare this simple ice cream you need:
Ingredients
- 1 banana.
- 1 glass of rice drink.
Step by Step
- Cut the banana and put it in the blender bowl.
- Add the glass of rice drink.
- Mix until you get a homogeneous result. If it is too thick, you can add more rice drink or water.
- Pour into the container you are going to freeze it in.
- If it is not specifically for preparing ice cream, cover it with parchment paper and make a hole in the center to insert the stick-shaped snack with which you will be able to hold the ice cream. You can fix the paper with an elastic band.
- Put it upright in the freezer for a few hours until it hardens.
- All that remains is to carefully remove the ice cream from the container. You can leave it at room temperature for a few minutes, wet it with hot water or heat it with your hands to make it come out more easily.
- Give it to your dog and enjoy!
Recipe 2 - Melon and yogurt ice cream
For this recipe we will use natural yogurt without sugar. It is a dairy product and not all dogs like it. Decide on a rice drink or water if this is the case with yours. In any case, yogurts contain less lactose than milk, which is why dogs usually assimilate them well, especially when the amount that we will give them will not be excessive. In fact, due to its properties it is considered a good nutritional supplement. You also have the option of using a lactose-free yogurt. On the other hand, the melon is a source of vitamins A and E and works as an antioxidant and diuretic. This is how you can prepare this ice cream:
Ingredients
- 1 slice of melon.
- 1 natural yogurt without sugar.
Step by Step
- Cut the melon and remove the seeds.
- Put it in the blender jar with the yogurt.
- Whip until smooth. You can add water if it gets too thick.
- Pour the mixture into the container you are going to put in the freezer.
- If it is not specifically for making ice cream, cover it with parchment paper and make a small hole right in the center to insert the snack in the form of a stick or similar. The goal is to be able to hold the ice cream easily.
- Freeze it for a few hours until it hardens.
- Now you just have to carefully remove it from the container and give it to your dog.
Recipe 3 - Watermelon and yogurt ice cream
Watermelon is a fruit that is very rich in water, making it perfect for providing extra hydration to the dog when it is hotter. Together with yogurt, this is how you can prepare this ice cream:
Ingredients
- 1 slice of watermelon.
- 1 natural yogurt without sugar.
Step by Step
- Cut the watermelon and remove the seeds.
- Put it in the blender jar and pour over the yogurt.
- Whip until desired consistency is achieved.
- Pour the mixture into the container you are going to use for freezing. If you don't have one specifically for ice cream, cover it with parchment paper and make a hole in the center to insert the stick-shaped dog snack.
- Leave it in the freezer for as long as it takes for it to harden.
- Take it out carefully so it doesn't break. It is now ready to be offered to your dog.
Recipe 4 - Carrot ice cream and rice drink
The carrot stands out for its antioxidant, depurative and digestive properties. Although we have mentioned some fruits and vegetables suitable for dogs, you can substitute others that your dog likes better. In this article about the recommended fruits and vegetables for dogs you have more options, also for dogs with allergies or intolerances. The most delicate dogs do not have to miss out on an ice cream, simply with water and a fruit or vegetable that they digest well, they can already have one. If in doubt, consult your veterinarian. This is how carrot ice cream is prepared:
Ingredients
- 1 medium carrot.
- 1 glass of rice drink.
Step by Step
- Peel and grate or cut the carrot into sticks.
- Put it in the blender bowl and add the glass of rice drink.
- Mix until you get a homogeneous result.
- Pour it into the container to prepare ice cream or in the one you have chosen to take to the freezer. In that case, cover with parchment paper and make a hole in the center to insert the stick-shaped dog snack.
- Put it in the freezer until it hardens.
- Now you just have to take it out of the container, carefully, and give it to your dog.
Do you have any questions about how to make ice cream for dogs? In this video you can see how these four ice cream recipes are prepared step by step. Try them!
