When I was growing up my mom always had Otter Pops, remember those?! I started to think, I wonder if there are dog pops? I went to PetSmart and PETCO and they said they've either never heard of them or don't carry them anymore. Then I thought, I make dog treats, why can't I make dog pops?! With that, I want to share two two recipes that Dexter LOVES... (these recipes can also be substituted with other fruit too!)
1 large container of organic, low-fat plan or vanilla yogurt
3 handfuls of organic blueberries
1 organic banana
2 TBSP of all natural peanut butter
Smash fruit and then mix all ingredients together. Then pour into your ice tray and freeze.
4 cups of organic, low-fat plain or vanilla flavored yogurt
1 jar of fruit flavored baby food (sugar free)
2 TBSP of honey
2 TBSP of all natural peanut butter
Mix ingredients, pour into your ice tray and freeze.
If you want to make your dog pops official, go to www.dogtoys.com and buy bone or paw ice trays! On sale now for $3.99.
Want to gain some pawsome health benefits too!?!
Yogurt - Did you know that organic healthy yogurt is high in Calcium and Vitamin D (good for bones)? It also contains probiotics, or the 'good' bacteria which helps keep the digestive tract 'flowing' nicely. :)
Blueberries - This blue fruit ranks with one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants are important for your dog's health to help them cope with environmental toxins.
Peanut Butter - A pawsome food, rich in protein and high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat (that's the good fat) and vitamins for keeping muscles strong and active.
Bananas - High in potassium, bananas are great to keep your dog alert and thinking clearly. Bananas also help with muscle strength and tone. Great for agility dogs who can always use more energy, but also great for all dogs.
Apples (peeled) -"An apple a day, keeps the doctor away." These powerful fruits are packed full of flavonoids, a class of antioxidant that can help your dog be heart healthy.
Oranges - High in Vitamin C, oranges contain an important water-soluble antioxidant for disarming free radicals and preventing damage. And they add a nice little tang to dog pops!
Blackberries - These black yums are loaded with soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Like blueberries, they are rich in anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants that protect against cancer and chronic diseases.
ENJOY! WOOF!
