10 frozen dog treats and ice-cream recipes to make for your pooch

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During the summer months, whipping up a batch of dogs delicious frozen dog treats and snacks can help your dog cool down – plus they’re fun to make too.

We’ve rounded up our top ten pupsicle treats that are a cinch to whip up. All you’ll need are two or three ingredients, a blender, a mixing bowl, molds and a freezer. Pet lovers and their hungry hounds have tried and tested all our recipes, so we know your pooch will enjoy these ice-cold ideas.

Plus, we’ve got recommendations on the best molds for these recipes, from sweet paw-shaped lollies to mini heart treats for your furry friend. Perfect for your social feeds as well as your dog!

While these recipes are generally considered dog-safe, your pup may have individual dietary requirements or food allergies to be aware of. If you’re not sure, double-check with your vet for advice. And, of course, nothing beats a long, cool drink of water for your dog when it comes to hot weather, so don’t forget to hydrate them too.

Need more doggy treat inspiration? See our essential recipe guides for dog smoothies and dog cakes. And just to reassure you, we asked a vet “Can dogs eat ice cubes?” and she said yes!

1. Strawberry and yogurt frozen dog treats

@_tobythegoldendoodle_

Because they deserve everything! 🍓 ##frozendogtreats ##dogtreats ##dogrecipes ##strawberries ##chobaniyogurt ##yumminess ##forthedoggos

♬ New Soul - Fresh Forte

Ingredients

Makes 10 treats

• 10 strawberries (stalks removed)
• Plain Greek yogurt

Method 

• Using a fork, mash the strawberries on a plate
• Place small amounts into your silicone mold ensuring you have a flat surface beneath
• Cover the mashed strawberries with a layer of yogurt
• Freeze and serve

Recipe via tobythegoldendoodle / TikTok 

DaKuan Food Grade Silicone Paw Print Mold | Amazon 

DaKuan Food Grade Silicone Paw Print Mold | Amazon 

Made from food grade silicone, this colorful duo is flexible and non-stick so you can easily pop out your treats once they're ready. The adorable pawprint shapes are perfect for feeding your pup in style. 

2. Blueberry and yogurt frozen dog treats

Ingredients

Makes 12 treats

• A small bowl of chopped blueberries and strawberries
• 3 tbsp plain yogurt
• Water

Method

• Add berries to your blender
• Spoon the plain yogurt into the blender
• Add a little water to help the mixture blend better. Blitz!
• Spoon the mixture into your molds and freeze overnight 

3. Strawberry banana frozen dog treats

@airbudkobe

This is our first recipe using @honestkitchen goat’s milk and Kobe loved it! It’s full of probiotics and great for your pup! ##dogtreat##recipe##homemade

♬ The Office - The Hyphenate

Ingredients

Makes 15 treats

• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1 cup of Honest Kitchen Goat's Milk

Method

• Mix all ingredients together in a blender
• Pour mixture into the molds and freeze

Recipe via AirBudKobe / TikTok

4. Apple and peanut butter frozen treats

@threepupperteers

♬ Better Together - Jack Johnson

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup of apple sauce
• 1/3 cup of Greek or non-dairy yogurt
• 1/4 cup of peanut butter

Method

• Cover a bowl with a ziplock bag
• Mix all the ingredients together
• Pour into an ice cube tray or baking mold
• Freeze for three hours and serve

Recipe via threepupperteers / TikTok

Shxmlf Food Grade Silicone Puppy Treat Molds | Amazon

Shxmlf Food Grade Silicone Puppy Treat Molds | Amazon

If you just can't decide which mold you like best, then why not simply pick up a variety pack? This mold pack features both pawprint and bone designs so you can chop and change whenever you feel like switching your treats up. 

5. Pineapple mango sorbet

@opalthefluff

3 ingredient dog ice cream/dairy free sorbet ✨ ##homecafe ##homeDIY ##foodontiktok ##samoyed ##dogsoftiktok ##puppytiktok

♬ Cancun Sega Genesis - Amzorcen

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving 

• 1/2 cup of pineapple
• 1/2 cup of mango
• 1/2 cup water

Method

• Blitz all ingredients together in a blender
• Freeze and serve

Recipe via opalthefluff / TikTok 

6. Carrot brothsicle frozen dog treats

@odinthenewf

Easy DIY no bake carrot dog treats🥕 ##diydogtreats ##frozendogtreat ##carrots ##diytiktok ##healthyrecipes ##dogdiy

♬ Steven Universe - L.Dre

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup bone broth
• 1 cup of diced carrots

Method

• Put all ingredients into a blender and blitz
• Spoon into the molds and freeze overnight

Recipe via odinthenewf / TikTok 

7. Banana and yogurt dog ice-cream 

@amospearce

🍦 2 INGREDIENT DOG ICE CREAM 🍦 ##IceCream ##dogsoftiktok ##dogfood ##icecream ##bananaicecream ##frozenyogurt

♬ Ice Cream - BLACKPINK & Selena Gomez

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving 

• 1 ripe banana (chopped into 4 pieces)
• A tub of plain Greek yoghurt

Method

• Chop a banana into 4 pieces and place into a measuring jug
• Spoon a small amount of yogurt across the bananas
• Mash the mixture together
• Pour the mixture into an ice-cream bowl
• Freeze for 1 hour and serve 

Recipe via Amos Pearce / TikTok

8. Banana and peanut butter dog ice-cream

@full.luna

She loved this recipe ##dogicecream ##dogrecipes ##dogsoftiktok ##viral ##foryoupage

♬ Levitating (feat. DaBaby) - Dua Lipa

Ingredients

Makes 3 dog ice-cream lollies

• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 tsp dog-friendly peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened rice milk or water
• Your dog's favorite treat

Method

• Place all ingredients into a blender and blitz.
• Spoon the mixture into large lolly molds and add sticks to the bottom
• Place your dog's favorite treat in the center to decorate
• Freeze for a minimum of 6 hours and serve.

Recipe via full.luna / TikTok

Ozera Popsicle Molds Maker | Amazon

Ozera Popsicle Molds Maker | Amazon

Ideal for humans as well as their canine counterparts, Ozera Popsicle Molds Maker features six simple molds with a bold blue design. Put the fruit and treats in the molds, then use a rawhide stick as the popsicle stick. 

9. Banana and cream cheese pupsicle 

@elo.dante

How to make doggy ice cream! 🍦❤️ ##elosoftiktok ##pawsomebunch ##dante ##cutie ##doggyicecream ##icecream

♬ Ice Cream - BLACKPINK & Selena Gomez

Ingredients

Makes 1 dog ice-cream

• 3 tbsp cream cheese
• Water
• 1/2 banana

Method

• Put the cream cheese and add water to a small mixing bowl. Stir it all together
• In another mixing bowl, mash the banana, add water and mix together
• Pour the banana into the cream cheese and mix together
• Pour into a lolly mold and freeze

Recipe via elo.dante / TikTok

Longzang Silicone Mini Heart Shape | Amazon

Longzang Silicone Mini Heart Shape | Amazon

Nothing shows love to your pooch more than these adorable heart-shaped molds. Each hollow makes a mini heart treat that can be popped out with ease thanks to the silicone design. 

10. Chicken dog ice-cream

@goldendoodlebenny

This dog ice cream is unexpectedly yummy! Inspired by @opalthefluff , I started DIY dog treats too! ##diydogtreats ##dogtreats ##foodontiktok ##tiktokdiy

♬ Aesthetic - Xilo

Ingredients

Makes 6 treats

• 1/2 cup dog-friendly peanut butter
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp chicken broth

Method

• Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl
• Spoon the mixture into your mold
• Freeze for two hours. Serve!

Recipe via goldendoodlebenny / TikTok

Ashleigh Gibbs
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Ashleigh is Digital Editor on PetsRadar. With over 8 years of experience in print and digital media, she has acted as an editorial lead on a variety of projects, with animal themes a keen interest. As an avid animal lover, you can often find Ashleigh checking out the newest trends in animal care or looking at cute cat videos on TikTok.