Dog ice cream? Yes, it’s really a thing! While you shouldn’t feed your pup the real deal (aka, “people ice cream”), you can whip up some DIY summer doggy delights and be the best pup parent or dog walker around. Doggy ice cream can include ingredients like peanut butter, pumpkin, bananas and even chicken. Some recipes may contain yogurt, so avoid these ones if your dog is sensitive to dairy-based products.
Sometimes regular kibble just doesn’t beat the heat like a frozen treat. Check out these paw-some dog ice cream recipes that are chillingly yummy. If your favorite dog likes to share, you may even enjoy some of these yourself!
1. Blueberry frozen dog treats
These three-ingredient blueberry frozen dog treats recipe from Peel with Zeal.
2. Peanut butter and banana dog ice cream
Peanut butter and banana are the main ingredients in the ice-cube-shaped peanut butter and banana dog ice cream treats from DogTipper. These tiny tasty bites are just as edible for you and even human children.
3. Chicken ice cream for dogs
Poultry plus an ice cream machine equals a frosty chicken ice cream canine concoction from Kol’s Notes. Unless you’re really into meaty treats yourself, this recipe isn’t recommended for people.
4. Creamy banana ice cream
Golden Woofs has a creamy banana ice cream recipe that’s a one-ingredient wonder! And you can chow down on this chilly mix too.
5. Dog ice cream sandwiches
Ice cream sandwiches aren’t just for people! Whip up this peanut butter, yogurt and bacon recipe and then sandwich your homemade delight between two dog biscuits, a la The Cookie Rookie. Your cute little canine will love, love, love this sweet sandwich, but you (and your kids) certainly won’t want to try this one.
6. Easy berry ice cream for dogs
If your pooch adores the frozen banana treats above, why not try this two-ingredient berry ice cream from Top Dog Tips next? Don’t forget to try some for yourself!
7. Cheese dog ice cream
Cheesy ice cream? For dogs, it’s a dream come true. For you, not so much. This Cheese Dog Ice Cream recipe from Kol’s Notes recipe isn’t for dogs who have a dairy sensitivity or any humans.
8. Grain-free frozen dog treats
The folks at Offbeat Home & Life created a meaty frozen treats dogs adore. Sure, you technically could try it too — if you enjoy meat pops.
9. Frozen coconut, mango and pineapple dog treats
This frozen coconut, mango and pineapple recipe from Doggy Dessert Chef is tropically tasty for both the dog and his people.
10. Strawberry coconut butter dog ice cream
Can you guess what this three-ingredient homemade dog ice cream via Design Milk tastes like? Of course, it’s strawberries! Not only can your dog slurp up this slushy stuff, but so can you.
11. Pumpkin pops for pups
A little pudding and a little pumpkin come together in the Dog Treat Kitchen recipe for the perfect frozen pumpkin pops. Even though this is a recipe for pups, there’s no reason why you, your kids or your best buds can’t have a bite too.
12. Doggy pops
This DIY for Life recipe for Doggy Pops calls for banana-flavored ice cream and a doggy bone topper. While you might enjoy the yogurt-based creamy goodness, the dog treat is just for the pups.
13. Pumpkin and Greek yogurt dog ice cream
This homemade dog ice cream recipe from First Home Love Life includes Greek yogurt and real organic pumpkin that you can freeze into cute little cupcake shapes. While it might not have the taste punch of your favorite rocky road or birthday cake flavors, it’s totally fit for human consumption.
