How can we also refresh our furry ones? Here are 10 recipes of popsicles and ice cream that are very easy to prepare for our dogs
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How can we also refresh our furry ones? 10 recipes of popsicles and ice cream very easy to prepare for our dogs
Ice creams e popsicles for dogs, an original idea to refresh the summer of our four-legged friends. The temptation to give dogs a piece of our ice lolly or industrial ice cream or too sweet can be very strong. But both for them - and for us - it is better to choose ingredients that are as natural and harmless as possible.
If your dog is sensitive to dairy and al lactose, in these recipes you can replace the yogurt with plain water to better blend the ingredients you need to prepare popsicles and ice cream (if you have the ice cream maker you will get gods sorbets or creamier ice creams than simply resting in the freezer). Do not use never chocolate (or cocoa) in ice lollies and ice cream for dogs - and in no other preparation dedicated to your four-legged friends - as it is toxic. (Read: Dogs, beware of risk of chocolate poisoning)
Also the XNUMX/XNUMX cup sugar it is practically poison for dogs, so do not add it to popsicles or ice cream and always choose natural yogurt with no added sugar, if you want to use it as an ingredient for the preparation. Don't give to dogs the packaged ice creams and popsicles purchased for you, because they can be too rich in sugars, dyes and preservatives.
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Are milk and dairy products suitable for dogs?
Some dog popsicle and ice cream recipes suggest using cow's milk yogurt as an ingredient, but there is a doubt that dogs may be lactose intolerant. Veterinarians themselves express different views on this, so the issue is controversial. If you are in doubt or if you know that your dog is intolerant to dairy products, we suggest that you replace classic yoghurt with vegetable yoghurt, for example soy yoghurt.
Some the companies in recent times they thought to launch on the market of special ice creams for dogs, free from any ingredient harmful to their metabolism, to be made available in bars during the summer. A good idea or a new business? It sure would be nice if ice cream for dogs helped make bars more hospitable for our furry friends.
In the meantime we can try making popsicles and ice cream for dogs in home version, to be offered as small refreshing prizes from time to time, perhaps on the hottest and hottest days.
Eco-popsicle for dogs
To prepare a eco-popsicle for your dog you will need organic yogurt and fruit, such as fresh or frozen strawberries or berries. You can mix the yogurt and fruit, pour them into the popsicle molds and transfer everything to the freezer until they have solidified. Choose natural yogurt unsweetened and avoid ingredients like butter, margarine or peanut butter, which are too heavy to digest. THU the complete recipe.
Strawberry Dog Ice Cream
- 1 tub of fresh strawberries
- 3 or 4 jars of low-fat plain yogurt or soy yogurt
Mash the strawberries with a potato masher or blend them. Mix the strawberries with the yogurt and then freeze them overnight in a food container or in trays for popsicles and ice cream. Let it rest for a few minutes at room temperature before serving.
Banana ice cream for dogs
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 pots of plain yogurt or soy yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of honey (optional)
Mash the banana and mix it with the natural yogurt. If you want, add the honey too. With an immersion blender you will mix everything to the fullest. Pour the mixture into a suitable container and put it away in the freezer for a few hours, stirring occasionally until the desired consistency is obtained. You can let the ice cream rest for a few minutes at room temperature before serving it so that it is not too solid and cold.
Carrot and pea popsicle for dogs
You can also make a popsicle for dogs with vegetables, for example with diced carrots and fresh peas. Pour them into a mold to make popsicles, fill with water and leave to freeze in the freezer until the popsicle is formed. As it suggests Crazy Crumb, dogs they will have fun melting the ice to reach the vegetables.
Kiwi ice lolly for dogs
- 1 or 2 kiwi
- 1 pot of natural low-fat yogurt or soy yogurt
To make this popsicle for dogs you will need to blend or mash a kiwi maturo after having cut it into small pieces. Then mix it with the natural low-fat yogurt. Divide the mixture into the ice trays and let it freeze in the freezer for a few hours before serving.
Ice lolly for dogs with melon and strawberries
- 1 cup of melon
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 banana
Pour the sliced fruit into a blender and operate it to obtain a homogeneous mixture. You can serve it all as a fresh smoothie or turn it into popsicles. Then pour it into the special molds to obtain a special fruit popsicle (for your dogs and more!).
Vegetable ice lolly for dogs
Another one idea to get dog popsicles quickly is to store or specially prepare some vegetable broth or the beef broth, remembering that garlic and onions are considered unsuitable foods for dogs. You can let the broth cool and then freeze it in the ice cube trays.
Apple ice cream for dogs
- 1 jar of classic or soy yogurt
- 1 apple
Blend or grate an apple for get a puree and add it to the yogurt. Then mix very well and transfer everything to a container suitable for the freezer. Freeze for a few hours, stirring occasionally. Or make small popsicles with ice cube trays. You can also blend the apple with just a little water, without yogurt.
Fruit juice popsicle for dogs
A very quick way to make popsicles for your dogs is to freezing fruit or vegetable juicesuch as apple juice or carrot juice. Better to use the juice prepared at home with a juicer or with an extractor. If you choose packaged products, check that they are free of additives and added sugars. Pour into ice cube trays or popsicle molds and leave in the freezer for a few hours, even all day or overnight.
Fruit smoothie popsicle for dogs
A final alternative concerns the preparation of fresh fruit smoothies that respect your dog's tastes. Dogs usually like apples, strawberries, kiwis or bananas (but always better check). Blend the fruit by adding just a little water and without sugaring and freeze in the molds for the popsicles or in the molds for the ice.
Read also:
- 10 foods to never give to our dogs
