How To Make Red, White And Blue Homemade Dog Popsicles

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Your dog will love these homemade dog popsicles on a hot summer day or to celebrate the 4th of July. It’s easy to make with only four natural ingredients, strawberries, blueberries, coconut milk, and water. All dogs can enjoy this frozen treat because it has no sugar added and is dairy-free.

How To Make Red, White And Blue Homemade Dog Popsicles

It’s the dog days of summer! To stay cool, I’m going to share with you a fun dog treat for a hot summer day. It’s red, white and blue homemade dog popsicles!

These patriotic dog popsicles are fun to eat and easy to make with only 4 ingredients. And they’re easily customized depending on what you have on hand. 

The best part about it? You can eat them along with sharing with your dog! These dog popsicles are made of four natural ingredients, with strawberries, blueberries, and coconut milk as the main ingredients. There is no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and no dairy products.

You can use popsicle molds for these sweet treats or get creative by using a regular ice cube tray. Instead of regular popsicle sticks, use dog biscuits or bully sticks to make the popsicles more fun for your dog.

Whether you are celebrating the fourth of July or you just want a tasty frozen treat for yourself and your dog on a hot day, these are perfect. 

Can I Give My Puppy Popsicles 

Popsicles bought from a regular grocery store may not be safe for dogs as they are full of sugar, artificial sweeteners, and other not-so-great ingredients. Instead of risking your dog’s health by feeding them store-bought treats, you can make these easy homemade popsicles yourself at home.

Always introduce new foods to your dog in small amounts to see their reaction. Consult your vet before feeding your dog new ingredients.

The Benefits Of Berries For Dogs

Blueberries and strawberries are low in calories and rich in several vitamins and minerals.

Speaking of nutritious, berries are loaded with antioxidants which protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals. 

They are also high in fiber which may slow down the movement of food through your digestive tract leading to reduced hunger.

Dairy-free Dog Popsicle Recipe Ingredients

This adorable red, white and blue dog popsicle recipe only need 3 ingredients–strawberries, blueberries, and coconut milk along with water.

Important Note About Coconut Milk

Dogs can have coconut milk in moderation. It’s best to introduce coconut milk to your dog in small amounts to see how they react. Use unsweetened, organic coconut milk that doesn’t have added sugars or chemicals such as carrageenan and xantham gum. 

No Sugar Added Dog Popsicle Recipe Variations & Substitutions

There are many different variations you can try next time with this fun treat:

• Use different fresh fruits or vegetables that are already available in your kitchen such as watermelon, ripe bananas, and pumpkin puree. Try mixing together different fruits and vegetables to make new popsicles such as watermelon carrot pupsicles.
• If your dog isn’t lactose intolerant, you can substitute plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt in place of coconut milk. Raw goat’s milk is another great alternative.
• Coconut water or chicken broth for dogs is another alternative you can use in place of coconut milk. Note that you will not get the same white color for your dog popsicles.
• In place of a popsicle stick, use a dog biscuit, carrot sticks or bully sticks.
• It’s no problem if you don’t have popsicle molds for the dog popsicles. Simply use regular ice trays or silicone molds. Your popsicles will be smaller which is the perfect size for smaller dogs. 

Equipment Needed

You more than likely have the equipment needed in your kitchen already:

Alternative Equipment

You don’t need popsicle molds to make this special treat. Alternatively, you can use silicone molds, ice trays, or simply small paper cups. Get creative! Your dog will not mind how they look, only how yummy they taste.

How To Make Popsicles For Dogs- Step By Step

Although it doesn’t take much effort to make these red, white and blue dog popsicles. It does take time to allow each layer to freeze before you can create a new layer. Be patient! If not you will have layers that will blend together. Which is okay too!

1. Blend the strawberries and water (or ice cubes) together in a blender and pour the mixture into the popsicle mold to create the first “red” layer. Freeze for an hour or until completely frozen.
2. Make sure to put your popsicle stick in place.
3. Pour the coconut milk into the popsicle mold to create the second “white” layer. Freeze for an hour or until completely frozen.
4. Blend the blueberries and water (or ice cubes) together in the mixer and pour the mixture into the popsicle mold to create the third “blue” layer. Freeze for an hour or until completely frozen.
5. Remove the frozen dog popsicles from the mold and enjoy!

How To Easily Remove The Dog Popsicles From The Mould

Removing the frozen dog popsicles can be challenging. You can easily remove the popsicles from the mould by running warm, not hot, water over the molds or alternatively dip the mold into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.

Serving Size

How much of the frozen dog treats you give to your dog depends on the size of your dog. Although this popsicle is mostly made out of fresh fruits, it is a special treat that should be given in moderation. I suggest no more than one popsicle at a time for your large furry friend and perhaps half for smaller furry friends.

For smaller dogs, I recommend making these pupsicles in an ice cube tray so they are the perfect small size. 

How To Store Summer Fruit Popsicles For Dogs

Store the dog popsicles in a freezer-safe airtight container or bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Placing wax paper in between the frozen treats can help them from sticking together. 

Can Humans Eat This Dog Popsicle Recipe?

Yes, humans can eat this dog popsicle! All the ingredients are human-grade. Adding variations may change if you can eat the popsicle.

Tips For Making Dog Popsicles

• Since this recipe has no added sugar, use fruit that is sweet. Otherwise, your dog popsicle will be tart.
• Allow the layers to freeze completely before moving to the next layer to avoid them mixing together.
• If you don’t have a popsicle mold, use an ice cube tray. The popsicles will be smaller. The perfect size for small dogs.
• To easily remove the frozen popsicles from the mold run them under warm, not hot, water. Or dip the entire mold in a bowl of warm water.
• If you choose to use popsicle sticks, make sure to supervise your dog. Otherwise, use a dog biscuit, carrot stick, or bully sticks as an alternative to popsicle sticks. 

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