The Easiest Homemade Dog-Friendly Ice Cream Recipe

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The summer season is in full force with temperatures on the rise in the US and Canada. That means I have to get creative with how I keep Teddy cool during the summer heat. Pools and cooling bandanas are a great start but Teddy prefers to stay cool with homemade ice cream. I created a super easy homemade dog-friendly ice cream recipe using fruit and plain greek yogurt that does not include added sugar or gluten and can be made dairy-free if your dog has a lactose intolerance. Simply use a non-dairy milk such as coconut milk or almond milk. You can also opt to use raw goat’s milk or kefir instead of greek yogurt. Not only is the recipe easy, it is customizable! If your dog loves peanut butter, add it to the ice cream base. Use any dog-friendly ingredients that are available in your pantry today to customize your dog’s ice cream. Raw goat’s milk (or kefir) and berries also have many health benefits. Below you will find my easy homemade two ingredient dog-friendly ice cream recipe, all it’s health benefits and how to make the dog friendly ice cream dairy-free.

If you are unsure how your dog will react to any of the ingredients, please give them a small amount first and wait to see how they react. Always consult your veterinarian for dietary advice. Remember to feed your dog treats in moderation (about 10% of diet) to not upset their digestive systems.

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Your dog may also like this homemade blueberry dog treat!

The Easiest Homemade Dog-friendly Ice Cream Recipe – The Perfect Summer Treat 

How To Make Dog Friendly Ice Cream- Step By Step

• Blend your dairy of choice and frozen fruit in a mixer or blender.
• Pour into a freezer safe container and freeze for 1-8 hours.
• Allow dog friendly ice cream to thaw and soften for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve! Add dog friendly toppings if desired.

How To Make This Dog-friendly Ice Cream Recipe Dairy-Free

Some dogs react poorly to dairy products. Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, bloating and flatulence. Your dog may be lactose intolerant or they may be reacting to the fat content, sugar or preservatives found in dairy products. You can make the ice cream dairy free by using non-dairy milk products such as almond milk or coconut milk. You can also try using raw goat’s milk or kefir as it has less lactose than cow’s milk and many great health benefits. 

Variations

Get creative with your dog’s ice cream by using dog friendly ingredients from your pantry. Consider adding peanut butter, carob chips or their favorite vegetable instead of fruit. You can also add toppings using their favorite treats. The possibilities are endless!

Health Benefits

Not only are they easy, they are packed with health benefits. Both recipes include berries, which are full of high levels of antioxidants and a phytochemical compound called polyphenol. Both are known to help fight harmful free radicals that could damage your healthy cells. For homemade ice cream you can use plain greek yogurt or goat’s milk. Greek yogurt is full of probiotics, calcium, magnesium and protein. Make sure your greek yogurt is plain and does not have added sugar or artificial sweeteners, like xylitol, which can be toxic to dogs. Many dogs cannot tolerate the lactose found in greek yogurt which may cause them to get bloated and have diarrhea. Goat’s milk or Kefir is an excellent alternative! Both are full of probiotics and are raw so are a great addition to a raw diet. Learn more about the benefits of goat’s milk and kefir here.