Chills and Thrills: How to Make Frozen and Enriching Halloween Dog Treats

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with treats for your four-legged friend. Instead of reaching for store-bought goodies, why not make your own frozen and enriching Halloween dog treats? These chilling delights will not only cool down your pup but also provide them with engaging and tasty enrichment. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to whip up some spooktacular frozen treats that are sure to make your dog’s tail wag with excitement this Halloween.

Pumpkin Pupsicles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin puree (make sure it’s unsweetened and without any additives)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, pumpkin puree, and honey (if using).
2. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone moulds.
3. Freeze until solid.
4. Pop out the frozen treats from the moulds and store them in a freezer-safe container.

Spooky Banana Bites:

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup of natural dog-safe peanut butter (make sure it’s xylitol-free)
• Small dog-friendly treats or kibble for decoration

Instructions:

1. Peel the bananas and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Using a small spoon, spread a thin layer of peanut butter on one side of each banana piece.
3. Decorate the peanut butter side with small dog-friendly treats or kibble to create spooky designs.
4. Place the decorated banana bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Freeze until firm.
6. Transfer the frozen treats to a freezer-safe container for storage.

Witch’s Brew Ice Cubes

Ingredients:

• Low-sodium chicken or beef broth
• Small dog-friendly treats or cooked meat pieces

Instructions:

• Pour the chicken or beef broth into ice cube trays.
• Drop a small dog-friendly treat or cooked meat piece into each cube.
• Freeze until solid.
• Remove the frozen ice cubes from the trays and store them in a freezer-safe container.

Creepy Crawlers Frozen Game

Ingredients:

• Plain water or low-sodium chicken broth
• Small dog-friendly toys or treats (preferably ones that can be safely frozen)

Instructions:

1. Fill a large, shallow container with plain water or low-sodium chicken broth.
2. Drop in small dog-friendly toys or treats.
3. Place the container in the freezer.
4. Once frozen, remove the ice block from the container and place it on a non-slip surface for your dog to enjoy.

And my favourite homemade dog treats – not frozen but exciting (no bake either) and loved by my dogs:

Halloween Dog Jellies

I loooove making these!! I like to mix them with either goats milk, pumpkin or any super food flavours (dog safe of course). You an also buy Jelly powders (simply mix with hot water) from different brands like Lulu’s Kitchen Dog Jelly.

This Halloween, treat your dog to frozen and enriching delights that will keep them cool, engaged, and satisfied. Whether you make pumpkin pupsicles, spooky banana bites, witch’s brew ice cubes, or a creepy crawlers frozen game, these homemade treats will add an extra element of fun to the Halloween festivities for your furry friend. Remember to always supervise your dog while enjoying these treats and ensure that the ingredients are safe for their consumption. So, embrace the spooky spirit, get creative in the kitchen, and delight your dog with these chillingly delicious Halloween treats!