20 Refreshing Summer Dog Treats

Offering your furry friend clean water is just one way of keeping them cool during the warm summer months.

Having enough frozen summer dog treats can help you bridge the gap to keep your dog cool during a hot afternoon or between meals.

The best part about making homemade dog treats is that you don’t need many ingredients to get started.

Just as few as 2 ingredients should be enough to help you make DIY summer dog treats to help your furry friend stay cool during these warm months.

Continue reading this guide to discover our 20 easy-to-make summer dog treat recipes, made with vet-approved ingredients for your pup’s health.

Every recipe featured in this article doesn’t make use of artificial additives, or too much salt, and therefore helps your dog shift to dairy-free summer treat alternatives.

Another bonus to making homemade frozen dog treats is that you can make a huge batch and store them in the freezer for convenience during the entire season.

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Best Ingredients for Summer Dog Treats

Peanut butter, yogurt, and dog-safe fruits are some of the most common ingredients for most summertime doggie snacks.

Peanut butter is one of our personal favorites here at Fursnpaws, but we always choose a brand that features only peanuts and maybe salt as the main ingredients.

Avoid a jar sweetened with xylitol, which is a sugar alcohol that may cause seizures and acute liver failure in canine companions.

This artificial sweetener is safe for human consumption, so you’re likely to find it in many store-bout peanut butter jars. Always read the label first before scooping.

Plain Greek yogurt is another staple. Always go for the non-fat, unsweetened varieties with live cultures. It’s simple to blend or freeze and provides probiotics to aid the digestive system.

If you want to make the summer dog treats homemade sweeter and with a bit of color scheme, we recommend you go for dog-safe fruits and not food color.

Fresh blueberries, strawberries, peeled banana slices, and chunks of seeded-out watermelon will contribute vitamins and moisture without added sugar.

Dog-toxic fruits such as avocados, grapes or raisins, unripe tomatoes, and wild berries are to be avoided since even small amounts can be hazardous to dogs.

For some recipes, feel free to mix a spoonful of pumpkin purée in for dietary fiber or mix a bit of low-sodium chicken broth into cups for some added flavor.

Coconut water or coconut milk provides a nice hydration boost for your pup, and a drizzle of honey will entice finicky eaters, but make sure to use a little, though.

Check out our article on 36 things dogs can and can’t eat to be sure of what you’re using in your summer dog treats recipes.

Most of these ingredients work well in dog treat recipes for silicone molds that go straight into the freezer, so there’s no need for many kitchen tools.

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20 Summer Dog Treats

1. Blueberry Yogurt Frozen Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter

Instructions

1. Add the yogurt, blueberries, and peanut butter to a food processor or a blender and blend until the mixture has a smooth, creamy consistency throughout.
2. Fill the ice cube trays or silicone molds carefully with the mixture and place the trays on a flat shelf of the freezer to prevent spilling.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours, until the treats feel firm to the touch.
4. Take a few at a time to serve and store the remainder DIY dog treats in a sealed container in the freezer.

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2. Easy Frozen Dog Treats DIY

Ingredients

• 3 overripe bananas
• ⅓ cup plain rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• ⅔ cup water
• 6 dog treats

Instructions

1. Put the bananas, oats, peanut butter, and water in a blender or food processor and blend the mixture to a thick and creamy consistency.
2. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups or silicone molds and press a dog treat into the top of each.
3. Freeze for a minimum of 3 hours, or until the dog treats are solid.
4. Serve individually and reserve the remaining in the freezer

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3. Frozen Coconut Oil Dog Treats

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

Instructions

1. Put the coconut oil into a small bowl or a cup. Heat it in 30-second increments in the microwave until it’s fully melted and see-through.
2. Add the ground turmeric to the hot oil and stir gradually until the color becomes evenly distributed and no specks of the powder remain.
3. Set a silicone mold on a firm countertop, plate, or other flat surface to hold it in place during filling.
4. Carefully pour the turmeric coconut oil mixture into each mold cavity, filling them to the top.
5. Move the entire tray to the refrigerator for around 1 hour, or put it in the freezer for 30 minutes, until the treats become firm.
6. Set them pop the treats out of the mold and keep them stored in a sealed container in the freezer to avoid melting.

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4. DIY Banana & Coconut Oil Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

1. Peel the bananas and mash them to a creamy consistency with a fork or a blender. Melt the coconut oil separately.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, coconut milk, melted coconut oil, and Greek yogurt if using.
3. After the mixture has been blended smoothly and comprehensively, pour it evenly into silicone molds or ice cube trays.
4. Put the filled molds in the freezer and allow them to set for a minimum of 4 to 5 hours, or overnight for optimum results.
5. After freezing completely, take the treats out of the molds and enjoy a few at a time as a refreshing snack.
6. Save any leftovers in a sealed container in the freezer to preserve them firm.

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5. Blueberry & Coconut Oil Dog Treats

Ingredients

• ¾ cup fresh blueberries
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil
• Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Place a silicone mold on a flat plate or tray to hold it in position while freezing.
2. Melt the coconut oil in a small bowl in the microwave by heating it for around 30 seconds until it has completely liquefied.
3. Fill each mold cavity with about one teaspoon of the melted oil and place in the freezer for 15–20 minutes until firm.
4. While freezing the first layer, puree the blueberries until smooth.
5. Take the mold out of the freezer and fill every cavity to the top with the blueberry puree.
6. Add a pinch of the chopped thyme over each of the treats, unless your dog prefers plain flavors, and you can omit it.
7. Place the mold back in the freezer and let it chill for at least 1 hour, or until the treats are solid.
8. Store the baked goods in a sealed bag or an airtight container in the freezer for a maximum of 2 months.

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6. Frozen Dog Treats for Bad Breath

Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut oil
• ½ cup warm chicken broth
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup fresh mint
• ½ cup fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Blend the softened coconut oil with the warmed chicken broth briefly to combine.
2. Add the Greek yogurt, the mint, and the parsley to the blender, and blend until the mixture becomes smooth and even.
3. Fill the silicone molds or the ice cube trays evenly with the mixture, place the filled molds in the freezer, and chill for at least 6 hours, or until they are fully frozen.
4. Freeze the mixture solid. Pop the treats out and put them in an airtight container in the freezer.

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7. Easy Homemade Dog Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• ½ cup organic peanut butter
• 32 ounces of plain Greek yogurt
• Medium dog biscuits

Instructions

1. Put banana, peanut butter, and Greek yogurt into a blender and blend for a minute until creamy and smooth.
2. Spoon the mixture into the ice cube trays, leaving a bit of space at the top of each.
3. Carefully place one dog biscuit standing vertically into each filled cube, shifting to maintain them centered.
4. Put the trays in the freezer and chill for 2 to 3 hours, or at least until the treats become firm.
5. After 30 minutes, see if there are any biscuits tilted and straighten them if necessary.
6. After it’s thoroughly frozen, take out a treat and allow your dog to indulge in a scoop of cold, creamy goodness. Place the remainder in the freezer.

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8. DIY Dog Treats with Strawberries

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• ½ cup frozen strawberries

Instructions

1. Put the banana, yogurt, and peanut butter into a blender and blend to a thick and smooth consistency.
2. Prepare the silicone molds by filling the bottom of each mold cavity with a few frozen strawberries.
3. Spoon the banana-yogurt smoothie over the fruit to fill each mold to the top.
4. Put the filled molds in the freezer and allow them to freeze for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
5. When it’s time to serve, submerge the mold in warm water for a few seconds to aid in the release of the treats.
6. Provide one to your dog as a cooling snack and keep the remainder in the freezer.

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9. Strawberry Dog Treats Recipes DIY

Ingredients

• 10 fresh strawberries
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

1. Remove the stems from strawberries and halve each one to make them easier to blend.
2. Add strawberries, yogurt, and honey to a food processor and blend until the mixture becomes smooth and has no chunks.
3. Place your silicone molds on a stable, flat surface such as a cutting board to avoid spilling while freezing.
4. Fill each of the mold cavities to the top with the mixture of strawberries, smoothing the tops as necessary.
5. Put the molds in the freezer and chill for roughly 3 hours, or until the treats are completely frozen.
6. Then pop the treats out once solid and keep them in a sealed container in the freezer.

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10. Frozen Yogurt Strawberry Dog Treats DIY

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• ½ cup plain non-fat yogurt

Instructions

1. Rinse the strawberries thoroughly using cold water to wash away any residue and soil, and then dry them gently using a clean towel.
2. Remove the green stems from the strawberries and cut the strawberries in half to facilitate easier blending.
3. Add the halved strawberries to the blender or food processor first, then the yogurt.
4. Blend the mixture at a high speed until it becomes fully smooth with no chunks of fruit.
5. Put your ice cube trays or silicone molds on a baking sheet to support them during filling and transfer.
6. Fill each mold almost to the top by carefully pouring or spooning the yogurt-strawberry mix.
7. Place the filled molds into the freezer and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until the treats become solid.
8. After freezing, pop them out and place them in a freezer-proof container ready for serving.

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11. DIY Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 32 ounces plain yogurt

Instructions

1. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and reserve for convenient cleaning and freezing.
2. Whisk the melted peanut butter and yogurt together in a medium-sized bowl until the mixture becomes completely blended and smooth.
3. Drop rounded mounds of the dough mixture onto the prepared sheets using a cookie scoop or a spoon, leaving space between each mound.
4. Put the trays in the freezer and let the treats freeze for at least 1 hour, or until solid.
5. After freezing, transfer the drops to an airtight, freezer-safe container or a zip-top bag and store in the freezer for a period of 2 months.

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12. Homemade Banana Peanut Butter Treats

Ingredients

• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 ripe banana
• ⅔ cup Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Heat the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 10 to 15 seconds, just to soften it and make it pourable.
2. Spoon a thin, even layer of the melted peanut butter into each mold, tapping the tray gently to level it and drive out the air pockets.
3. Mash the banana in a separate bowl using a fork until it becomes a smooth consistency, and mix the Greek yogurt with it thoroughly.
4. Spoon the banana and yogurt mix over the layer of peanut butter, filling every mold to the very top.
5. Tap the molds again gently to level the top layer and eliminate any air pockets.
6. Freeze the treats for a minimum of 4 hours, or until firm, and then take them out of the molds.
7. Store in an airtight container, layering parchment paper between them to prevent sticking.

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13. Watermelon Dog Treats DIY

Ingredients

• 2 cups watermelon
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Remove the watermelon’s rind and chop the fruit into chunks, taking care to exclude the seeds.
2. Put the watermelon and yogurt in the food processor and blend until the mixture becomes very smooth.
3. Place your silicone molds on a firm, flat surface such as a small cutting board to make it simpler to transfer to the freezer.
4. Fill each mold cavity with a pourable container or injector to a point just below the top rim.
5. Place the tray into the freezer carefully and chill for at least 3 hours, or until the treats become solid.
6. After freezing, take the bites out of the mold and put them in a freezer-proof container.

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14. Creamy Watermelon Pupsicles

Ingredients

• 3 cups seedless watermelon
• 1 (7 oz) container Greek yogurt
• Honey, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Add the chopped watermelon and Greek yogurt to a blender and blend until the mixture becomes fully smooth.
2. Taste the blend and, if it is too tart, you can mix in a little honey and blend again. Put silicone molds or ice cube trays on a sheet for support while freezing.
3. Carefully fill each mold cavity with the blended mixture, filling them almost to the top. Freeze for a few hours, or until the treats are solid throughout.
4. After freezing, put the treats in an airtight container and store them in the freezer.

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15. Homemade Soft Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 2 cups oats
• 2 medium ripe bananas
• ½ cup natural peanut butter

Instructions

1. Set the oven to 300°F and prepare a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
2. Add the oats to a food processor and process until they reach a fine powder.
3. Add the banana and the peanut butter to the processor and blend again till a thick, sticky dough results.
4. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it uniformly, adding additional oats or flour as necessary.
5. Cut the dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters or cut into squares with a knife or a pizza cutter.
6. Place the pieces on the sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden and the pastries are slightly puffed.
7. Let the treats fully cool before serving. Store at room temperature for a week; refrigerate or freeze for a longer shelf life.

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16. Easy Dog Treats 2 Ingredients DIY

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• ½ cup peanut butter

Instructions

1. Put the banana, peanut butter, and water in a blender and blend to a completely smooth and pourable consistency.
2. Add a little water at a time to thin it out if the mixture becomes too thick to pour.
3. Place your silicone mold on a stable baking sheet to avoid spilling while freezing.
4. Fill the mold cavities with the mixture, filling each one uniformly to create a dozen treats.
5. Handle the tray gently and transfer it to the freezer to chill for around 2 hours, or until firm.
6. After freezing, take the treats out of the mold and keep them in an airtight container in the freezer for a maximum period of 6 months.

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17. Cold Dog Treats Homemade

Ingredients

• 2½ cups plain nonfat yogurt
• 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric (optional)
• 2 teaspoons spirulina powder (optional)

Instructions

1. Place your silicone molds onto the baking sheets to make them convenient to transfer to the freezer after filling.
2. Combine the pumpkin puree with 2 cups of yogurt in a bowl and mix until the mixture becomes completely combined and even.
3. In the second bowl, blend the remaining ½ cup of yogurt with spirulina until it becomes uniformly colored.
4. Fill both mixtures into separate piping bags or zip-top bags to make them easier to handle and layer.
5. Pipe a small quantity of the spirulina mixture into the bottom of each mold, and fill the remainder with the pumpkin-turmeric mixture.
6. Tap the filled molds gently on the countertop to eliminate air bubbles and level the tops.
7. Freeze the prepared treats for at least 4 hours, or until firm, then transfer to a mold-free surface.
8. Store in airtight containers. Freeze and keep available until you want to eat.

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18. Three Ingredients Dog Pupsicles DIY

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Mix the chopped parsley and the peanut butter in a bowl until both are completely incorporated.
2. Fill silicone ice cube trays half-full with chicken stock and put in the freezer for around 1 hour to set.
3. When the layer of broth has thickened, top it with the peanut butter mixture to fill the molds.
4. Place the tray in the freezer and chill for a minimum of 4 hours, until the treats firm.
5. Take the treats out of the molds and place them in an airtight container in the freezer.

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19. DIY Peanut Butter Pupsicles for Dogs

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ⅓ cup plain creamy peanut butter
• 1 medium banana
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Put the yogurt, the peanut butter, and the banana in a food processor or a blender and mix until thick and smooth.
2. Add the water gradually while blending to the point where the mixture becomes creamy and pourable.
3. Pour the mixture into the silicone molds, gently tapping the molds to evacuate any air bubbles.
4. Chill the molds in the freezer for 3 to 4 hours, or until the treats become solid.
5. Take out of the freezer and immediately serve. Place the remaining treats in an airtight container and keep in the freezer.

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20. DIY Pumpkin Yogurt Dog Treats Frozen

Ingredients

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup pumpkin puree

Instructions

1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the yogurt and pumpkin and stir until the mixture is smooth.
2. Spoon the mixture into the silicone molds, filling the top of each cavity evenly.
3. Put the molds in the freezer and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours, or until the treats become solid.
4. After freezing, take the treats out of the molds and put them into an airtight container in the freezer.

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Safety & Nutrition Tips for DIY Summer Dog Treats

For your dog’s safety, we strongly recommend you always discuss with your vet before adding any new ingredient to your dog’s diet.

A simple five-minute consultation will ensure your chosen recipe aligns with your dog’s age, weight, health, and nutritional needs.

Once your vet gives you the green light to use the new ingredients, you’ll also want to take it slow by introducing them slowly.

Share a small piece with your dog and wait for about 48 hours for symptoms such as itching, vomiting, or changes in stool consistency.

To ensure your dog gets the right nutrients even with homemade summer dog treats, your vet may recommend some supplements to use in your recipes.

Advanced multivitamin chew supplements are packed with all the essential vitamins your dog needs for optimum health.

Dog probiotic supplements with a minimum of one billion live cultures will help stabilize the gut when new foods are introduced.

The hot summer sun can take a toll on your dog’s skin, so adding skin and coat supplements to their treats can help improve their skin health.

Remember, your dog’s treats should only form about 10 % of their total daily calorie intake. Do not replace healthy dog food with treats.

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Conclusion

Sharing Homemade summer dog treats with your furry friend can do a lot to keep them cool during these hot months.

As you have seen, every recipe featured in our collection will demand only simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry.

We recommend making a large batch of these summer treats and having them ready before your dog starts panting due to the heat.

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