Peanut Butter Banana Bites
A three-ingredient freezer treat that takes minutes and suits dogs of any size once portioned.
- Prep time
- 10 minutes
- Freeze time
- 3 hours (freezer)
- Makes
- About 24 small bites
- Storage
- Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to one month. Serve straight from frozen.
Check your peanut butter label before you start: it must not contain xylitol (sometimes listed as birch sugar or E967), which is extremely dangerous to dogs. Use plain peanut butter with no added sweeteners, salt or chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 2 tablespoons plain xylitol-free peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons plain unsweetened natural yoghurt (or water for dairy-sensitive dogs)
Instructions
- 1
Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.
- 2
Stir in the peanut butter and yoghurt until you have an even, thick mixture.
- 3
Spoon into a silicone mini-mould or drop small teaspoons onto a lined tray.
- 4
Freeze for at least 3 hours until firm.
- 5
Pop out and transfer to an airtight container in the freezer.
Serving guidance
One small bite for a small dog, up to two for a large dog, occasionally. Treats should stay within about 10% of daily calories.
Safety notes
- Peanut butter must be xylitol-free — check the label every time you buy.
- Peanut butter and banana are both calorie-dense, so keep portions small.
- Skip the yoghurt if your dog does not tolerate dairy.
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