Description
Refreshing, fruit-packed frozen treats shaped like bones—your pup will think every day is a special occasion while staying perfectly cool!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Freezing Time: 4+ hours | Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes | Makes: About 8-10 bones (depending on mold size)
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded apple (remove seeds and core—provides natural sweetness and vitamin C)
- 1 cup shredded carrot (adds beta-carotene and natural crunch even when frozen)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works best—provides probiotics for gut health)
- 1/4 cup water (helps create the perfect freezing consistency)
- 1 tablespoon raw honey (adds irresistible natural sweetness—completely safe for dogs)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (gives that warm, bakery smell dogs go crazy for)
Instructions
- Prep your fruits and veggies by shredding apples and carrots into fine pieces—this helps everything bind together and eliminates hard chunks when frozen.
- Mix everything together until your dog starts begging from the incredible apple-cinnamon aroma. Combine shredded apple, carrot, yogurt, water, honey, and cinnamon until you have this gorgeous, colorful mixture.
- Check your consistency—it should be thick enough to hold together but pourable into molds. Add more water if too thick, or more shredded ingredients if too thin.
- Spoon into bone-shaped molds (or ice cube trays if you don’t have bone molds)—fill right to the top because this mixture doesn’t expand when frozen.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours until completely solid and they pop out easily (overnight is even better if you can wait that long).
- Pop them out and serve to one very excited, cool pup—preferably outside or on a towel because these can get delightfully messy as they melt!
Notes:
- Remove apple seeds and core completely—they’re not safe for dogs
- Fine shredding prevents hard chunks that might be difficult when frozen
- Every dog works on frozen treats differently—some lick slowly, others try to crunch immediately, and both are perfect!
Storage Tips:
- Store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to two months
- Layer with parchment paper if stacking to prevent sticking together
- These maintain their quality much longer than store-bought frozen treats
- Let them soften for a minute or two if your dog prefers a less frozen texture
What Makes This Recipe Special:
These frozen bones combine the natural sweetness of apples with the nutritional benefits of carrots, creating treats that are both cooling and packed with vitamins. The bone shape makes every serving feel special while providing substantial entertainment that keeps dogs engaged and cool.
Mix It Up (Dog-Safe Variations):
Antioxidant Boost: Add a handful of blueberries for extra antioxidants and bursts of flavor throughout the bones.
Extra Hydration: Add an extra tablespoon of water for treats that provide more moisture on really hot days when your pup needs extra cooling.
Fall Comfort: Mix in 1 tablespoon plain pumpkin puree for digestive support and that cozy fall flavor Amber loves even in summer.