Dog Ice Cream Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

FAQs

What is doggie ice cream made of? ›

This simple dog ice cream recipe is just two ingredients at its base: bananas and non dairy milk. You can even use water in a pinch if you don't have non dairy milk. Another reason why I love this recipe is that it helps prevent food waste.

In general, we recommend staying away from all purpose flour for your dog. It's not going to hurt them in small amounts, but it just doesn't have the nutritional value that you can get from other kinds of flour.

Ingredients: Water, Whey, Soy Flour, Coconut Oil, Polydextrose, Maltodextrin, Sorbitol, Monoglycerides, Microcrystalline, Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Dipotassium Ph3sphate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ferrous Fumarate, Salt, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin.

Simply put, dogs' digestive systems are not equipped to handle the same foods we eat. A small lick of vanilla or strawberry ice cream likely won't cause your dog harm. But even a pup cup or doggy cone of a nontoxic flavor like vanilla or strawberry has enough sugar, fat, and dairy to cause digestive upset (or worse).

Ben & Jerry's dog ice cream is doggone sweet.

The flavors include "Pontch's Mix," which blends peanut butter and pretzels, and "Rosie's Batch," which combines pumpkin and mini cookies into each spoonful.

' The good news is that regular peanut butter is safe to give your dog as a treat. Just make sure to avoid peanut butter with Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in lower or sugar-free products. Xylitol is the only ingredient in peanut butter that's bad for dogs.

Whole wheat flour: is packed with fiber, and protein, and is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin E, copper, iron, manganese, and selenium. You could alternatively substitute this with oat flour or another dog-safe flour.

Oat flour. Oat flour, made from rolled oats, is a good source of both fibre and protein. It's an excellent low-calorie choice for a dog needing to lose weight.

Yes, dogs can eat bananas. In moderation, bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They're high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as a treat, not part of your dog's main diet.

What's the difference between dog ice cream and regular ice cream? ›

Dog-safe ice cream options are formulated with lactose-free milk and other dog-safe ingredients that'll actually let him experience flavors besides vanilla (since a small amount of vanilla ice cream is really the only safe human option).

FROSTY PAWS treats are not only tasty, but wholesome and nutritious. And the fact that they're long-lasting makes rewarding your dog as special for you as it is for him.

Cool Whip uses high fructose corn syrup, which isn't toxic to dogs, but definitely isn't good for them. Sugar-free Cool Whip uses NutraSweet, which is derived from stevia, and is also non-toxic to dogs, but could upset their tummy in large quantities.

Yes, honey is generally safe for dogs to eat. In fact, many dog owners use honey as a natural remedy for various ailments, such as coughs, digestive issues, and allergies. However, as with any new food or supplement, it is important to introduce honey gradually and in moderation to avoid an adverse reaction.

In most cases, yes, dogs can eat cheese. When given in moderation, it can make a great high reward training treat (particularly when there's lots of distractions). Most dogs adore the taste of it too! It's important to remember that some cheeses have added ingredients, which need to be avoided.

Human ice cream contains ingredients such as sugar, lactose, or chocolate, which are unsuitable for dogs. Therefore, it is both safer and healthier to either purchase ice cream made specifically for dogs or create your own dog-friendly ice cream at home.

Aldi's Beechdean dog ice cream comes in two flavours - pea and vanilla or apple and carrot, and is made from 100 per cent plant based ingredients with real fruit and vegetables.

Ingredients. WATER, SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP, PEANUTS, SUNFLOWER SEED PASTE, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, CORN STARCH, PEANUT OIL, PEA PROTEIN, SALT, LECITHIN, BUTTEROIL, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID (PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), SODIUM BICARBONATE, BARLEY MALT.

You can also make peanut butter the star ingredient. Simply layer peanut butter in the bottom half of ice cube trays, ice pop molds, or paper cups. Then top off with a layer of yogurt or meat broth and freeze. Pop the layered frozen treat out of the tray or mold or peel off the paper cup before serving.