Dog Ice Cream
This dog ice cream recipe is a perfect treat for warmer weather. It's made with real food, such as pumpkin puree and cheddar cheese, without any unnecessary ingredients commonly found in commercially-made doggy ice cream.
Rambo absolutely refused to eat the pumpkin and cheddar doggie ice cream I bought him the other day during our hiking trip, so I decided to make a homemade version for him with all human-grade ingredients.
The texture of this frozen treat is actually more like a granita and ice cream.
I can't wait to hear what you and your pups think of this recipe! ❤️
If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below!
What ingredients you need to make dog ice cream?
Meyenberg evaporated goat milk + 1 can of water
Cottage cheese
Sharp cheddar cheese
Egg yolks
Pumpkin puree
Raw local honey
Incorporating raw, local honey into your dog's diet may help build immunity against seasonal allergies by introducing trace amounts of flower pollen. Always opt for raw, unpasteurized honey from reliable sources to maximize its beneficial properties.
Avoid feeding honey to dogs under 1 year of age and diabetic dogs.
How to make dog ice cream?
Beat the egg yolks until they are light and fluffy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, pumpkin puree, and local raw honey. Mix them with the beaten egg yolks.
Add the evaporated goat milk and water to the mixture.
Pour the mixture into a pre-freeze loaf pan and place it in the freezer.
Take out the loaf pan and stir the ice cream base every 30-45 minutes. Repeat the process 3-4 times
Freeze the ice cream for 4-6 hours.
Allow the ice cream to rest for 20 minutes outside of the freezer before serving.
FAQs and tips on dog ice cream?
Is it necessary to take out the ice cream and stir it every 30-45 mins for 3-4 times? Yes, unless you are using an ice cream making, it's necessary to take out the ice cream and stir it every 30-45 minutes for 3-4 times if you're making it manually without an ice cream making machine. This step helps prevent the formation of large ice crystals and ensures a smoother texture. Skipping this step may result in a block of ice rather than creamy ice cream.
Is honey safe for dog? Local raw honey has a lot of benefits, but you should avoid feeding it to your dog if: 1. your dog is under 1 year old, or 2. if your dog has diabetes. Otherwise, raw local honey is safe to feed in small amounts. Incorporating raw, local honey into your dog's diet may help build immunity against seasonal allergies by introducing trace amounts of flower pollen. Always opt for raw, unpasteurized honey from reliable sources to maximize its beneficial properties. If you can’t get raw local honey, I recommend not using any in the recipe.
How much raw local honey can dogs have? While raw local honey can be beneficial for your dog, it's important to remember that it's a simple sugar. According to Marie Gagne from Dogs Naturally Magazine, follow these guidelines :
For dogs up to 10lbs: 1/4 teaspoon of honey daily
For dogs weighing 10-20lbs: 1/2 teaspoon daily
For dogs weighing 20-50lbs: 1 teaspoon daily
For dogs weighing 50lbs or more: up to 2 teaspoons daily
So for the dog ice cream recipe, which makes 12 scoops of treat. Each scoop has 1/2 tsp honey. Adjust the honey accordingly based on your dog’s size
A few other homemade dog treat recipes to try:
Pumpkin Cheddar Doggie Ice Cream
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat the egg yolks until they are light and fluffy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, pumpkin puree, and local raw honey. Mix them with the beaten egg yolks.
- Add the evaporated goat milk and water to the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a pre-freeze loaf pan and place it in the freezer.
- Take out the loaf pan and stir the ice cream base every 30-45 minutes. Repeat the process 3-4 times. This is a very important step. If you don't do this, we you will have a block of ice instead.
- Freeze the ice cream for 4-6 hours.
- Allow the ice cream to rest for 20 minutes outside of the freezer before serving.
Notes
- This recipes makes 12 big scoops of ice cream. Adjust the serving size accordingly based on your dog's size.
- If your dog is lactose-intolerance, this is not a good recipe to make
- If you need to limit sugar and carbs in your dog's diet, skip the raw local honey. That will reduce the total grams of carbs from 86 g to 52g in total.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
102.23Fat
5.93 gCarbs
7.3 gSugar
6.45 gProtein
5.21 gNutritional info for the whole recipe:
Total calories: 1052
Total fat: 60g
Total carbohydrates: 86g
Total protein: 56
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Disclaimer: Please remember that I'm not a medical professional. The insights shared in this blog post are based on my personal research and the experiences I've gained as a crazy dog mom who is obsessed with my dog's health. In cases where your dog has any medical issues or health concerns, it's vital to consult with a licensed veterinarian or a qualified animal healthcare provider. While I aim to provide informative content based on my personal experiences, it should never be considered a replacement for professional veterinary guidance.
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