Fun and tasty ~ This is  a treat dogs love.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter*

1/4 cup mashed banana (about 1/2 banana)

2 cups (16 ounces) low fat unflavored Greek yogurt**

28 Milkbone or Blue Buffalo dog biscuits***

Method:

Place the peanut butter, banana and yogurt in a bowl and stir to mix well. 

Divide the mixture evenly between 2 ice cube trays, filling each section 3/4 full.

Freeze until partially frozen. (about 35 to 45 minutes) Add a dog treat to each popsicle cube. Return to the freezer for 75 to 85 minutes longer. (For a total freezer time of 2 hours.)

Remove from the ice cube trays and transfer to a plastic freezer bag or airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Makes 28 treats.

*Make sure to use a natural peanut butter or almond butter that does not contain xylitol, because xylitol is toxic to dogs.

**For dairy free treats, substitute unsweetened coconut milk for the yogurt.

***Milkbone brand treats may be used, but the Blue Buffalo brand treats are healthier because they do not contain preservatives.

Nutritional info:

The peanut butter adds a creamy texture and popular flavor, plus it contains healthy fats and protein.

Bananas provide potassium, fiber, magnesium, vitamins C and B6, copper and biotin. These nutrients are benficial for heart and muscle function, digestion, bone health, healthy immune and nervous systems, skin and energy.

The yogurt contains protein and probiotics with digestive benefits.

Notes:

While your dog may want to gobble a bunch of these treats, check the dog biscuit package for the recommended daily serving amount.

Also, whenever adding something new to your dog's diet, try one and make certain it agrees with their system.