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Berry Pumpkin Swirl Yogurt Bones for Dogs recipe card

Berry Pumpkin Swirl Yogurt Bones for Dogs

Creamy frozen dog treats made with pumpkin, berries, and plain yogurt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bone-shaped treats
Course: Dog Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree plain, unsweetened, not pie filling
  • 0.5 cup fresh or frozen berries lightly mashed (such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
  • 1 tablespoon water plus more as needed to thin pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil melted (optional, for easier release from molds)

Method
 

  1. Place silicone bone molds on a small baking sheet and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, stir the plain unsweetened yogurt until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a second bowl, mix the pumpkin puree with 1 tablespoon water, adding a little more water if needed until it reaches an easy spooning consistency.
  4. In a third bowl, lightly mash the berries with a fork, leaving some small chunks for texture.
  5. If using, lightly brush or rub the inside of each bone mold cavity with a thin layer of melted coconut oil.
  6. Spoon a small layer of yogurt into each mold cavity, filling each about one third of the way full.
  7. Add a small spoonful of the pumpkin mixture into each cavity on top of the yogurt.
  8. Add a small spoonful of the mashed berries into each cavity, leaving a little space at the top so the mixture does not spill over.
  9. Use a toothpick, skewer, or the tip of a butter knife to gently swirl the yogurt, pumpkin, and berry layers together in each cavity to create a marbled pattern without fully mixing them.
  10. Tap the baking sheet with the filled molds lightly on the counter to release any air bubbles.
  11. Transfer the molds to the freezer and freeze for 3 to 4 hours, or until the treats are completely firm.
  12. Once frozen solid, pop the yogurt bones out of the molds and serve 1 to 3 treats to your dog, depending on size, as a snack or meal topper.
  13. Store remaining treats in an airtight freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Notes

- Always use plain unsweetened yogurt without added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or xylitol.
- Use plain pumpkin puree only; never use pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and spices not safe for dogs.
- If using berries with seeds, such as raspberries, light mashing is fine for most dogs, but avoid large tough pieces for very small or senior pups.
- If your dog is sensitive to dairy, talk with your vet before serving yogurt-based treats, or substitute a lactose-free plain yogurt made for pets.
- Start with a small portion the first time you serve this treat to make sure your dog tolerates the ingredients well.