4 summer blends to share with your dog [Recipe]

Warmer weather means more time outside with your dog. And when you’re ready to cool down, why not use a blender and some frozen fruit to create a refreshing treat for both of you?

You can serve these recipes as thick as sherbet, or as smooth and drinkable as slushie, just by adjusting the liquid you add as you blend.

All very delicious!

Fruity Pibble’s Punch

We wanted to give a taste back to the Hi-C Fruit Punch days of childhood without the added sugar. Pineapple, strawberry and watermelon combine to create something like the first day of summer vacation.

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Fruity Pibble’s Punch

This sweet and tangy flavor tastes like an all-natural fruit.

• Author: Kiki Kane
• Preparation time: 5 minutes
• Total time: 5 minutes
• Productivity: 2 Meal firstx
• Type: Summer cooler

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• 1/2 cup watermelon
• 1/4 cup Pineapple
• 1/4 cup blueberry
• 2 strawberry
• 1/4 cup cold water (adjust to your preference)

Guide

Add the fruit and water to your blender and blend until the fruit is completely pureed.

Serve in a wide-mouthed bowl or cup.

Green Russians

Blue Russian combines berries and cream in a way that will give you and your dog the chills with Dude from The Big Lebowski on the hottest summer day.

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Green Russia

Our sweltering summer enjoys a Russian white cocktail, we mix frozen blueberries and cool goat’s milk ice cream into one bliss.

• Author: Kiki Kane
• Preparation time: 5 minutes
• Total time: 5 minutes
• Productivity: 2 Meal firstx
• Type: Summer cooler

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For the bottom layer:

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup cold repair

For the top layer:

• 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt or condensed goat milk (we use powdered goat milk and add 2 tablespoons of powder) 1/2 cup water for a thick and beautiful cream)

We used goat milk but you can use whatever (you or) your dog likes best. Great options include coconut milk, nonfat yogurt, or regular aged cow’s milk if your dog’s digestive tract allows it.

Guide

Mix strawberries and milk into a thick and beautiful mixture.

Place in your serving bow to make sure there is enough room for the top layer.

Carefully scoop the cream topping over the berries.

Feel free to mix the blue into the white a bit if you feel like it.

Honeydoodle Dew

The smell of freshly cut grass, fresh melon, and a hint of mint combine to form a summer supergroup in your mouth. If your dog loves to graze on fresh grass, he will really enjoy this barista job.

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Honeydoodle Dew

It’s not easy to be green! Sweet honeydew melon combines with mint and goat’s milk for a cool treat! We’ve added a pinch of chlorophyll powder for a more dramatic look.

• Author: Kiki Kane
• Preparation time: 5 minutes
• Total time: 5 minutes
• Productivity: 2 Meal firstx
• Type: Summer cooler

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• 1/2 cup frozen honeydew melon
• honey drops
• 1/4 cup goat milk
• 2 Mint leaf
• Optional: A pinch of chlorophyll powder
• Optional: Garnish with mint leaves

We used goat milk but you can use whatever (you or) your dog likes best. Other great options include coconut milk, fat-free yogurt, or regular aged cow’s milk if your dog’s digestive tract allows it.

Guide

Puree two fresh mint leaves or crush a pinch of dried mint and place in a blender.

Add honey, honey, milk, and chlorophyll if using and mix until smooth.

Pour into serving dishes and garnish with a mint leaf.

Creamy Cantaloupe Cooler

This creamy, sweet frozen drink tastes like a springtime brunch with a whole weekend of lazy fun in your future.

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Cantaloupe Cooler

Frozen brunch. Do we need to say more?

• Author: Kiki Kane
• Preparation time: 5 minutes
• Total time: 5 minutes
• Productivity: 2 Meal firstx

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• 1 cup frozen cantaloupe
• 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt
• Fresh rosemary for garnish

We used fat-free yogurt, but you can use whatever (you or) your dog likes best for the ice cream ingredient. Great options include goat’s milk, coconut milk, or regular aged cow’s milk if your dog’s digestive tract allows it.

Guide

Place the cantaloupe and yogurt in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with a small sprig of rosemary if you feel like it.

Take note

If you’re wondering which frozen food is Bea’s favorite, I have proof right here:

More recipes for dogs in the summer

Get our six best recipes for making dog ice cream to far exceed the average dog treat in the summer. And if your dog is not a fan of cold gnawing, make dog biscuits that don’t require baking, it’s a perfect warm weather snack.

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