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The dogs and I enjoy exercising outside during the summer. We play fetch with sticks in the yard, kick up our heals on the nature trails, and chase butterflies at the park. No activity is off limits!

After a warm summer day we like to cool down with an icy treat. Making homemade ice cream for your dog is simple, tasty, and the perfect way to reward your pet after a day of adventure. As a bonus, this low-sugar treat is perfect for sharing--if your dog will let you!

What You'll Need:

• A container of Greek vanilla yogurt
• A banana
• Creamy peanut butter
• An ice cube tray
• A blender
• A spatula
• A spoon
• Measuring cups
• Plastic wrap (optional)
• Wooden craft sticks (optional)

Instructions:

1. Measure 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter into a blender. Add one peeled and chopped banana. Use a spoon to scoop the contents of one 8-ounce container of Greek vanilla yogurt into the blender. Combine the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
2. Use a spatula to remove the mixture from the sides of the blender. Scoop the ice cream for your dog into an ice cube tray using a spoon. Place the tray in the freezer for at least two hours. I like to make this in the morning, so it's ready as an afternoon snack.
3. Twist the tray to release the icy treats. Small dogs can enjoy one cube, while larger dogs can have two or three treats. To make the homemade ice cream easier for you to enjoy, cover the ice cube tray with plastic wrap and insert wooden craft sticks into the center of each cube to make icy pops. Yum!

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