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Frozen Watermelon Yogurt Bites

Blend, pour, freeze. Use watermelon flesh only, with the rind and seeds removed, and a plain yogurt with nothing added.

Small frozen pink and white watermelon yogurt dog treats from silicone moulds on a white plate, with two cubes of seedless watermelon flesh
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
None (4 hours freezing)
Total
4 hours 10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy

Kyo's Kitchen recipe card

Frozen Watermelon Yogurt Bites

Makes About 14 small frozen bites · 4 hours 10 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 cups seedless watermelon flesh, rind removed, cut into chunks (pick out any seeds you find)
  • 1/2 cup plain unsweetened yogurt, checked to contain no xylitol and no added sweetener

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the watermelon away from the rind and discard all rind. Remove any seeds, including pale immature ones.
  2. 2Read the yogurt label and confirm it is plain and unsweetened. Any product listing xylitol or other sweeteners is not suitable.
  3. 3Blend the watermelon smooth, then pulse in the yogurt for a marbled mix, or layer them for a two-tone bite.
  4. 4Pour into a small silicone mould or an ice cube tray, filling each cavity only part way so the bites stay small.
  5. 5Freeze at least 4 hours, or overnight, until solid all the way through.
  6. 6Pop the bites out and serve one at a time, straight from the freezer.

Storage

  • Freezer in a sealed bag or container: up to 2 months.
  • Do not refreeze bites that have thawed; the yogurt and fruit puree do not keep well after softening.
  • Serve outside or on a washable floor, as these melt fast.
  • Label the container so they are not mistaken for a human dessert.

Serving considerations

  • Watermelon is mostly water and sugar, and these are a hot-day extra rather than part of the diet; keep treats a small share of daily intake.
  • Amount depends on your dog's size, weight and normal food, so there is no serving that suits every dog.
  • Some dogs do not digest dairy well, so start with one small bite and see how your dog handles it. Our yogurt guide covers lactose tolerance in more detail.
  • Hard frozen treats should be sized so nothing is gulped whole; supervise while your dog eats and skip them for dogs with dental problems.
  • Check with your own vet first if your dog is on a prescribed diet or has a sensitive stomach.

Ingredient safety notes

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