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Strawberry Yogurt Frozen Bites

A cooling two-ingredient frozen treat for warm days: fresh strawberries blended into plain unsweetened yogurt and frozen in a small mould. Check the yogurt label carefully — it must contain no xylitol or other sweeteners.

Small pink and cream frozen strawberry yogurt dog treats on a plate
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
None (4 hours freezing)
Total
4 hours 10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy

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Strawberry Yogurt Frozen Bites

Makes About 12 small frozen bites · 4 hours 10 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (about 150 g) fresh strawberries, stems and leaves removed
  • 1 cup (about 240 g) plain unsweetened yogurt, xylitol-free
  • 1-2 tablespoons water, only if the mixture is too thick to pour

Instructions

  1. 1Read the yogurt label and confirm it is plain and unsweetened, with no xylitol, added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
  2. 2Hull the strawberries, removing every stem and leaf, and roughly chop them.
  3. 3Blend the strawberries and yogurt until smooth, or mash the strawberries by hand and stir them through for a chunkier texture.
  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 for at least 4 hours, or until solid all the way through.
  6. 6Pop out one bite at a time and serve straight from the freezer, ideally somewhere easy to wipe down.

Storage

  • Keep them frozen at −18 °C (0 °F) or below in a sealed container or bag, and make small batches so they are used while fresh.
  • Untouched portions that thawed in the fridge and stayed refrigerated can be refrozen, according to USDA guidance — texture may change, especially with yoghurt and fruit purée.
  • Do not refreeze anything that has been above fridge temperature for more than 2 hours, or more than 1 hour above 32 °C (90 °F) — discard it instead.
  • Treats that have already been served, licked or carried around go in the bin, never back into the freezer with the stored batch.
  • Label the container so nobody mistakes them for human ice cubes.

Sources: Refreezing thawed food (USDA FSIS) · Food safety basics (USDA FSIS)

Serving considerations

  • These are small frozen occasional treats, not a meal and not a complete and balanced diet.
  • Some dogs do not tolerate dairy well. Start with a very small amount and stop if you see loose stools or gas.
  • How much is appropriate depends on your dog's size, health and normal diet — keep treats to a small share of daily intake.
  • Never use sweetened, flavoured or low-fat sweetened yogurt: xylitol is toxic to dogs and appears in some sweetened products.

Ingredient safety notes

This guide is for general educational purposes and isn't a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. If your dog has eaten something potentially toxic or is showing concerning symptoms, contact a veterinarian promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Plain, unsweetened yogurt with no xylitol, added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Read the label every time, because recipes change.

Yes. Defrost them first and drain off the extra liquid, and check they are plain with no added sugar or syrup.

Yes, hull the strawberries and remove all stems and leaves. Only the fruit goes into the mixture.

Some dogs are sensitive to dairy. Start with a very small piece and stop if you notice gas or loose stools; you can also freeze plain blended strawberry with a little water instead.

No. An ice cube tray works fine — just fill each cavity part way so the finished bites stay small.

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