This frozen Minty Fresh Pupsicles recipe does double duty for your favorite furry friend: it not only provides a cool and refreshing summer snack for your pup but it also freshens their breath with each bite.

This pup-approved dog treat is packed with healthy, nutrient-dense, easily doggie digestible ingredients, including Greek yogurt, mint, parsley, spinach, coconut oil, and honey โ€“ just puree and pop them in the freezer for perfectly safe pet food in the form of frozen dog popsicles.

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Minty Fresh Breath Dog Treats

Our recipe for Minty Fresh Pupsicles is easy to make and takes only 5 minutes to prepare using nutritious, wholesome people food thatโ€™s filled with a host of health benefits.

These frozen mint dog treats are a breeze to make in the blender or food processor: simply spoon the blended mixture into silicone molds or ice cube trays, place them in the freezer, and pop them out when you need to enhance your doggieโ€™s diet to rid them of bad breath.

I love spoiling my pup with these homemade dog treats, especially when I know exactly what Iโ€™m putting in my popsicles and can ensure they contain no harmful additives or toxic chemicals โ€“ itโ€™s pure wholesome human food thatโ€™s fit for canine consumption.

Dogโ€™s donโ€™t naturally have good dental hygiene โ€“ these homemade mint dog treats can help keep your canine cool and content during the hot days of summer (and you donโ€™t have to hold your nose or keep your distance)!

Why We Love Frozen Fresh Breath Dog Treats

  • Quick and easy to make in minutes.
  • Uses 6 nutrient-dense ingredients with health benefits.
  • Economical way to feed people food to your pooch.
  • Recipe can easily be adjusted and customized to suit your pupโ€™s breed and/or nutritional needs.
  • Feeding your dog fresh food ensures that there is nothing artificial nor harmful preservatives.
  • Dogs think this DIY recipe is delicious!
Minty Fresh Pup-sicles ingredients

Minty Fresh Dog Pupsicles Ingredients

  • Plain Greek yogurt
  • Fresh mint
  • Fresh curly parsley: Do not use spring parsley as it can be toxic to dogs.
  • Fresh spinach 
  • Coconut oil
  • Honey

Substitutions and Additions

  • Fill With Fruit: Feel free to add some blueberries, chopped apple, seedless watermelon cubes, or any of your dogโ€™s favorite fruits.
  • Ditch The Dairy: You can make these dog treats dairy free by using water or unsweetened coconut milk instead of plain greek yogurt.
black doggo eating Minty Fresh Pup-sicles
  • Food processor
  • Silicone molds or ice cube trays

How to Make Minty Fresh Dog Pupsicles

  1. Blend: Blend all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth.
    Pro Tip: Be sure to pack tight. Add ยผ โ€“ ยฝ cup of water if needed. 
  2. Freeze: Spoon the mixture into silicone molds and freeze for 6 hours to overnight.
  3. Serve: Serve to your favorite 4-legged friend. Enjoy!
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Tips For Making Minty Fresh Dog Pupsicles

  • After the ingredients are blended together, these treats will turn green. 
  • Be sure to use curly leafed parsley and not flat parsley. 
  • Click here to see the Silicone molds used for this recipe.
  • These treats are 1โ€x3โ€ and 2โ€x2โ€. 
  • These treats will pop out of the molds extremely easily!

Important For Pup Safety

Each dog can react differently to any type of new treat that hits its belly. This is important to note when serving your pup something new for the first time. Serve your pup one treat within 24 hours to see how their belly responds before giving them multiple. Check with your vet before giving your dog anything outside of their usual diet.

How to Store Minty Fresh Dog Pupsicles

  • To Store: Store these in a freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
Minty Fresh Pup-sicles in a bowl

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Frequently Asked Questions

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IS honey SAFE FOR DOGS TO CONSUME?
Are mint and parsley SAFE FOR DOGS TO CONSUME?
IS coconut oil SAFE FOR DOGS TO CONSUME?
pupsicles in a shape of dog paw

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Minty Fresh Dog Pup-Sicles

Author โ€” Jennifer Fishkind
Serves โ€”
Minty Fresh Dog Pupsicles are easy to make in minutes and provide health benefits and fresh breath in every bite! Healthy, refreshing, and cool for warm weather, popsicles are the perfect way to pamper your pup!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • ยผ cup chopped mint
  • ยผ cup chopped curly parsley
  • ยฝ cup chopped spinach
  • ยผ cup coconut oil
  • ยฝ cup honey

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    Instructions
     

    • In a food processor, combine all ingredients. Be sure to pack tight.
    • Blend ingredients together for about 1 minute or until the mixture is smooth. Add ยผ โ€“ ยฝ cup of water if needed.
    • When done, spoon mixture out into silicone molds all the way to the top.
    • When the molds are filled, place inside the freezer to chill for 6 hours or overnight.
    • When done, serve to your favorite 4-legged friend.

    Jennโ€™s Notes

    Storage:
    • To Store: Store these in a freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    Tips:
    • After the ingredients are blended together, these treats will turn green.
    • Be sure to use curly leafed parsley and not flat parsley.
    • Click here to see the Silicone molds used for this recipe .
    • These treats are 1โ€x3โ€ and 2โ€x2โ€.
    • These treats will pop out of the molds extremely easily!
    • IMPORTANT NOTE: Each dog can react differently to any type of new treat that hits its belly. This is important to note when serving your pup something new for the first time. Serve your pup one treat within 24 hours to see how their belly responds before giving them multiple. Check with your vet before giving your dog anything outside of their usual diet.

    Nutrition Info

    Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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