Healthy Dog Treats Homemade: Blueberry Snacks For Your Pup

Watching your dog discover new foods is comparable to watching a toddler eat ice cream for the first time—pure, unadulterated joy. When I gave my chocolate Lab Mocha blueberries last summer, I was treated to what I now call the “blueberry dance.” It was a little wiggle-hop combination that clearly said, “MORE PLEASE!”

Just yesterday, while I was preparing a meal with a container of blueberries on the counter, I turned around and found Mocha sitting there looking at me with those eyes. You know the ones: “I’m the best girl in the world and I deserve all the treats.” And you know what? She wasn’t wrong.

Why Blueberries Are Great for Your Pup

Before I jump into all the yummy ways to serve these little blue powerhouses for your dog, let’s discuss why they are excellent:

Low in calories: About 84 calories per cup, which means fine for treating without guilt
High in antioxidants: To support your dog’s immune system against free radicals
Packed with fiber: Great for digestive health (something we all appreciate when it’s walk time!)
Rich in vitamins C and K: Supporting immunity and healthy blood function
Natural source of phytochemicals: These may play a role in the reduction of inflammation and enhancement of cognitive function.

As with any treat, moderation is key! For small dogs, limit to 2-3 blueberries per day, medium dogs can enjoy 5-10, and larger dogs up to 20 blueberries daily.

6 Simple Ways to Serve Blueberries to Your Dog

1. Fresh as a Treat

Sometimes simplicity is best! Just wash a few berries and offer them to your pup. Their small size makes them perfect training treats—low calorie but high reward

2. Frozen Blueberry Pops

These are totally a hit and very helpful in cooling down your pup. Freeze them in ice cube trays using water or low-sodium broth for extra hydration!

3. Blueberry Mash Topper

Add in some mashed blueberries when dinner becomes a bit “same old, same-old”. It’s their version of the gourmet sauce-add flavor with nutrients in one go.

4. “Pup-sicles” with Blueberry

Combine blueberries with plain yogurt (don’t forget to make sure there’s no xylitol!) and pour it into silicone molds. Put it in the freezer-what a creamy treat, perfect for summer afternoons.

5. DIY Dog Biscuits

Feeling a bit Martha Stewart-y? Throw in the blueberries into healthy dog treats homemade style! Oats, banana, egg, and blueberries-that pretty much sums up the ingredients; it’s a simple combination that will get your pup doing tricks you didn’t even teach him.

6. Stuffed in a Kong

Mix blueberries with a spoonful of dog-safe peanut butter or plain yogurt and stuff into a Kong toy. Freeze it for a challenge that’ll keep your dog happily occupied while you finally get to drink your coffee while it’s still hot.

Two Drool-Worthy Blueberry Dog Treat Recipes

Blueberry Banana Bites

A tray of lueberry healthy dog treats homemade.

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana, mashed
1 cup oat flour (or regular flour)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 egg
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
Add the egg and coconut oil, mixing well.
Fold in the flour to create a dough.
Gently fold in the blueberries (they might break a bit, which is totally fine).
Drop small spoonfuls onto your baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
Cool completely before serving to your excited pup!

Nutritional value: Mighty little nibbles! These healthy dog treats homemade with love provide everything your best friend needs.

The banana gives potassium for proper muscle function, the egg offers protein for maintenance of the muscle, and the coconut oil adds healthy fats for proper coat health. Those antioxidant-laden blueberries have it all covered; strong overall wellness yet easy on those sensitive stomachs.

Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Bones

Frozen homemade healthy blueberry dog treats.

Ingredients:

2 cups plain, unsweetened yogurt (check for no xylitol or artificial sweeteners)
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 tablespoon peanut butter (xylitol-free)

Instructions:

Blend the blueberries until smooth.
In a bowl, mix the blueberry puree with yogurt, honey (if using), and peanut butter.
Pour the mixture into bone-shaped silicone molds or ice cube trays.
Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Pop them out and watch your dog go wild!

Nutritional Benefits: Great for a hot day, these frozen healthy dog treats homemade offer a plethora of benefits. The yogurt provides calcium for the bones and probiotics for intestinal health, while peanut butter contributes protein and healthy fats.

All three, combined with the antioxidant power of blueberries, aid digestive health, support immune function, and provide a needed cooling effect during this hot summer season.

A Few Quick Safety Notes

As much as I love sharing my food with Mocha (those begging eyes are impossible to resist), there are a few things to keep in mind:

Always introduce new foods gradually to watch for any allergic reactions
Remove any stems from blueberries before serving
When you can, opt for organic, to avoid pesticides.
Do not offer any kind of artificially sweetened yogurts or peanut butters: xylitol is toxic to dogs.
Consult with your veterinarian before giving any fruits to your diabetic dog.

Watching Mocha crunch happily on a frozen blueberry or lick clean every bit of blueberry yogurt from her Kong reminds me that simplicity is sometimes, the best thing—for them and for us. If only I could teach my human kids the same enthusiasm about healthy snacks!

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