Pumpkin Puppucinos
/Pumpkin is considered one of the top foods for both humans and dogs for good reason. Its packed with vitamin A, potassium, and iron. It's the perfect medicine for an upset tummy since it can clear up both diarrhea or constipation. Pumpkin is usually hard to find outside the fall months so I stock up cans of this power food while it's available. Be sure to check the expiration dates. If pumpkin just can't be found consider substituting with sweet potatoes or squash. To use fresh veggies all you need to do is cook and purée them first. If your dog doesn't like the tang of yogurt use coconut milk or almond milk.
This can be served as a side dish or mixed with kibble. I like to use the little plastic bathroom cups which equal 1/4 cup servings. Warm for about 20 seconds in the microwave and freeze the extras. When ready to serve just grab a few cups, let them thaw, and warm up in the microwave. Your dog is gonna love this treat and you're gonna love how good it is for him!
Pumpkin Puppucinos
Cook Time: None
Nutrition facts: 41 calories, 1 from fat
Ingredients
- 1 - 15 oz can pumpkin puree*
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Instructions:
- Place all the ingredients except the maple syrup in a medium bowl and whisk until fully blended.
- Whisk in the maple syrup a tablespoon at a time until you have the desired sweetness. Kirby, my chief taste tester, is quite happy at two tablespoons.
These will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer up to 4 months.
*Dont use pumpkin pie filling which is loaded with ingredients your dog should not eat.
Our sweet foster Shelby slurped hers up as you can tell from the evidence on her face!
Check out the Healthy Ingredients List to see just how good pumpkin, yogurt, cinnamon, and ginger are!
