# DIY Frozen Dog Treats This Simple DIY Recipe is Perfect for Preventing Your Pup from Overheating By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-frozen-dog-treats References: [dogvacay](http://dogvacay.com/blog/2-frozen-doggy-treats-to-make-this-summer/) & [dogvacay](http://dogvacay.com/blog/2-frozen-doggy-treats-to-make-this-summer/) The 'DogVacay' blog has whipped up a simple recipe for DIY frozen dog treats. With summer officially here, these peanut butter treats are the perfect way to keep your dog cool and comfortable. The recipe is simple to follow and it involves many of the same steps as making conventional popsicles. In order to make the DIY frozen dog treats, you will need peanut butter, a [banana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana) and a cup of plain non-fat yogurt. To begin, combine all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until completely smooth. Then pour the contents into an ice cube mold. Place the treats in the freezer overnight or for at least five hours. Once the treats are completely frozen, you can easily pop them out of the ice cube molds and feed them to your dog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Frozen Dog Treats:** Creating homemade frozen dog treats using simple ingredients is a growing trend among dog owners. - **DIY Pet Food:** The popularity of DIY frozen dog treats reveals a trend towards pet owners creating their own pet food for better control over ingredients and health. - **Summer Pet Care:** As the summer heat becomes more intense, there is a rising trend of using frozen dog treats as a way to protect pets from overheating. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Food:** The pet food industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY frozen dog treats by providing specialized ingredients or frozen treat kits for pet owners to make at home. - **Pet Accessories:** Companies in the pet accessories industry can explore unique ice cube molds or frozen treat dispensers specifically designed for making homemade dog treats. - **Pet Services:** Innovative pet services can offer pre-made, frozen dog treat subscription boxes as a convenient and healthy alternative for pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Pleasing Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treats-for-dogs.md) - [DIY Dog Treat Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-treat-mixes.md) - [CBD Brand Dog Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-oh-gee-cbd-peanut-butter-pupsicles.md) - [Home-Made Treat Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupsicle-starter-kit.md) - [Dog-Friendly Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-friendly-ice-cream.md) - [Nutritious Doggie Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pup-cups.md) - [Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-hunter-frozen-yogurt.md) - [Multi-Benefit Enrichment Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupsicle.md) - [Plant-Based Dog Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-ice-cream.md)