What’s better than Triple Melon Mint Frozen Dog Treats? Nothing. These are the perfect summertime treats to help your pup cool down.
I taught you how to make a triple-layer watermelon pupcake for your dog’s summertime birthday bash if you saw my last entry. Well, I had plenty of melon left over from that recipe, so I whipped up these triple melon mint frozen dog treats right after making the watermelon cake.
My dogs love melons. Yoda loves melon the most out of all of my pups. So if I am slicing watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew, I can guarantee that he will be right under my feet in the kitchen.
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*Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.
I was so excited to make these triple melon mint frozen dog treats because they allowed me to use fresh mint from my herb garden!
I shared a Reel recently showcasing my vertical herb planter. I made the lowest tier of the planter a dog-safe herb garden. This way, I could be sure the dogs could safely sniff and nibble on the dog-safe herbs.
The lower tier included sweet basil, purple basil, and sweet mint! Yoda loves basil, and I can always find him taking a little nibble from his sweet basil plant. I like to give the pups a fresh mint leaf after their dinner each night to help freshen their breath too.
It was so rewarding to use a few fresh sprigs of mint from my garden in these dog treats!
Do these Triple Melon Mint Frozen Dog Treats have any health benefits?
- Watermelon: This fruit rings at 92% water, making it very hydrating. Watermelon also contains Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamins A, B6, and C. Make sure only to give your dog seedless watermelon.
- Honeydew: This fruit rings in at 90% water, making it very hydrating. It also has a dose of dietary fiber, which is good for healthy digestion and contains Vitamins B6 and C and potassium.
- Cantaloupe: This fruit is roughly 90% water. It contains niacin which helps break sugars and fats down into energy, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Potassium, Fiber, and Folate, which can potentially help red blood cell production.
- Mint: The obvious answer is that fresh mint freshens your dog’s breath. More importantly, mint contains Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Copper. The natural menthol in mint can potentially help temporarily relieve your dog’s congestion if they have seasonal allergies!
You Will Need:
- 1 Cup of Honeydew Melon
- 1/2 Cup of Seedless Watermelon
- 1/4 Cup of Cantaloupe
- 2 TBSP of chopped Fresh Mint (or two tsp. of dried mint – I recommend fresh, though!)
- Silicone Freezer Molds. I love these dog bone-shaped molds because they can easily be broken in half for portion control if needed. Just make sure to choose a mold that is appropriately sized for your dog.
- Food Processor
Triple Melon Mint Frozen Dog Treats
Course: Dog TreatsDifficulty: Easy15
minutes2
hoursFrozen dog treats made with watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and fresh mint leaves.
Ingredients
1 Cup of Honeydew
1/2 Cup of Seedless Watermelon
1/4 Cup of Cantaloupe
2 TBSP Chopped Fresh Mint Leaves (or 2 tsp. of dried mint leaves)
Directions
- Remove peel and rind from each melon. Chop into squares and measure according to the amounts listed above. Chop your mint leaves.
- Start with the honeydew and puree into a liquid using your food processor. Poor into a cup and mix in your chopped mint leaves. Fill each silicone mold about halfway with the honeydew and mint mixture. Place in the freezer for at least one hour.
- Puree your seedless watermelon and cantaloupe together until liquified. Remove the partially frozen honeydew molds from the freezer. Fill the remaining half of each mold with the watermelon and cantaloupe mixture.
- Freeze for an additional 1-2 hours.
Notes
- *Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet
- Keep in mind appropriate serving sizes for your dog. I allow my dogs 1-2 of these frozen treats per day.
- I was able to fill two silicone bone mold trays and a few extra in a succulent silicone mold that I had. The amount of treats you make will vary by which silicone mold you are using to freeze your treats.
*This blog may contain affiliate links that allow me to make a small commission if you make a purchase by clicking the links – including Amazon. This is at no additional cost to you and any money I may receive is put right back into this blog. Thank you all so much for your support! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
*Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.
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