Coconut Peach "Ice Cream" (or Kong Filler)


I'm a lady of convenience and when it comes to making things, I like to make it as easy as possible. Especially, when it comes to making summertime treats for myself AND my dog. I don't want to be using two separate bowls, with separate ingredients. To me, that equals MORE dishes and MORE prep. That's why I like to make things that my furry love and I can both enjoy. Hence, coconut, peach "Ice cream" (or Kong filler!). It's super easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

All you need is:
- A bowl full of frozen or fresh peaches (you can also do other fruits to your liking)
-A can of full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (not that gross corn syrup-y fake stuff)

Then, all you do is puree all the ingredients in your blender and freeze.

If you want to stuff a Kong with this mixture, you freeze it until it is thick, but still able to pour. Then, take your Kong and place it upside down in a cup to hold it in place and pour. Place it back in the freezer until the mixture is completely hard.

If you want this for yourself, I suggest you occasionally stir the mixture while it is freezing to avoid large ice crystals. I like to make this treat on a day when I am at home. 😉


For other variations of this treat, you can look at these:
  • Maple Bacon Ice Cream (this post also talks about why I use 100% pure maple syrup in my recipes)
  • Pumpkin Spice Sorbet (this post talks about the health benefits of pumpkin and cinnamon for your dog... or yourself )
As always, please remember that this and other "ice cream" recipes are occasional treats and should not be substituted for a high quality food specifically made for your dog's size and breed.

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