Packed with solid nutrients and quick to prepare, it’s no wonder smoothies are ideal and enjoyed by health-conscious individuals. These benefits can be enjoyed by dogs, too! With a little adjustment on the ingredients, you and your dog can enjoy running together and having healthy smoothies right after. Here is an easy nutrient-rich smoothie recipe that you and your dog can enjoy!
Take note that this will produce one serving for a 50-pound dog. If you have a smaller dog, you can freeze the excess smoothie and have healthy dog popsicles the next day!
Ingredients:
1-2 cups of ice
1 banana
1 apple
1 cup of blueberries
1-2 tsp coconut oil
1-2 tbsp of natural peanut butter
1-2 tbsp ground flax seed
Steps:
1. Put all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into your dog’s bowl.
You can also opt to mix the smoothie in your dog’s kibble.
To make it more delightful for your dog, you can opt to sprinkle some dog biscuits!
As mentioned earlier, you can opt to make dog popsicles. But for better freezing, you have to remove the coconut oil from the mix.
The recipe is packed with antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats, magnesium, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins! It also has coconut oil so the recipe can aid in the regulation of your dog’s insulin level. In addition, coconut oil is also good for your dog’s coat and skin.
Packed with nutrients and delightfully tasty, we promise that your dog will enjoy this easy-to-prepare smoothie. So much so that you can expect your dog’s tail to be wagging every time the blender is on! This recipe will make everyday a good day for you and your dog to enjoy a healthy, soothing, and delicious smoothie! So go ahead and give it a try!