Peel the bananas and slice them into chunks so the blender doesn’t struggle. I learned this the hard way after tossing whole bananas into a cheap blender and hearing that awful grinding sound. Add the banana pieces to the blender first, then pour in the frozen blueberries.

Check your peanut butter label before using it. You want natural peanut butter without xylitol because that ingredient is dangerous for dogs. I always double-check even when I think I bought the right one.

Add the yogurt and peanut butter to the blender. Blend on medium speed for about 45 seconds to 1 minute until the mixture looks smooth and creamy. You’ll still see tiny blueberry specks throughout the mix, which is totally fine.

If the blender seems stuck or too thick, add about 1 tablespoon of water. Don’t add too much though. The first time I made these, I added a big splash of milk thinking it would help, and the treats froze into little purple ice rocks.

The mixture should look thick like a smoothie bowl, not thin like juice.

Set your silicone molds or ice cube trays on a small baking sheet or plate before filling them. Trust me on this part. Trying to carry floppy silicone molds full of liquid to the freezer without support is stressful.

Use a spoon or small spatula to scoop the mixture into each mold. Fill them close to the top, but leave a tiny bit of room because the mixture expands slightly as it freezes.

Tap the tray gently on the counter to remove air bubbles. The color should look light purple with darker blueberry spots.

Place the tray carefully into the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours. Overnight is even better if you have time.

Once frozen solid, pop the treats out of the molds and transfer them to a freezer-safe container or zip-top freezer bag.

The treats should feel firm but not rock hard. If they seem super icy, let them sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

Give your dog one or two treats depending on their size. Smaller dogs usually do well with one treat at a time.

I noticed my dog likes these best after a walk when he’s still a little warm from being outside. The banana smell gets stronger as the treats soften slightly, and apparently that makes them even more exciting.

Fair warning though — blueberry treats can leave tiny purple spots on light-colored rugs if your dog carries them around the house. Learned that one after a very enthusiastic living room snack session.