My penchant for milkshakes is well known, as is my love for my baby boy, Luka. When his birthday rolled around, I figured, why not let him in on this universally cherished simple pleasure? After seven years by my side, sharing in every sweet, sour, and sometimes bitter moment of my life, he deserves something special to celebrate. Introducing the Biscuits & Banana Muttshake, the perfect birthday present for my favorite four-legged companion.
Every now and then, dogs deserve to indulge, too! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this isn’t some crazy extravagance, but a reasonably healthy bonus that fits into any feeding plan. All it takes are chopped up crunchy biscuits blended into a creamy banana base with a pinch of cinnamon. Think of it as a “cookies and cream” milkshake, but with a dog-friendly twist.
Swaps and Substitutions
While Luka would happy chow down on anything I give him, edible or not, I know how tricky it can be working with pickier pups. Try switching up the formula to better suit your little beast:
- Ice: Omit in the winter or for dogs with sensitive/bad/missing teeth.
- Banana: Substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, applesauce, or vegan yogurt.
- Cinnamon: Omit or substitute ground ginger.
- Non-Dairy Milk: Substitute with water or vegetable stock.
- Dog Treats: Substitute with a handful of their regular kibble, for dogs on a strict diet.
Whether it’s for a birthday, a holiday, or just because, this muttshake is a fun, easy way to spoil your fur baby, just a little more than usual.
Biscuits & Banana Muttshake
Crunchy biscuits are blended into a creamy banana base with a pinch of cinnamon as a dog-friendly cookies and cream milkshake.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Ice Cubes
- 1 Medium Banana, Sliced
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup Plain, Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- 2 Small Crunchy Dog Treats, Divided
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for the treats to a blender and puree until smooth. Roughly chop the treats and add half into the blender. Pulse to incorporate without completely pureeing the mixture. You want to leave some texture for your pup to enjoy.
- Pour into a glass (or dog bowl) and top with the remaining treat crumbles. Sit, stay, and serve right away!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 169Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 469mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 10g
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Happy Birthday Luka! May your support human have loads of episodes of loss of coordination moments resulting with food and treats dropping to the floor on your birthday week! Enjoy that delicious muttshake to wash it all down.
Haha, he does eat QUITE well from accidental spills and scraps! In fact, he comes running when he hears me get the peeler out. He adores cucumber and carrot peels, of all things!
He’s a lucky fellow as well as handsome and blessed to have you as his human. Happy birthday, Luka. You and I are very close on birthdays. :-)
We’re both incredibly lucky. I never wanted a baby puppy, I never wanted a boy, and yet, he’s exactly what I needed. He chose me, and he was right.
Happy (early/late?) birthday to you too!
Luka must be wondering why his human was offering him such unusual things – nice tho’, so . . . ! Happy birthday to both of you! I mean he does not know .. . . :) !!!
Oh I know, everyday is full of inexplicable delights to him, but it brings me joy to be able to spoil him all the same. As long as he knows he’s loved, that’s all that matters!
What a sweet and thoughtful way to celebrate Luka’s birthday! It’s clear that you really care about him, and this Biscuits & Banana Muttshake sounds like the perfect treat for your furry best friend. I will make one for Coco!
Aw, that makes me so happy! I hope Coco enjoys it just as much, too!