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.

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Yield: Makes 1 - 2 Servings

Biscuits & Banana Muttshake

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Crunchy biscuits are blended into a creamy banana base with a pinch of cinnamon as a dog-friendly cookies and cream milkshake.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

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

1. 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.
   
2. Pour into a glass (or dog bowl) and top with the remaining treat crumbles. Sit, stay, and serve right away!
   

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  Riley’s Organics, Dog Treats, Small Bone, Tasty Apple Recipe, 5 oz (142 g)
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  Frontier Natural Products, Organic Ceylon Cinnamon, 1.76 oz (50 g)

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 169Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 469mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 10g

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