These layered peanut butter, yogurt and strawberry dog treats use three simple ingredients. A thin peanut butter base holds a spoonful of plain yogurt, with chopped strawberries on top. Small silicone molds make it easy to prepare modest portions.
This is a no-bake preparation. An optional freezing step is added below to help the layers hold their shape; the original submission did not specify a setting time or a freezing method.
Ingredients
- Smooth peanut butter made from 100% peanuts, enough for a thin base
- Plain unsweetened yogurt made with pasteurized milk and live cultures; the supplied amount is 2 teaspoons per layered portion
- Fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and finely diced, enough for a light topping
The original provides no total peanut butter or strawberry weight and no batch yield. Adjust the number of portions to your mold, and record the amounts if you want to repeat the batch. The two teaspoons of yogurt describe assembly, not a universal serving recommendation for dogs.
Choose plain ingredients
Check both peanut butter and yogurt labels for xylitol, sometimes called birch sugar or wood sugar. Do not use products containing it. Choose yogurt without added sugar, flavorings or sweeteners. Organic ingredients are optional; the ingredient list matters more than the organic label.
Some dogs have difficulty digesting dairy. Skip this recipe if your dog does not tolerate yogurt or has a peanut or dairy allergy. Live cultures do not establish a proven probiotic benefit from this finished treat.
Prepare the tray
Line a shallow tray with food-safe parchment, or use small food-grade silicone molds. If using individual metal wells, make sure the lining lets you lift out the portions. Support a flexible silicone mold on a tray before filling it.
Build the layers
- Stir the peanut butter if its natural oil has separated. Spread a thin layer in each lined well or mold.
- Add the yogurt. For the original layered portion, use two teaspoons; divide that amount among smaller molds if needed rather than overfilling them.
- Scatter a few finely diced strawberry pieces over the yogurt and press lightly so they stay in place.
The photos show broad tray portions and sliced fruit. Smaller molds and finer fruit pieces are suggested here for easier portioning. A whole tray-sized round should not automatically be treated as one dog’s serving.
Optional freezing step
Place the filled tray level in the freezer until the portions are firm enough to release cleanly. The time depends on their depth, yogurt consistency and freezer, so no tested freezing time is claimed. Remove all parchment before serving.
Let a frozen portion soften enough to divide easily. Offer a small piece under supervision rather than a large hard round. You can also offer a small spoonful of the freshly assembled mixture without freezing.
Store the extras
Transfer frozen portions to a covered freezer-safe container, separated with parchment if needed, and label the preparation date. Take out only what you need. This recipe has no tested freezer shelf life; make small batches and follow ingredient storage guidance.
Keep unfrozen mixtures refrigerated and use promptly, within the shortest remaining storage guidance for the ingredients. Do not leave dairy treats sitting out for extended periods or save portions already licked by your dog.
Keep servings small
Peanut butter contributes substantial calories even in a thin layer. All treats and extras together should generally stay within about 10% of daily calories, with the rest supplied by a complete diet. No per-piece calorie figure can be calculated without measured ingredients and a defined yield.
These treats are occasional extras, not meals. This version has not been kitchen-tested. Keep any portions intended for people separate before offering treats to your dog.
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