Red, White & Blue Frozen Dog Treat Recipes
Three festive frozen stars for the 4th of July, made with berries, yogurt and Freezbone treats.
Nothing says 4th of July like red, white and blue, and your dog can join in. These three festive frozen dog treat recipes use dog-friendly ingredients like strawberries, blueberries and plain Greek yogurt, and they fit perfectly inside a star-shaped FreezStar.
The result is a holiday treat that does more than look the part. It keeps your dog cool, gives them something to lick and chew, and turns a busy day into a little enrichment.
Layer strawberries (red), plain Greek yogurt (white) and blueberries (blue) into a FreezStar, add a few Freezbone treats for a savory surprise, and freeze for 4 to 6 hours or until solid. Use plain yogurt, seedless watermelon and xylitol-free peanut butter only.
Before you start: never use
- Peanut butter that contains xylitol
- Flavored or sweetened yogurt: plain only
- Watermelon with seeds still in
Not sure about your peanut butter? Our xylitol guide lists the names it hides under on the label.
1. Berry Blast Star Pop
Freeze: 4 to 6 hours · Colors: red, white and blue · Good for: dogs who like variety
A refreshing red, white and blue treat packed with antioxidants from the berries.
You'll need
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup strawberries, diced
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 to 2 pieces of Freezbone Bone Refills, beef flavor
- 1 Freezbone Probiotic Chew for the top
Method
- Blend the yogurt and water until smooth
- Drop a few strawberry pieces into the bottom of the star
- Pour in some of the yogurt mix
- Add the blueberries and the refill pieces
- Top with the remaining yogurt and press the probiotic chew on top
- Freeze for 4 to 6 hours
Why dogs love it: creamy yogurt, juicy berries and savory beef create a mix of flavors and textures that keeps dogs engaged longer.
2. Watermelon Chicken Chill Star
Freeze: until solid · Colors: red and blue · Good for: hot holiday afternoons
The perfect summer recipe for the hottest part of the day.
You'll need
- ½ cup seedless watermelon, puréed
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 to 2 pieces of Freezbone Bone Refills, chicken flavor
- A few blueberries
Method
- Fill the bottom of the star with watermelon purée
- Add the blueberries and chicken pieces
- Spoon the Greek yogurt over the top
- Freeze until solid
Why dogs love it: watermelon helps keep dogs hydrated, while the chicken adds a protein-packed surprise in every lick.
Freezbone tip
Bury the savory pieces in the middle rather than on top. Your dog works through the fruit and yogurt to reach them, which keeps them engaged longer.
3. Peanut Butter Patriot Star
Freeze: until solid · Colors: red, white and blue · Good for: peanut butter fans
A rich, satisfying frozen treat for dogs who love peanut butter.
You'll need
- 2 tbsp xylitol-free peanut butter
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup blueberries
- ¼ cup strawberries, finely chopped
- A drizzle of FreezBone Wild Salmon Oil
Method
- Mix the peanut butter and yogurt together
- Layer the strawberries into the star
- Add the peanut butter mix
- Sprinkle in the blueberries
- Drizzle with salmon oil, then freeze and serve
Why dogs love it: peanut butter and salmon oil make a rich reward, and the frozen texture encourages slower licking and longer enrichment.
How do I make frozen dog treats last on the 4th of July?
- Layer, do not mix. Each recipe works in layers so your dog meets a new color and flavor as they go.
- Freeze fully. Give each star the full 4 to 6 hours, or until solid. A soft center goes fast.
- Check every label. Plain yogurt and xylitol-free peanut butter, every time.
“The dogs loved them. The filling helped me provide a tasty base to add other whole food goodies. We have FreezBone Fridays at our house!”
Lise M., verified buyer
Celebrate the 4th of July with enrichment
Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or getting ready for fireworks later in the evening, a frozen FreezStar makes it easy to give your dog a festive treat they will love. Any FreezStar works, including the limited-edition FreezUSA Star if you have one.
Fireworks night can be hard on dogs. Our guide to keeping your dog calm during 4th of July fireworks covers the evening, and the stress-free Independence Day guide covers the whole day.
For even more flavor, mix the refill flavors and create your own red, white and blue combinations all summer long. The Freezbone recipe videos show more fills step by step.
Frequently asked questions
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Strawberries or watermelon for red, plain Greek yogurt for white and blueberries for blue, layered inside a star-shaped FreezStar.
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Four to six hours for the Berry Blast Star Pop, and until solid for the other two. Overnight works for all three.
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Yes, in the amounts used here. Use seedless watermelon, and plain Greek yogurt with no xylitol or sweeteners.
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No. The recipes were made for the star shape, so any FreezStar works, including the limited-edition FreezUSA Star if you have one.
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