Halloween Dog Treat Recipe: Candy Corn Bones
Dog parents agree: Serving up spooky sweets on Halloween night is more fun when their furry friend is involved. And what better way to treat your pup than with a fall favorite: candy corn?
Though real candy corn isn’t safe for dogs to eat, our homemade frozen candy corn dog bones are dog-friendly and vet-approved, so you can feel good about treating your pup.
This no-bake homemade dog treat recipe is simple to make. Plus, it makes a refreshing reward after a long night of trick-or-treating.
If you want to serve your pup some scary good dog treats, try this recipe and get ready for your dog to howl for more.
Key Takeaways
- These frozen candy corn dog treats are a simple, no-bake Halloween recipe made with banana, yogurt, and pumpkin.
- The recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare, plus freezing time.
- Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories.
- Always use dog-safe ingredients—real candy corn is not safe for dogs.
Frozen Candy Corn Bones Dog Treat Recipe
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Yield: 6 treats
Serving size: One treat per pup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Freeze time: 3–6 hours
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 5 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp canned pumpkin
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Supplies
- Bone silicone mold
- 2 medium-sized mixing bowls
- 1 piping or plastic bag
- 1 mixing spoon or spatula
- 1 fork
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Instructions
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1. Add 3 tbsp Greek yogurt to the piping bag, or put into a plastic bag and snip the corner off.
2. Pipe yogurt evenly to the bottom of 6 mold cups, about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Freeze for 1–2 hours, or until frozen.
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4. In a mixing bowl, mix 2 tbsp canned pumpkin with 1 tbsp Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Add mixture to piping bag, and pipe a second layer on top of the first layer, with the same amount of thickness.
- Freeze for 1–2 hours, or until frozen.
- Smash banana with a fork in a mixing bowl, then add remaining Greek yogurt. Mix until consistent.
- Add mixture to piping bag.
- Pipe the final layer on top of the first two.
- Freeze for 1–2 hours, or until frozen—then serve to your pup!
Homemade Halloween dog treats are a fun way to include your pup in the spooky fun of the season.
Attributions
To ensure proper food safety, refrigerate prepared treats and consume within three to four days or transfer to a freeze-safe container and store for up to one month.
This recipe was reviewed by a vet. It’s intended as a treat or snack. Treats should only constitute a small percentage of your pet’s daily dog food. We’re talking no more than 10 percent of your pet’s diet (and if your pet is overweight, even less than that).
