Dog Enrichment Treat
Dog Enrichment Treat
Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree, 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling
- 1/4 cup dog kibble, small amount, optional
- 1 banana, peeled
Instructions
- 1
Carefully cut around the stem of each bell pepper (2 red, 1 orange) to remove the core. Rinse the cored bell peppers thoroughly under cool water.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Take a spoonful of pumpkin puree and use a small spatula or spoon to spread it along the inside walls of each cored bell pepper. Ensure a good coating on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
If using, place a small amount of dog kibble inside each bell pepper, allowing it to settle into the pumpkin puree.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Break off pieces of the peeled banana. Place one piece of banana into each bell pepper, gently pushing it down into the pumpkin puree and kibble mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add more pumpkin puree on top of the banana and kibble, filling the bell peppers further. You can smooth the top with your spoon or spatula.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the stuffed bell peppers in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until completely frozen. This will create a longer-lasting enrichment treat for your dog.
⏱️ 120 min
Kitchen Tools
Dog Enrichment Treat
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree, 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling
- 1/4 cup dog kibble, small amount, optional
- 1 banana, peeled
Instructions
- 1
Carefully cut around the stem of each bell pepper (2 red, 1 orange) to remove the core. Rinse the cored bell peppers thoroughly under cool water.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Take a spoonful of pumpkin puree and use a small spatula or spoon to spread it along the inside walls of each cored bell pepper. Ensure a good coating on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
If using, place a small amount of dog kibble inside each bell pepper, allowing it to settle into the pumpkin puree.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Break off pieces of the peeled banana. Place one piece of banana into each bell pepper, gently pushing it down into the pumpkin puree and kibble mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add more pumpkin puree on top of the banana and kibble, filling the bell peppers further. You can smooth the top with your spoon or spatula.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the stuffed bell peppers in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until completely frozen. This will create a longer-lasting enrichment treat for your dog.
⏱️ 120 min