Bowls & Bites | TashaGuru- Dr. Tasha Holland-Kornegay

Summer may be winding down, but the heat is still here — and what better way to celebrate the dog days of summer than with a treat you and your pup can both enjoy? Forget store-bought biscuits — today we’re making homemade Dog-Friendly Ice Cream Sandwiches that are as adorable as they are refreshing.

These little sandwiches are easy to assemble, pet-safe, and endlessly customizable. Bonus: they look so good, your dog won’t be the only one drooling.

🥕 Ingredients

For the “Cookies”:

1 cup oat flour (or blend rolled oats into a fine powder)
½ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
1 egg

For the “Ice Cream”:

2 ripe bananas, frozen
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, no artificial sweeteners)
Optional: a spoonful of peanut butter or blueberries for flavor

🐾 Directions

Make the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix oat flour, pumpkin puree, and egg into a dough.
- Roll out and cut into round shapes using a cookie cutter (or the rim of a glass).
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until firm but still soft. Cool completely.
Whip the Ice Cream
- Blend frozen bananas and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Add optional peanut butter or fruit for extra flavor.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Spread a spoonful of banana “ice cream” between two cooled cookies.
- Place on a tray and freeze for 1–2 hours.

🌞 Serving Tips

Keep frozen and serve within a week.
Offer your pup one sandwich at a time as a special treat.
Make minis for smaller dogs or larger ones for big pups.

💡 Tasha Guru’s Tip

Turn this recipe into a shared ritual. While your pup enjoys their sandwich, scoop yourself a bowl of the banana “ice cream” with a drizzle of honey or granola. Sometimes the best way to beat the heat is enjoying a treat together.