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5 RECIPESReviewed May 2026

5 Watermelon Pupsicle Recipes for Dogs

Five tested watermelon-based pupsicle recipes, from the simplest plain cube to a peanut butter swirl. Each lists calorie count, allergen notes, and the ingredient checks that matter (xylitol-free peanut butter, onion-free broth, plain coconut water). All recipes use the ice-cube-tray method from our preparation guide.

Three label rules before you start

  • Peanut butter: must be xylitol-free. Check ingredients.
  • Bone broth: must contain no onion, garlic, leeks, or chives. Low or no added salt.
  • Yogurt: plain only. No flavours, no added sugar, no xylitol.

Source: ASPCA people-foods to avoid.

1. Plain Watermelon Pupsicle

Yields: 12 to 14 standard cubesApprox 8 kcal per cube

Ingredients

  • 300 g seedless watermelon flesh

Method

  1. Blend smooth.
  2. Pour into silicone moulds or ice cube tray.
  3. Freeze 4 to 6 hours.

Notes: Lowest calorie, no allergens. Suits all dogs including dairy-sensitive ones.

2. Watermelon and Greek Yogurt

Yields: 12 to 14 standard cubesApprox 18 kcal per cube

Ingredients

  • 200 g seedless watermelon flesh
  • 100 g plain Greek yogurt (no xylitol)

Method

  1. Blend watermelon smooth.
  2. Stir or briefly pulse in yogurt for marbled effect.
  3. Pour into moulds.
  4. Freeze 4 to 6 hours.

Notes: Probiotic support. Confirm dairy tolerance with first small serving.

3. Watermelon and Coconut Water

Yields: 14 to 16 standard cubesApprox 10 kcal per cube

Ingredients

  • 250 g seedless watermelon flesh
  • 75 ml plain unsweetened coconut water

Method

  1. Blend both ingredients together.
  2. Pour into moulds.
  3. Freeze 4 to 6 hours.

Notes: Electrolyte support after long hot walks. Use plain coconut water only, no added sugar or flavours.

4. Watermelon Peanut Butter Swirl

Yields: 12 standard cubesApprox 30 kcal per cube

Ingredients

  • 200 g seedless watermelon flesh
  • 60 g xylitol-free peanut butter (check label)

Method

  1. Blend watermelon smooth.
  2. Soften peanut butter slightly (10 seconds in microwave) for pourable consistency.
  3. Layer watermelon then drizzle peanut butter, swirl gently with a chopstick.
  4. Freeze 6 hours (peanut butter slows freezing).

Notes: Higher calorie. Use sparingly. Many peanut butters contain xylitol; check every label every time.

5. Watermelon Bone Broth Pupsicle

Yields: 12 to 14 standard cubesApprox 12 kcal per cube

Ingredients

  • 200 g seedless watermelon flesh
  • 100 ml low-sodium or no-salt-added bone broth (dog-safe brand or homemade with no onion/garlic)

Method

  1. Blend both together.
  2. Pour into moulds.
  3. Freeze 4 to 6 hours.

Notes: Savoury option for dogs that find pure fruit unappealing. Confirm broth contains no onion, garlic, leeks, or high salt.

Storage Across All Recipes

  • Once frozen, pop cubes out and transfer to a labelled freezer bag.
  • Use within 2 to 3 months for best texture.
  • Do not refreeze a thawed cube.
  • Watermelon does not technically spoil in a freezer, but freezer burn reduces palatability past 3 months.

Sources

Original recipesTray sizing guidePlain frozen cubes

Updated 2026-05-20