Strawberry Oat Sticks (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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3/4 cup rolled oats
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1/2 cup unsweetened plain Greek yogurt (make sure it doesn’t have xylitol)
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1 cup strawberries, hulled and cut up
→ Optional Ingredients
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Splash of water or coconut water if things are too thick
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
# Steps to Follow:
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Toss those frozen treats into a container or bag so you’ve got them handy for later.
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If your dough feels too sticky to work with, stash it in the fridge for about 20 minutes. Makes shaping easier.
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Roll or press mixture into thick sticks. You can use a mold too if you want perfect shapes.
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Sprinkle in the rolled oats along with ground flaxseed if you're using it. Do a couple of pulses so it all just comes together but stays chunky.
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Spoon in the plain Greek yogurt along with honey if you’re using it. Blend again so it all gets creamy and smooth.
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Spread out your shaped sticks on a tray lined with parchment, then freeze for at least three hours. They’ll get nice and solid.
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Pop the chopped strawberries in your blender or processor and blitz until it’s nice and pureed. If it’s too thick, splash in some water or coconut water.
# Additional Tips:
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No fresh strawberries? You can use frozen—just thaw them a bit to make things easier to blend.
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Want to switch it up? Blueberries, pumpkin, or banana work great in place of strawberries.
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Dogs who can’t do dairy? Unsweetened coconut yogurt is a good swap for the Greek yogurt.
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If your pup is older, let a frozen treat sit out on the counter for a few before giving it to them.
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Got extra? Freeze a bigger batch and they’ll last about a month.