Banana-Peanut Butter “Chill Bites” Free Recipe: The Ultimate Frozen Dog Treat & How to Keep Them Cool at Markets

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Why This Frozen Dog Treat Recipe Will Be Your Summer Game-Changer

The summer sun is blazing, the market is buzzing, and your booth is about to be the spot where tails wag the hardest. Why? Because you’ve got the Banana-Peanut Butter “Chill Bites” Free Recipe—a frozen dog treat that’s easy to make, healthy, and so adorable you’ll want to take pictures before selling them.

These frosty little paw-shaped beauties aren’t just a fun treat for pups; they’re a powerful way to boost your dog treat sales at summer markets. Customers love them because they’re safe, wholesome, and look like something they can’t get anywhere else.

In my Dog Treat Bakers Facebook Group, I’ve seen this exact recipe turn into a best-seller for multiple treat makers. Today, I’m giving you the step-by-step recipe and the proven strategies to keep them cool and perfect—so you can sell every last one without worrying about the heat.

 
Woman holding frosty paw-shaped dog treat in bright modern kitchen with kraft packaging and fresh fruit accents.

Kara in her kitchen with frosty paw-shaped treats — the perfect summer seller for dog treat bakers.

 

The Summer Frozen Treat Dilemma—And Opportunity

Ever packed your frozen dog treats for a market, only to find them soft and sad before you’ve even made your first sale? Or watched another vendor hand over picture-perfect frozen treats while yours are hiding in a puddle of melted ice packs?

This is one of the top frustrations I hear from dog treat bakers, but here’s the flip side: when you do master the art of keeping frozen treats frozen, you’ll have a market-day magnet that draws in customers and their pups like a summer ice cream truck.

Common Mistake Alert:
Underestimating the heat. Many treat sellers don’t realize how quickly frozen dog treats thaw in warm weather—leading to sticky messes, lost sales, and unhappy customers.

 
Woman checking partially melted frozen dog treats in an open cooler at an outdoor market booth.

Don’t let this be you — melted treats can cost you sales and customers.

 

Consistent treat size helps them freeze (and serve) evenly. Try a silicone paw print mold for pro results!

Your Free Banana-Peanut Butter “Chill Bites” Recipe

Whether you’re selling them at a farmers market, gifting to loyal customers, or spoiling your own pup, this recipe is quick, healthy, and dog-approved.

 
Collage of blending yogurt, banana, and peanut butter, pouring into paw molds, and unmolding frosty dog treats.

Blend, mold, freeze — your summer bestseller in three easy steps.

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas

  • ½ cup peanut butter (xylitol-free)

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • ¼ cup water (optional, for consistency)

Instructions:

  1. Peel bananas and add to a blender or food processor.

  2. Add peanut butter (xylitol-free) and plain Greek yogurt.

  3. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if too thick.

  4. Pour into silicone molds or ice cube trays and tap to remove air bubbles.

  5. Freeze 2–3 hours until solid.

  6. Pop out treats and store in an airtight container in the freezer.

Insider Example:
Lily, one of our Facebook group bakers, started selling these at her market last summer—using the cooling tips you’re about to read. She sold out every time, even in 95°F heat.

These biodegradable and compostable ice cream containers are perfect for serving or selling individual portions—eco-friendly and professional!

 

How to Keep Frozen Treats Cool & Customer-Ready at Markets

Here’s what separates hobby bakers from serious market pros: preparation. Even the most delicious frozen dog treat recipe can flop if it melts before customers enjoy it.

🧊 1. Invest in a High-Quality Cooler

  • Choose a rotomolded cooler (like Yeti or RTIC) to keep treats frozen for hours.

  • Pre-chill overnight with ice packs or frozen water bottles.
    Rotomolded Cooler on Amazon

🧊 2. Use Reusable Ice Packs or Dry Ice

  • Layer large reusable ice packs for lasting cold.

  • For long events, add dry ice—but keep treats separate with cardboard or towels.
    Reusable Ice Packs | Dry Ice Gloves

🧊 3. Package Individually & Label Clearly

🧊 4. Limit Display Stock

  • Only display what you can sell in 20–30 minutes.

  • Rotate stock from your cooler frequently.

🧊 5. Market Like a Pro

  • Consider a portable display freezer for high-volume sales.

  • Offer mini samples straight from your cooler for doggie taste testers.
    Portable Display Freezer

🧊 6. Work with the Weather

🧊 7. Pay Now, Deliver Later

  • If a customer loves your frozen treats but can’t get them home before they melt, offer a “Pay Now, Deliver Later” option.

  • Take payment at the market and arrange a delivery or pickup on a set day/time when they can go straight home with their treats still perfectly frozen.

Bonus: This also works great for customers who want to order in bulk—just schedule their delivery when you’re already making fresh batches.

💡 Pawsitive Profit Tip: Offering delivery not only saves the treats from melting in a hot car, it also builds trust, repeat orders, and upsell opportunities.

 
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Pro setup: shaded booth, rotomolded cooler, labeled treats — and happy customers.

 

Why I Know This Recipe Can Boost Your Dog Treat Biz

I’ve helped hundreds of women turn their love of dogs and baking into thriving home-based businesses. Recipes like these Banana-Peanut Butter “Chill Bites” aren’t just cute—they’re proven sales drivers that create buzz and keep customers coming back.

In the Pawsitive Profit community, you get more than “just a recipe.” I show you how to package, price, and market it so it becomes your signature summer product. When customers’ dogs start pulling them toward your booth? That’s when you know you’ve made it. 🐾

Warmest Woofs,

Kara 🧡

 

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