Strawberry Oat Smoothie Sticks Recipe for Dogs

 

1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)

½ cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened and no xylitol)

¾ cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats work best)

1 tbsp flaxseed meal (optional, for added omega-3s)

1 tsp honey (optional, but a hit with picky eaters)

A splash of water or unsweetened coconut water (to adjust texture)

I often use organic strawberries when I can. Because dogs can be more sensitive to pesticides, it’s worth the extra step if your budget allows. The flaxseed is my secret booster for coat health, but you can leave it out if your dog has any sensitivities.

1. Blend the Berries

Start by adding the chopped strawberries to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. If your berries aren’t super juicy, add just a bit of water or coconut water to get things moving.

2. Add Yogurt and Honey

Next, add your plain Greek yogurt and optional honey to the berry puree. Blend until the mixture is creamy and evenly combined.

3. Incorporate the Oats and Flaxseed

Now toss in your oats and flaxseed meal. Pulse the mixture a few times—enough to break the oats down a little but not so much that you lose all texture. You want a soft dough that holds its shape but isn’t sticky.

4. Chill the Dough (Optional but Helpful)

Pop the dough in the fridge for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft to shape. Chilling makes it easier to roll the mixture into smooth logs or sticks.

Shaping the Smoothie Sticks

I like to roll the dough into ½-inch thick logs—about the size of a pencil, maybe a bit thicker. You can hand-roll them or use silicone treat molds for a more uniform look. If you’re lucky enough to have a silicone stick mold, even better—it gives you that perfect cylindrical shape like the ones you see in the photo.

I also recommend lightly oiling your hands or tools with coconut oil to make shaping easier and less sticky.

Freezing and Serving Tips

Once shaped, place the sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze them for at least 3 hours. After that, you can store them in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to a month.

Max loves them straight out of the freezer on warm afternoons, but I’ve also noticed he enjoys them slightly thawed, almost like a chewy bar. The texture ends up being somewhere between a frozen yogurt bite and a soft dental stick. It’s like a little spa day for his tastebuds.