Pumpkin Ice Cream--YUM!

On June 3, 2013 I told you all about the benefits of whole pumpkin for our canine systems.  You can go back and read all about it if you want.  My friend, Pixel Blue Eyes, knows a great deal about doggie nutrition and validates my findings on the benefits of whole pumpkin.  But, here's a new one even for!  ( I think).  Mommy found it in the  The Modern Dog newsletter.

PUMPKIN ICE CREAM

INGREDIENTS

1 c water
2 chicken livers
1 c plain low-fat yogurt
1 c solid-pack pumpkin puree (note: not pie filling)

DIRECTIONS

• Bring the water and the chicken livers to boil in a small sauce pan. Decrease the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
• Drain the livers, reserving the stock for pouring over food or making dog cookies. Allow the livers to cool, then chop finely.
• Combine the livers, yogurt, and pumpkin in a medium bowl and stir until smooth.
• Spoon the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for 4 to 6 hours.

Yield: 12 ice-cream cubes, ¾ cup stock 

This recipes is from the new cookbook, Feed Your Best Friend Better: Easy, Nutritional Meals and Treats for Dogs (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2012) by Rick Woodford. The Modern Dog,  highly recommends checking it out "for its inspiring, easy, super-healthy, vet-approved recipes your dog will adore." 

 
I told mommy to go to the store and get the ingredients because this will be the best treat since it's still summer and we doggies get really hot.  I think she is buying the cookbook, too.

INGREDIENTS
1 c water
2 chicken livers
1 c plain low-fat yogurt
1 c solid-pack pumpkin puree (note: not pie filling)
DIRECTIONS
• Bring the water and the chicken livers to boil in a small sauce pan. Decrease the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
• Drain the livers, reserving the stock for pouring over food or making dog cookies. Allow the livers to cool, then chop finely.
• Combine the livers, yogurt, and pumpkin in a medium bowl and stir until smooth.
• Spoon the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for 4 to 6 hours.
Yield: 12 ice-cream cubes, ¾ cup stock
- See more at: http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/diy-eat-pumpkin-ice-cream/29064#sthash.qHkOiPQC.dpuf

INGREDIENTS
1 c water
2 chicken livers
1 c plain low-fat yogurt
1 c solid-pack pumpkin puree (note: not pie filling)
DIRECTIONS
• Bring the water and the chicken livers to boil in a small sauce pan. Decrease the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
• Drain the livers, reserving the stock for pouring over food or making dog cookies. Allow the livers to cool, then chop finely.
• Combine the livers, yogurt, and pumpkin in a medium bowl and stir until smooth.
• Spoon the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for 4 to 6 hours.
Yield: 12 ice-cream cubes, ¾ cup stock
 
This recipes is from a new cookbook we’re loving, Feed Your Best Friend Better: Easy, Nutritional Meals and Treats for Dogs (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2012) by Rick Woodford, aka “the dog food dude.”
- See more at: http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/diy-eat-pumpkin-ice-cream/29064#sthash.qHkOiPQC.dpuf

INGREDIENTS
1 c water
2 chicken livers
1 c plain low-fat yogurt
1 c solid-pack pumpkin puree (note: not pie filling)
DIRECTIONS
• Bring the water and the chicken livers to boil in a small sauce pan. Decrease the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
• Drain the livers, reserving the stock for pouring over food or making dog cookies. Allow the livers to cool, then chop finely.
• Combine the livers, yogurt, and pumpkin in a medium bowl and stir until smooth.
• Spoon the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for 4 to 6 hours.
Yield: 12 ice-cream cubes, ¾ cup stock
 
This recipes is from a new cookbook we’re loving, Feed Your Best Friend Better: Easy, Nutritional Meals and Treats for Dogs (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2012) by Rick Woodford, aka “the dog food dude.”
- See more at: http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/diy-eat-pumpkin-ice-cream/29064#sthash.qHkOiPQC.dpuf