When it comes to cooking, Carol Can’t Cook. I want to make healthy desserts to share with my dog, but some things are just not meant to be. For those who have been following this blog for any length of time, you know that I am somewhat of a distracted cook. I was even considering being on the television show, Worst Cooks in America.
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When the folks at Yonanas connected with me about their healthy dessert maker and how people can share with dogs what they make…let’s just say my curiosity was piqued. It’s an easy-to-use kitchen appliance that instantly churns 100% frozen fruits into healthy dessert without additional fat, sugar or preservatives. Oh, and it only takes seconds. Seriously, seconds. No stove involved. No baking, no big mess, and this has my name written all over it.
What the Heck is Yonanas?
Honestly, I hadn’t heard of it either. Yonanas combines frozen bananas and any additional fruit (or chocolate for the humans) through it’s core and churns out an oh-so-good non-dairy treat that people can share with dogs. Rather than tell you, here’s our video demonstration from our first attempt:
Seriously, that’s it, nothing more, nothing less, that simple. I didn’t cause a commotion, no one was injured, the kitchen remains intact, and the end result is that of soft-serve ice cream or yogurt. Since we received the Yonanas Elite to try, a recipe book with over 130 healthy recipes is a bonus. My wife wants me to ease into the more involved recipes, which for the daredevil in me, means it will happen sooner than later.
Case in point: Pumpkin Pie, just one of the delectable recipes you can try:
Special Warnings If Sharing Yonanas With Dogs
There are certain fruits that dogs should never consume. Grapes are very toxic to dogs and the digestion of them is dangerous. Grapes have potential fatal effects, such as kidney failure. DO NOT give a dog grapes.
Do NOT give a dog cherries: Cherries contain cyanide, which can disrupt cellular oxygen transport when ingested by dogs.
Bananas are okay in moderation, since they are a fruit with a high sugar content. The Simply Yonanas recipe is one that you can share from time to time with your dog and what you saw us make in the video above.
Blueberries are a wonderful antioxidant, and we all want our dogs to have strong cells and long lives, right? Blueberries also provide vitamins C, E, A and B complex. The Blueberry Sorbet or Blueberry Yonanas recipe are instant treats that can be made with one to two ingredients!
CLICK THIS: Summertime Fruits and Vegetables for Pets
Quick Tips and Facts About the Yonanas Dessert Maker
- I love having control over what ingredients go into my frozen treat and occasionally sharing that treat with my dog;
- The chute, plunger, and blade are dishwasher safe;
- Chocolate can be added to the Yonanas to make a yummy human treat (never give chocolate to dogs);
- This is a treat you can enjoy year-round and get creative with: The recipe book lists things like S’more Yonanas (no chocolate for dogs);
- Snag more Yonanas recipes.
Healthy Desserts Bonus Recipe
Because we love sharing, and sharing is caring, check out this nom-tastic PB & J Yonanas recipe that DIY pet blogger, Kol’s Notes concocted.
CLICK THIS: PB & J Yonanas Recipe
SNAG A YONANAS MACHINE OF YOUR OWN
This is the Yonanas Machine we used in making the dessert treat above (affiliate link):
Do you make any desserts or frozen goodies for your dog? Dish at us below in the comments.
Note: We were provided a Yonanas machine to try, which we did so successfully.
Carol Bryant
A dog lover of the highest order is how Gayle King introduced Carol Bryant, when she appeared with her Cocker Spaniel on Oprah Radio’s Gayle King show to dish dogs. Carol created and owns the trademark, My Heart Beats Dog® and lives that mantra. A 30-year veteran of the dog world, she is President of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) and the 2020 DWAA winner for Best Dog Blog.
Finally, a kitchen appliance for the culinary challenged! You must really be in your glory. What a great kitchen gadget, & that pumpkin pie recipe looks so delicious! This is a great gift item.
Love & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
My daughter would love this for herself. She can eat a bunch of bananas in a day if I would let her.
If we waited for mom to make us treats we’d starve
Snorts,
Lily & Edward
I never would have thought to make treats like this for the dog!! What a great way to hep them cool off too!
This is cute! I have not shared with my dog before (I am strict on it LOL), but these is just too cute not to do!
I’ve seen this product at Bed, Bath, & Beyond and have wondered about it. Sounds pretty cool.
And adding to the list of dangerous fruits. . . I learned the hard way that plum pits contain cyanide (spoiler alert: both of my dogs are fine). http://susanfriedlandsmith.com/2016/06/13/eating-plums-is-bad-for-dogs/
I do not have any fur friends but what a lovely machine to be able to make desserts you can share with your dog(s). I love the name Yonanas
I love to be healthy and will share this post with my sister. She has a dog and a cat. As I do not have any pets.
Oh my goodness, that is a lot of goodness! I would love to have one of those to make such delicious and nutritious desserts. I’ve never seen one before. ☺
OH it is so good to know some desserts I can share with my doggy. She really would love to have me share treats with her like this!
I’ve actually heard of Yonanas before. I know my dogs would love it if I shared some treats with them! They love getting treats on special occasions.
This post is so cute! I really love the doggy section in the freezer aisle at the grocery store. Dogs love and need cool treats too!
What a fun post! Ihave a few friends that have dogs that would love to know about these desserts. Yonanas is one of my fave treats!
I hadn’t thought of pumpkin pie and dogs. That would be a good share. Unfortunately, I have to admit I sometimes share the bad stuff with the pets. My cat used to love licking the ‘cream’ on the coconut cream pie.
Also, I didn’t know cherries contain cyanide.
Oh what an awesome way to make desserts. It’s great that you can choose your own ingredients and even make dog-safe treats.
This is so awesome, to often when I eat something sweet my lil puppy gives me the death stare to get some. Now I can make something that will be safe for him to enjoy with me.
I like be Yonannas! Great spin for pet recipes. Never would have thought of that.
Jacqui ~ flightsoffancymom.com
We have a machine like this, and me and my daughter use it to make fruit ice cream. However I never thought about the things we could give the dog from using that. What a fantastic idea.
This would be great for us since we have two fur babies who love dessert. I will check on this for sure.
That was really usefull article..and healthy 😉
This is so nice! and it is a great way to give a refreshing and healthy treat to your dog!
What an unusual idea. Thanks for the tips.