There’s a reason the KONG is so popular with the four-legged crowd. It’s durable (even for dogs with super-strength), it keeps your dog busy, and it can be stuffed with many, many tasty treats.
Need some help getting started? We’ve gathered a list of our favourite KONG stuffing recipes. Get ready to make your dog really happy.
What you will need:
- A KONG Classic or KONG Extreme
- A spoon and a butter knife to stuff the mixture in
- A blender or a masher
- Wooden spoon for mixing
- Mixing bowl
- Cling film for frozen recipes
💡TIP: The type and size of the KONG will depend on the age/size of your dog see the reference below. We also recommend that you give your dog the right amount for their size/weight and keep any leftovers for them to tuck into another day!
Top 10 Favourite KONG Recipes for Dogs in the UK
1. Classic Peanut Butter & Banana
Ingredients:
🐶 1/2 Banana
🐶 Tbsp peanut butter
A timeless combination! Mash up a ripe banana and mix it with a tablespoon of unsalted, dog-friendly peanut butter. Spoon the mixture into the KONG, and for extra challenge, freeze it.
2. Chicken & Veggie Delight
Ingredients:
🐶 1/3 cup of Grilled Chicken Breast
🐶 1/2 a bell pepper
🐶 3 Carrots
🐶 Plain yoghurt
Dice some cooked chicken breast and mix it with finely chopped carrots and peppers. Add a spoonful of plain yoghurt to bind it all together before stuffing it into the KONG.
3. Fishy Feast
Ingredients:
🐶 1/8 cup of canned tuna
🐶 1/4 cup of diced sweet potato
🐶 1/4 cup of chopped cucumber
This salty and sweet mixture will send your dog on a wild adventure of flavour. Using tuna, sweet potato, and cucumber, this stuffing will leave your furry friend entertained with a unique combination of flavours as they snack. Fill your KONG Classic and let your pup munch away.
4. Carrots & Cottage Cheese
Ingredients:
🐶 1/2 cup of shredded carrots
🐶 1/2 cup of low fat cream cheese
Chop some carrots into small pieces. Mix it with a dollop of low-fat cottage cheese. This refreshing treat is a hit for warmer days.
5. Chicken Broth Freeze
Ingredients:
🐶 1 sweet potato
🐶 1/4 cup of green beans
🐶 2 carrots
🐶 Chicken stock
🐶 plain yoghurt
Pour chicken broth into a bowl and mix with small pieces of cooked chicken, sweet potato , carrots and green beans add a small amount of yogurt and stuff your KONG. Freeze the KONG for an icy, meaty treat.
6. Pumpkin & Oat Surprise
Ingredients:
🐶 1 cup of pumpkin puree
🐶 1/2 cup of cooked oats
🐶 Plain yoghurt
🐶 1 tsp of Cinnamon
Combine plain pumpkin puree with some cooked oats. Add the plain yoghurt and add a sprinkle of cinnamon for a little flair and fill your KONG with the mixture.
7. Cheesy Mashup
Ingredients:
🐶 Mashed potato
🐶1/4 cup of shredded cheese
Use leftover mashed potatoes (plain, without butter or salt) and mix with a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese. Heat slightly to melt the cheese before stuffing into the KONG.
8. Veggie & Rice Special
Ingredients:
🐶 1/2 cup of shredded carrots
🐶 1/2 cup of fresh peas
🐶1/2 cup of cooked brown rice
Chop up some carrots and mix them with some cooked peas and brown rice. This hearty mix is sure to please your pup.
9. Berry Yoghurt Blend
Ingredients:
🐶 1/2 cup of blueberries or strawberries (or a mix of both)
🐶 Plain Yoghurt
🐶 1 Tbsb of peanut butter
Mix fresh or frozen berries (like blueberries or strawberries) with plain yoghurt. This light and healthy treat is perfect for summer days. Why not add some peanut butter for an extra tasty treat.
10. Banana Cheesecake
Ingredients:
🐶 1/2 cup of dog biscuits of your choice
🐶 2 tsp of salmon oil
🐶 1/2 banana
🐶 1 Tbsp of plain yoghurt
🐶 1Tbsp of cream cheese
Blend dog treats with some salmon oil, place the mix at the bottom of the KONG to form the cheesecake base. Take the cream cheese, plain yogurt, and banana and blend together. Place this mixture on top of the crust. freeze to give your dog an extra challenge
No time ? We also stock ready made treats by KONG such as peanut butter snacks or Ziggies for those quick treat fixes.
💡 Tips for Using Your KONG
🐶 Always ensure the ingredients you use are safe for dogs and free from added salt, sugar, or harmful spices.
🐶 Freezing the KONG can make the fun last longer and help soothe teething puppies.
🐶 Adjust portion sizes based on your dog’s size and dietary needs.
Get creative and try combining your dog’s favourite flavours. The possibilities are endless, and your furry friend will thank you for the extra effort! Which recipe will you try first?
