A Howl-iday Treat for Your Paw-triotic Pooch

With all the booms, bangs and bursts, Fourth of July is not a happy holiday for many dogs. Make it more of a howl-iday with this berry nice tricolor sundae for your pawtriotic pooch.

Did you know that fruit is a healthy, low-calorie, sweet treat for your dog? Strawberries and banana are full of antioxidants, high in fiber and vitamin C. Bananas are high in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and fiber. This recipe includes all three fantastic fruits!

The recipe for peanut butter cookie bowls (pictured) is included in "Three Woofs for the Dead, White and Blue" a new cozy mystery by local author Laura Quinn. Available on Amazon in paperback and ebook formats.

Tail-Wagging Tricolor Sundae

Ingredients:

• 1 32-ounce Container Plain, Non-Fat Yogurt
• 2 Ripe Bananas, Peeled and Quartered
• 1/3 Cup Blueberries
• 1/4 Cup Strawberries, Hulled

Instructions:

1. Pour yogurt and bananas into blender, blend until fully pureed.
2. Pour 1/3 of mixture into a bowl*, cover and put in freezer.
3. Pour 1/2 of remaining mixture into a bowl and set aside.
4. Add blueberries to mixture in blender and blend until smooth. Pour blueberry mixture into bowl*, cover and put in freezer.
5. Rinse blender.
6. Pour set-aside bowl of banana mixture into blender and add strawberries. Blend until smooth. Pour strawberry mixture into bowl*, cover and put in freezer.
7. Freeze until solid, then scoop and serve.

*For individual portions, use individual containers, ice cube trays or silicone molds.

Bone Appetit!