Some dog treat recipes become extra special because of the memories connected to them. This Frosty Yogurt Berry Bone Parfait is one of those recipes for me.
I originally created this frozen dog treat for my heart dog, SUGAR, in 2013. Every morning, SUGAR watched me enjoy a yogurt parfait, so I decided she deserved a dog-friendly version of her own.
Her parfait was made with layers of yogurt, fresh berries, and homemade toasted coconut honey oats. I used a bone-shaped cookie cutter as the mold to make it extra special.
This recipe later became one of our most popular frozen dog treats. It was voted #9 among the best dog treats on the internet in 2014 and was featured in Family Circle Magazine in July 2015.
More than a decade later, I am refreshing this frozen dog treat recipe with simpler instructions and a new infographic while keeping the treat and sweet memories behind it the same.
A Refreshing Yogurt and Berry Frozen Dog Treat
A traditional yogurt parfait usually includes yogurt, fruit, and granola. For this dog-friendly version, I used plain yogurt, fresh berries, and a small amount of homemade toasted coconut honey oats.
The different frozen layers create the pretty parfait look. The blackberries add a natural pink and purple color, while the oats give the top a little texture.
This treat takes time to freeze because each layer is added separately, but the actual preparation is simple.
Frosty Yogurt Berry Bone Parfait Recipe
What You’ll Need
– One 3¼-inch bone-shaped cookie cutter
– 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, divided
– 2 teaspoons fresh blackberry juice
– About 3 fresh blackberries for the juice
– A few small strawberry pieces or chopped blackberries
– 1 teaspoon toasted coconut honey oats
Choose plain, unsweetened yogurt and carefully read the ingredient label. Avoid yogurt containing artificial sweeteners. Some dogs also have difficulty digesting dairy, so introduce yogurt slowly or skip this recipe if your dog is lactose intolerant.
How to Make a Toasted Coconut Honey Oats
– ¼ cup rolled oats
– 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Add the coconut oil and rolled oats to a skillet.
Toast over medium-high heat for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are lightly golden brown.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of honey.
Allow the oats to cool completely before placing them on the yogurt parfait.
Strawberries or Blackberries?
The original version of this recipe included small strawberry pieces inside the parfait. You can continue using strawberries or replace them with small blackberry pieces.
Both options create a tasty berry layer:
– Strawberries add a mild sweetness and a brighter red color.
– Blackberries create a deeper berry color and match the blackberry juice layer.
Wash the berries and cut them into small, dog-friendly pieces before adding them to the treat. Strawberries and blackberries should be offered only in moderation, especially when introducing them to your dog for the first time.
Why I Updated the Original Recipe (as of August 2026)
When I first made this parfait for SUGAR, I used Greek yogurt for the bottom layer and plain yogurt for the top layer. I noticed that the Greek yogurt did not freeze as evenly as the regular plain yogurt.
For this refreshed version, I simplified the recipe by using plain yogurt for both layers. This also makes the ingredient list easier to follow.
The heart of the recipe, however, remains the same: a beautiful frozen treat made with yogurt, berries, and toasted oats for a very special dog.
Serving the Frozen Yogurt Parfait
This recipe makes one 3¼-inch bone-shaped parfait. Even though it looks small, it is still a special treat rather than a regular meal.
When I originally made it for SUGAR, I cut the frozen bone into four smaller pieces and served them throughout the day. Portion size should depend on your dog’s size, usual diet, and tolerance for the ingredients.
Allow the parfait to soften for a few minutes before serving if it is frozen very hard. Always supervise your dog while enjoying frozen treats.
How to Store the Parfait
Keep the finished parfait in a freezer-safe, covered container.
For the best texture and appearance, enjoy it within several days. You can also prepare several smaller parfaits at once using individual cookie cutters or silicone dog treat molds.
Store any remaining toasted oats separately in an airtight container after they have cooled completely.
A Special Frozen Treat Inspired by SUGAR
This Frosty Yogurt Berry Bone Parfait will always remind me of SUGAR watching me eat my morning yogurt parfait and inspiring me to create one just for her.
Seeing her happy face beside the finished treat is one of the reasons I wanted to update this recipe rather than let it remain hidden in an older blog post.
The photos, the recipe, and the recognition it received are all part of SUGAR’s Golden Woofs legacy. I hope this refreshed version inspires more dog parents to make a beautiful and refreshing frozen treat for their dogs.
* This recipe was voted as the #9 2014 Best Dog Treat In The Internet and was feature in Family Circle Magazine – July 2015 *
Your Mom makes the yummiest-looking things for you to enjoy! We didn’t realize woofies could have strawberries and blackberries. Thanks for sharing this one! Happy Tuesday, Sugar. XOXO
Sugar, You always get the coolest treats! (Get it?!) Really, though, that looks awesome. I’ve got some begging to do now….
Paws,
Champ
Oh I know I would not be disappointed. OK this weekend I am getting MOM on to making this yummy tasty drool-a-rific treat.
Blessings,
Goose
Oh how beautiful and so yummy! Sugar you are definitely smiling in that first picture 🙂
SlimDoggy was just yumming on some Greek yogurt today – not as yummy looking as these, but yogurt is still one of the best treats mom gives us!
There are two Labradors presently flying to Chicago to eat your mom’s amazing treats!!!!!
Sugar! You are so stinkin’ cute! No wonder you look so happy; these look delish.
OMD! Those look wonderful! I’m going to have to give that a try. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing this with us Sugar! It looks fabulous!! Now we are hungry! Please let your mom know that we are sorry we didn’t do a Tasty Tuesday…but mama isn’t up to her usual speed these days. Thanks.
xoxo Chloe and LadyBug
Sugar, that looks and sounds delish! You’ve got us drooling! Woofs from Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie
Sugar not only was it most delish…..it was gorgeous. MY goodness your mom should open a doggie cafe…
oh and of course the peeps could attend as long as they had ‘parfait’ manners.
Hugs Madi your BFFF
Mmmm your food always looks so delicious Sugar!
Wow, Sugar! You are one lucky pup! That looks delicious! My guys have to settle for a couple of tablespoons of their human’s breakfast smoothie that has none of that lovely presentation.
not only does it sound good but it looks beautiful to… your mom is so good to you.
those look good enough for the peeps to eat – but heck – why we would want to share !
Yum….your Mom makes the best treats, Sugar! We hope to have fresh blackberries and strawberries from our garden/yard this year, so we will definitely save this recipe!
We love fruit and yogurt, those look really tasty.
That looks fabulous as always Sugar. We think your mum needs to write a cook book. Everything looks so good. Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly
Wow, these look delish! I wonder if Splotchy would share?
I’m going to try these as soon as possible.
We want to hire your mom to come and be our chef!
Awwwww Sugar you have the SWEETEST MOM in the whole world..
Portion control???? I am in a golden faint at the mere thought of it… BOL!
oh sugar!!! This is so cute! This is getting pinned! Yep yep yep!!! xo kirby andleah
That looks super yummy and healthy! We licked out mom’s yogurt container every morning, I get the lid and my sister gets the container. We love yogurt and fruit too!
We have to get our mom to make those!!! Your mom comes up with such nifty treat ideas for you! Mom says she loves the picture of you sticking your tongue out! She says it reminds her of us when we don’t want to mind her. Black and Golden Woofies! 🙂
You have such beautiful (and so tasty sounding) creations!!! Zeus wants to come visit you for a week!
Your Tasty Tuesdays always make us hungry!
Benny & Lily
Oh Yum! Is it bad that Mama is not entirely sure she would share this? I think she might just gobble them all up for herself. *rude*
Well that certainly looks YUMMY Sugar, there are so many different ways to make the frozen treats too, you could substitute so many different things so you’d have the same but different treat.
Happy Tasty Tuesday to you!!
Your mom rocks Sugar. She takes such wonderful care of you. I like that. Our Little Bit does too.
Have a woof woof day. My best to your mom. 🙂
Sugra that’s really PARFAIT – I love it. Hope mom will make me such a thingy on mothers day :o) Have a tasty tuesday!!!
Hey Sugar!
Wow, I’m drooling all over my Mr Dell! Those look fruity and delish! Enjoy.
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, COP
So do you rent out your momma for chef services? Mine won’t make all these nommy treats for me!
Your Mommy makes yummy looking artistic treats, sweetie=is she a professional baker or chef?…You are a lucky girl in many ways, lovely Sugar!..Happy Tuesday, darling friend…kisses…Calle Halle, Sukki.
That looks gorgeous and tasty
Urban hounds
Wow that does look yummy! Your mom makes the bestest treats – no wonder you are so sweet!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Oh yum yum!
Sam
Ohhh, now I need a drool rag Sugar…..
Okays, that’s better ~ those just look like the bestest treats EVER!! And, I loves that you gots to have a taste all day long! That is the best, always somethin’ to look forward to!
Kisses,
Ruby
I’de like to eat your frosty bone treats myself! Does your Mom eat the same oats she put on these treats in her own perfect parfait?
Oh Sugar, you are so lucky that you have a talented mom. My Ma never makes me anything so beautiful t eat. *sigh* I hope you enjoyed your yogurt parfait.
*Cairn cuddles*
Oz
That looks so yummy, we are pretty sure we also would like it. We like cereal and yogurt with fruit, so… Mom says she’d eat it too! Yummers to you Sugar! Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette
Tasty!
Nola
It looks so yummy and it’s so pretty, Sugar! You are a very lucky girl!
Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
*drool* NOM NOM NOM. I can eat those too, right?
Sugar….
The berries in these treats look like dripping blood to me!! They would make a great Halloween snack!! ;op
Love, Raelyn…. Plus Rose, my BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE “Mystery Dog”!!
Yumm!!!! Those look fantastic!!!
Holy Cow Sugar that looks wonderful. I should do that for Gamblers 2 yr birthday next week.
Mmmm. I love that your dog treat recipes aren’t just for dogs. 🙂
Sugar, will your Mom accept a human foster?? I think I wanna come live YOUR life! 🙂