It’s that time of the year for PUMPKINS!
There are some many ways you can add pumpkin to a dish and in your dog’s diet. One of my favorites is making a pumpkin dip from homemade pumpkin puree.
Did you know? A pumpkin is not a vegetable; it’s a fruit! It’s a fruit because pumpkin develops from a flower and contains the seeds. Pumpkin belongs to the same fruit family as cucumbers, melons, squash, and gourds.
I prefer and enjoy making Pumpkin Puree from scratch. The secret of-of a tasty pumpkin puree is the flavoring during the roasting process. Three years ago, we shared a simple way on How to Roast a Pumpkin.
Last week, I roasted a pumpkin and seasoned it with ginger. Adding ginger to your dog’s diet contributes to maintaining overall good health. I wanted to make a simple pumpkin treat that I can share with Sugar after our mid-day walk/run. We are preparing for our Cooking Light & Health Magazine FitFoodie RunEatDrink 5k event. Since Summer weather is still lingering, I decided to make a cold refreshing, healthy Pumpkin Dip.
Ginger Honey Pumpkin Dip
1/2 cup of pumpkin puree (here’s the link on How to Make A Pumpkin Puree)
2 tablespoon of Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon of honey
black chia seeds (optional)
Fold in the pumpkin puree with the honey and greek yogurt. Drizzle some black chia seeds. Chia seeds have some incredible effects on health, both for humans and dogs. Will share more about chia seeds and dogs on a future post.
Ginger Honey Pumpkin Dip is a delightful dip for sweet apple slices and mildly steamed string beans.
Have you tried making a pumpkin dip that you can share with your dog?
Sand Spring Chesapeakes says
October 13, 2015 at 7:08 AMsounds delish!
Julie says
October 13, 2015 at 8:01 AMI love pumpkin and ginger!! I can’t believe I have not bought any yet this year. Crazy!! I like that I can share with Cocoa too 🙂
easy rider says
October 13, 2015 at 8:38 AMmany thanks for a fabulous idea, we pondered today what we will do with the “stuffing” of our pumpkin :o) and now we have a tasty recipe, pawsome!
Sharon Gilbert says
October 13, 2015 at 9:06 AMI have never roasted a pumpkin but I plan to try it this weekend Thank You for the recipe. Sounds delicious. I am sure my triplets grandchildren would love to have this with Schooner and Skipper.
Amy and Toby says
October 13, 2015 at 11:19 AMThat looks so good! I roast at least one pumpkin every year. Last year I tried a recipe for stuffing a small pie pumpkin (after removing the seeds of course) and baking it whole. It was really good! Pinning this.
Earl Lover says
October 13, 2015 at 11:46 AMWOW! Looks so nice.
Two French Bulldogs says
October 13, 2015 at 11:57 AMWe are moving into your house!
Lily & Edward
nichole says
October 13, 2015 at 11:58 AMyum, yum, yum!
Murphy & Stanley says
October 13, 2015 at 1:41 PMI could dip my biscuits in this!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
M. K. Clinton says
October 13, 2015 at 1:50 PMThis sounds delicious and the boys love all of the ingredients as well as apples and green beans!
Madi says
October 13, 2015 at 1:59 PMSUGAR I BET THAT DIP IS ALMOST AS SWEET AS YOU!
HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
Idaho PugRanch says
October 13, 2015 at 4:30 PMWe love pumpkin! this sounds delicious!
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
Jean Dion says
October 13, 2015 at 5:40 PMWhat a clever idea! I’ll have to try that. My dogs both adore pumpkin, so this should be an easy sell for them!
Jean from Welcome to the Menagerie
Oreo says
October 13, 2015 at 5:49 PMThanks. We are gonna try it tomorrow.
Wags
Oreo
Jenna,Mark “HuskyCrazed” Drady says
October 14, 2015 at 11:45 AMOk, this sounds delicious!!!!! I am trying this one!
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
Talent Hounds says
October 27, 2015 at 12:28 PMYummy that looks delicious. I agree homemade puree is so much better. I boil or bake peeled chunks and slices but have not tried a whole big one for a long time. You have inspired me.