The Healthiest Holiday Recipes for Dogs

The holiday season is the perfect time to make your dog feel included in the festivities — safely! While many holiday foods can upset a dog’s stomach, these healthy holiday dog recipes are made with clean, dog-friendly ingredients and are enriched with PicoPets minerals for added wellness support.

1. Gingerbread Cookies for Dogs

Dog-safe, cozy, and calming

This holiday classic gets a pet-friendly makeover. No nutmeg, no sugar overload — just warm spice and delicious crunch. Adding ReMag® offers gentle relaxation support during loud parties, visitors, or holiday travel.

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups oat flour
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

• ¼ cup molasses
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
• A few drops of ReMag® (adjusted for weight)

Instructions:

1. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Mix wet ingredients separately.
3. Slowly add wet to dry until a dough forms.
4. Roll, cut into shapes, and bake at 325°F for 15–20 minutes.
5. Cool completely and (optionally) decorate with dog-safe icing.

2. Doggy Christmas Bark

Frozen, festive, and immune-supportive

This Christmas bark is creamy, crunchy, and full of natural probiotics from Greek yogurt. Mixing Pico Silver® into the green bean swirl adds immune support — perfect for the winter season.

Ingredients:

• Plain Greek yogurt (for the base)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• A handful of fresh green beans
• A few drops of Pico Silver® (adjust depending on weight)
• Raspberries for topping

Instructions:

1. Spread a layer of Greek yogurt onto a parchment-lined tray.
2. Blend ½ cup Greek yogurt, green beans, and Pico Silver®.
3. Swirl the green mixture into the yogurt base.
4. Top with raspberries.
5. Freeze 3–4 hours, break apart, and serve.

3. Dog-Safe Hot Chocolate

Warm, cozy, totally chocolate-free

This festive drink uses carob powder, a safe chocolate alternative for dogs. Adding Pico Selenite® introduces natural antioxidant support, making this a healthier winter treat.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup oat milk or goat milk
• 1 tsp carob powder
• A few drops of Pico Selenite® (adjust depending on weight)
• Dog-friendly whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Warm milk gently on the stovetop.
2. Whisk in carob until dissolved.
3. Add Pico Selenite®.
4. Serve warm with optional whipped topping.

Do not serve hot.

Give Your Dog a Healthy, Nutritious Holiday Season

Each of these recipes focuses on:

• Whole-food, dog-safe ingredients
• Minimal processing
• Added nutritional support from PicoPets minerals
• Fun, festive flavors your dog will love

Whether you’re baking gingerbread cookies, whipping up dog-safe “hot cocoa,” or freezing Christmas bark, your pup will feel like part of the holiday magic — safely and naturally.

Start by giving your dog the gift of year-round health and wellness with PicoPets mineral supplements. Our advanced formulas can be added to treat recipes, their everyday food, and their water bowl! Wellness has never been easier.