Barista-Style Fall Drinks for Dogs

Everyone knows that Fall is famous for pumpkin spice lattes, but what if your dog could join in on the seasonal drink fun? Well, the good news is, they can! With doggie-safe modifications of course. Caffeine is a NO for dogs, but you can still whip up some barista-style Fall drinks for your dog to enjoy while you sip your favorite latte. Here are some dog-safe Fall recipes to try out:

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of pure canned pumpkin (do not get pumpkin pie filling)
• ¼ cup of low-sodium chicken broth (be sure the broth has no toxic ingredients like garlic)
• ¼ cup + 1 tbsp. of plain yogurt (try fat-free or greek)
• Ice cubes & a dash of cinnamon

Toppings (optional):

• Organic whipped cream (don’t use sugar-free as it can be toxic to dogs)
• Pumpkin spice dental treat

How To:

1. Add ice, chicken stock, and pumpkin to a shaker & shake ingredients until well combined
2.  Add the yogurt to the shaker & shake to combine again
3. Strain the mixture into a dog-safe container & garnish with toppings if desired

Unsalted Mocha

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. of melted organic coconut oil (wait until the oil is cooled down to use it)
• 2 tbsp. of organic maple syrup, divided
• 2 tsp. of natural peanut butter
• ¼ tsp. of cinnamon
• 1 cup of low-sodium beef broth (be sure the broth has no toxic ingredients like an onion)
• 1 tbsp. of carob powder

Toppings: 

• Organic whipped cream (don’t use sugar-free as it can be toxic to dogs)
• Crushed dog biscuits or salt-free pretzels (optional)

How To:

(For drizzle)

1. In a bowl, whisk together the coconut oil and half the maple syrup (1 tbsp.)
2. Add in the peanut butter and cinnamon and whisk together until the mixture is smooth

(For base)

1. In a different bowl, whisk together the beef broth, carob powder, and maple syrup (1 tbsp.)
2. Pour the base into a dog-safe container
3. Top with organic whipped cream
4. Drizzle the peanut butter mixture on top & garnish with crushed dog biscuits or salt-free pretzels (optional)

Carrot-Maple Latte

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup of puree cooked carrots (you can use sweet potatoes or an all-natural baby food blend instead)
• ¼ cup of cooked and cooled plain oatmeal
• 1 tbsp. of organic maple syrup
• ⅓ to ½ cup of low-sodium chicken broth (be sure the broth has no toxic ingredients)

Toppings: 

• Organic whipped cream (don’t use sugar-free as it can be toxic to dogs)
• Dash of cinnamon

How To:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the carrot puree, oatmeal, and maple syrup
2. Add in broth (⅓ cup at first) and whisk until desired consistency (add up to ½ cup if the drink is too thick)
3. Pour in a dog-safe container and toppings to garnish (optional)