PB, BANANA & JELLY (BLUEBERRY, NOT GRAPE) ICE CREAM
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Jack and his pack
I can’t remember how long it took before Jack became brave enough to jump up on the bed. He still doesn’t sleep with the rest of the pack but morning is his absolute favourite time of day. He dive bombs us with kisses and tail wags until my husband, and I are awake and in fits of laughter. Jack acts as though it has been forever since he last saw us and this is the happiest of reunions.
He is very polite and waits nicely for his breakfast and dinner – two of his favourite words. Other favourites include T-R-E-A-T-S and W-A-L-K.
Jack loves his brothers Henry and Ricky (Rooster) and his sister Reese. They are older and don’t engage in his attempts at play, but he is happy running around the garden and simply ‘being’ with his pack.
He is guessed to be around six years of age now. His puppy mill start is mostly behind him although there are still things that frighten him and cause him to become anxious. We will continue to work through those situations.
Jack is a sweet, fun-loving dog and it has been a pleasure working with him and seeing his abundance of personality come to light.
I am blessed to have these beautiful companions in my life.
To celebrate Jack’s Gotcha Day, I served everyone (feline and canine) a salmon breakfast. Shortly after eating, we went for a beautiful walk along the Lake.
Jack, Henry, and Reese spent the afternoon at the spa (groomer) before coming back home for dinner. While they were being pampered, I made them a surprise to celebrate the occasion.
This PB, Banana & (blueberry) Jelly ice cream was a huge hit! I hope your pups enjoy it as much as mine did. Oh, and my husband enjoyed a piece too!
Ingredients
- 1/3c all natural peanut butter
- 1c plain greek yogurt
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4c blueberries
- 1/4c water
- coconut whip cream and a blueberry to garnish
Instructions
Notes
I was able to make six ice cream servings using my silicone muffin tray. Picture shown. Also, I made twelve medium sized dog bone shaped ice cream bars (another silicone mold).
Substitute blueberries for strawberries if you prefer.
Caren Gittleman says
July 5, 2017 at 9:45 amWhat a great way to celebrate!!! Happy Happy Gotcha Day Jack!!
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Amy Hempe says
July 5, 2017 at 10:30 amGotcha days are the best days. And PB & Banana ice cream has turned into a staple around here! And honestly, they aren’t too bad for people either…just saying. I’m glad Jack is working through his issues but like with so many rescue dogs, we can’t completely eliminate all of the early imprints. Sophie was a rescue, and I think she was treated very well and put into a shelter by an elderly person, or someone who just couldn’t manage a dog anymore. But Rufus was clearly harmed very early on. We are working steadily and it is an on-going process. My friends with rescues from puppy mills have their hands full as well. Thank you for bringing attention to this issue!
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Amy Shojai, CABC says
July 5, 2017 at 11:07 amHappy Gotcha Day! And I bet all the other fur-kids enjoyed the bounty, too. My Magical-Dawg and Karma-Kat are both drooling, just thinking about this. So glad that you found each other!
Jana Rade says
July 5, 2017 at 2:23 pmThat looks adorable. And sounds yummy. Our guys always get a steak for celebrations; sometimes decorated, sometimes not – they don’t care what it looks like. Fresh steak is the favorite in our house.
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Kelly says
July 5, 2017 at 2:55 pmHow lucky is Jack to have such a wonderful home and family to celebrate his Gotcha Day! I bet they all, including your husband, enjoyed this yummy looking recipe!
Cathi Bert-Roussel says
July 5, 2017 at 4:39 pmHappy Gotcha Day, Jack! That PB, Banana & Jelly ice cream looks super yummy!! Thanks for sharing the recipe. We are definitely going to try it.
Sadie says
August 16, 2017 at 10:24 amI hope everyone enjoys it as much as my guys did!
Team Dash Kitten says
July 5, 2017 at 6:17 pmNext year I want to have my birthday at YOUR house!!!
What an awesome way to celebrate such a special day!
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Sweet Purrfections says
July 5, 2017 at 8:28 pmHappy Gotcha Day to Jack! I loved your description of his welcome to you each morning as if it’s the first time he’s seen you. That ice creams looks delicious!
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Lola The Rescued Cat says
July 5, 2017 at 8:47 pmHappy gotcha day, handsome! These treats sound very yummy. In fact, they sound so yummy that our mom may have to try them for herself!
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Tonya Wilhelm says
July 5, 2017 at 8:50 pmIt sounds like Jack had a great day! What a fun gotcha snack. I love that he was surprised with it after his spa day. Dexter loves blueberries!
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The Daily Pip says
July 5, 2017 at 9:31 pmJack is such a cutie pie. I am so happy he has a wonderful home and I am he had a wonderful Gotcha Day!! It’s wonderful that he has left his puppy mill past behind him.
A salmon breakfast sounds yummy as does the ice cream!!
Beth Stultz, Pet Sitters International says
July 5, 2017 at 9:35 pmHappy Gotcha Day, Jack! The first Gotcha Day celebration is coming up soon for my two chihuahuas (Timber and Tess). I’m sure they would enjoy the PB, Banana & Jelly Ice Cream. I look forward to trying out your recipe for them!
Sadie says
August 16, 2017 at 10:23 amMy husband enjoyed the treat, too!
Tenacious Little Terrier says
July 5, 2017 at 11:48 pmHappy Gotcha Day! A salmon breakfast, spa day and ice cream sound perfect to me although Mr. N would prefer to skip spa treatments please.
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Beth says
July 6, 2017 at 12:36 amHappy Gotcha Day to all of you! It sounds like everyone enjoyed the celebration. The treat looks delicious!
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Heather Wallace says
July 6, 2017 at 7:30 amJack sounds like the sweetest thing. So glad he has you. Loving the recipe- had to Pin it!
Kamira Gayle says
July 6, 2017 at 9:39 amSalmon , dessert and a spa day? Jack (and your siblings) had an awesome “Gotcha day”. Wish you many more to come!
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Dorothy "FiveSibesMom" says
July 6, 2017 at 5:56 pmHappy Gotcha Day, handsome Jack! Mmm…salmon and that delicious PB, Banana & Jelly ice cream…yummmmy! What a wonderful day you had! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us all, too! Pinning for future use! 🙂
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Sadie says
August 16, 2017 at 10:21 amThanks Dorothy! I hope your crew enjoy the treats!