SlowBowl Recipes

10 Vet-Approved SlowBowl Recipes

Simple, healthy recipes your dog will love. Made for enrichment feeding with the SlowBowl.

Vet-Approved
8 min read
10 Recipes

Why Enrichment Feeding Matters

Enrichment feeding transforms mealtime from a 30-second inhale into a 15-minute brain workout. It reduces anxiety, prevents bloat, and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.

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Mental Stimulation

Licking and problem-solving release calming endorphins, reducing destructive behaviour and anxiety.

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Slower Eating

SlowBowl ridges naturally slow intake by up to 10x, reducing the risk of bloat and improving digestion.

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Better Nutrition

Fresh, whole-food toppers add vitamins and hydration that kibble alone can't provide.

The Recipes

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Recipe 01Easy

Pumpkin Puree

5 min prep
Ingredients
Pure pumpkin pureePlain yogurtCinnamon (pinch)
Steps
  1. Mix 2 tbsp pumpkin puree with 1 tbsp plain yogurt
  2. Add a tiny pinch of cinnamon and stir
  3. Spread into SlowBowl ridges and serve
Pro Tip

Freeze for 2 hours for a longer-lasting enrichment session on hot days.

Recipe 02Easy

Frozen Yogurt Bites

5 min prep + 3 hr freeze
Ingredients
Plain Greek yogurtBlueberriesHoney (optional)
Steps
  1. Blend yogurt with a handful of blueberries
  2. Pour mixture into SlowBowl channels
  3. Freeze for 3 hours until solid, then serve
Pro Tip

Use silicone molds for bite-sized frozen treats your dog can enjoy throughout the day.

Recipe 03Medium

Bone Broth Bowl

10 min prep + 4 hr freeze
Ingredients
Low-sodium bone brothShredded chickenDiced carrots
Steps
  1. Warm bone broth and mix in shredded chicken
  2. Add finely diced cooked carrots
  3. Pour into SlowBowl and freeze for 4 hours
Pro Tip

Always use broth with no onion or garlic. Check the label carefully.

Recipe 04Easy

Banana PB Swirl

5 min prep
Ingredients
Ripe bananaXylitol-free peanut butterOats (optional)
Steps
  1. Mash half a banana in a bowl
  2. Swirl in 1 tbsp xylitol-free peanut butter
  3. Spread into SlowBowl ridges and serve
Pro Tip

Always check the peanut butter label — xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs.

Recipe 05Easy

Blueberry Boost

5 min prep
Ingredients
Fresh blueberriesPlain kefirChia seeds
Steps
  1. Lightly mash blueberries with a fork
  2. Mix with 2 tbsp plain kefir and a sprinkle of chia seeds
  3. Spread into SlowBowl and serve fresh or freeze
Pro Tip

Blueberries are packed with antioxidants — one of the best superfoods for dogs.

Recipe 06Easy

Watermelon Cooler

5 min prep + 2 hr freeze
Ingredients
Seedless watermelonCoconut waterFresh mint (optional)
Steps
  1. Blend seedless watermelon chunks until smooth
  2. Mix with a splash of coconut water
  3. Pour into SlowBowl and freeze for 2 hours
Pro Tip

Perfect for summer. Watermelon is 92% water, great for hydration.

Recipe 07Easy

Sweet Potato Mash

15 min prep
Ingredients
Sweet potatoCoconut oilTurmeric (pinch)
Steps
  1. Bake or boil sweet potato until soft, then mash
  2. Mix in 1 tsp coconut oil and a pinch of turmeric
  3. Let cool, spread into SlowBowl, and serve
Pro Tip

Sweet potato is high in fibre and great for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

Recipe 08Easy

Goat Milk Freeze

5 min prep + 3 hr freeze
Ingredients
Raw goat milkBanana slicesPumpkin puree
Steps
  1. Pour raw goat milk into SlowBowl channels
  2. Add banana slices and dollops of pumpkin puree
  3. Freeze for 3 hours and serve
Pro Tip

Goat milk is easier to digest than cow milk and contains natural probiotics.

Recipe 09Medium

Chicken Broth + Turmeric

10 min prep + 4 hr freeze
Ingredients
Low-sodium chicken brothTurmericBlack pepper (tiny pinch)Coconut oil
Steps
  1. Warm broth gently, stir in 1/4 tsp turmeric and a tiny pinch of black pepper
  2. Add 1 tsp coconut oil and mix until dissolved
  3. Pour into SlowBowl and freeze for 4 hours
Pro Tip

Black pepper enhances turmeric absorption by up to 2000%. Use only a tiny amount.

Recipe 10Easy

Apple Cinnamon Treat

5 min prep
Ingredients
Apple (no seeds)Plain yogurtCinnamon
Steps
  1. Core and finely dice apple (remove all seeds)
  2. Mix diced apple with 2 tbsp yogurt and a pinch of cinnamon
  3. Spread into SlowBowl ridges and serve
Pro Tip

Apple seeds contain cyanide compounds — always remove the core completely.

⚠️ Foods to Avoid

These common foods are toxic to dogs. Never include them in any recipe.

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Grapes & Raisins
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Chocolate
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Onions
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Garlic
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Avocado
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Caffeine
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Macadamia Nuts
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Xylitol

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