Healthy West Paw Toppl Recipe: Skinny Chunky Monkey

Have y’all seen those West Paw Toppl recipe posts on Instagram for #toppltuesday? They are so creative! I liken them to a fancy blood mary with literally ALL the garnish. I’m so impressed by these creations, but…who has time for that?! If you’re looking for an easy and healthy West Paw Toppl recipe, you’ve come to the right place.

When it comes to “Instagram vs. Reality”, I’m definitely on the reality side of the equation. Even if I did take on the challenge, Olive probably wouldn’t touch it. We are firmly in the keep it simple camp, and I’m always looking for small tweaks to change up the basics. My Skinny Chunky Monkey is a super simple, and healthy, West Paw Toppl recipe that does just that!

what’s the skinny?

Just like The Fluffermutter, this healthy West Paw Toppl recipe uses PBfit Pure Peanut powder. It’s 100% pure peanut powder. With no added sugar, no salt, and 82% less fat than most regular peanut butter options, PBfit Pure Peanut is – dare I say – a healthy peanut butter for your pup, and for you too!

Using PBfit Pure Peanut is just like using regular peanut butter, but without the high-calorie, high-fat guilt! Mix the powder with a bit of water to reach your desired consistency, and then use it in any recipe calling for peanut butter.

You can even add PBfit Pure Peanut powder directly to any recipe having a bit of moisture content to it, and skip pre-mixing it with water all together.

skinny chunky monkey

If you don’t love Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey®, we cannot be friends. What’s not to love? Bananas, nuts, chocolate…mmm! This healthy West Paw Toppl recipe is a “skinny” spin on the ice cream classic that’s completely dog-safe and delicious!

We all know chocolate is considered toxic for dogs. And though my dogs don’t really know what they’re missing when it comes to chocolate, I want to spoil them in ways like I spoil myself! As a dog-safe chocolate substitute, I’m using Aussie Unsweetened Carob Chips for this healthy West Paw Toppl recipe.

Be sure to select an unsweetened carob to avoid giving your dog unnecessary added sugar. Carob is free from the theobromine and caffeine that make chocolate harmful for dogs. It has a naturally sweet and rich flavor allowing it to pass as “chocolate” for dogs…we won’t tell them ours tastes better.

Prepare the peanut butter using PBfit Pure Peanut, then smear it all around the inside of the Toppl. I use a Stoppl from Paws in Earnest to avoid any side spillage, but I still make sure to cover the hole with plenty of peanut butter. It’s a tasty surprise when the Stoppl is removed.

Cut a few slices from a soft, ripe banana and set aside. Using a fork, mash the rest of the banana to a chunky consistency, and fold it into plain, non-fat Greek yogurt, along with the carob chips. Spoon the yogurt mixture into the prepared Toppl, top with the banana slices, and freeze.