Today is National Dog Biscuit Day! A day to celebrate your love for your pup by feeding perhaps one too many treats.
Let’s be fair though, most of us probably have a canister of treats on the counter that we dip into throughout the day – so today’s just like any other day!
In our house, we work hard to find healthy treats with limited ingredients we can feel good about giving to our dogs. And sometimes, when we’re feeling extra industrious, we even make them ourselves. And today, to celebrate Dog Biscuit Day, we’re sharing our favorite recipes for DIY dog treats with you!
Bake? No bake? We’ve got both!
5 Healthy DIY Dog Treats
All of these DIY dog treats feature healthy ingredients that are good for your dog.
1. Smooth Moves Strawberry
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 zucchini
- 1/4 plain kefir
Directions:
- In the blender, blend together the ingredients.
- Pour into ice cube tray or molds and freeze.
2. Fresh Breath Biscuits
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp mint fresh
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mix all ingredients together, then let is sit for 10 minutes. The coconut flour needs time to soak up the moisture. If, after 10 minutes, it seems very dry, add a bit of water.
- Form into balls approximately 1/2 inch in diameter. Flatten on a baking sheet to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake on bottom rack, approximately 15 minutes, or until no longer soft.
3. Mad for Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ground beef
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup apple, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp ground flaxseeds
Directions:
- Mix together ingredients well (we do it by hand – it’s easiest)
- Form into small, bite-sized balls, then place in the fridge to firm up, or freeze and feed whenever you want!
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4. Blueberry Banana Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 banana (just ripe – not overly ripe)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup plain kefir
Directions:
- In the blender, blend together the ingredients.
- Pour into ice cube tray or molds and freeze.
5. Carrot Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 egg
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mix all ingredients together, then let is sit for 10 minutes. The coconut flour needs time to soak up the moisture. If, after 10 minutes, it seems very dry, add a bit of water.
- Form into balls approximately 1/2 inch in diameter. Flatten on a baking sheet to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake on bottom rack, approximately 15 minutes, or until no longer soft.
