Homemade Dog Treats
Your dog will love these homemade dog treats that you so lovingly put together for him. Best of all, if you have friends or family with dogs these make great gifts as well.
Apple Cinnamon Drops-These will make your whole house smell great!
You will need:
- 1 large apple
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/8 cup whole wheat flour
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 ° F. The first step is to core; slice and mince the apple (use a food processor if you have one). In a large bowl, you will then combine the minced apple bits, honey, water, cinnamon, and oatmeal. Gradually blend in the wheat flour, adding just enough to form stiff dough. In another small bowl, add 1/8 cup wheat flour. Carefully, spoon the dough by rounded teaspoon onto un-greased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Using the bottom of a glass, dipped in the wheat flour (to prevent sticking), flatten each spoonful of dough into a circle. Keep in mind that you can adjust the size of the drops, based on how big a treat you like to feed your dog. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and flip each cookie to brown evenly on both sides. Reduce oven temperature to 325 ° F. Return to oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let cool overnight. Makes about 3 dozen crunchy cookies, depending on how big you make them.
Bacon Bits for Dogs-These savory treats will have your dog begging for more!
You will need:
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 eggs, well beaten
- 1/8 cup bacon fat
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup non-fat dry milk powder
- 2 cup graham flour
- 2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients with a strong spoon; drop heaping tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 oven for 15 minutes. The next step is to turn off oven, and leave cookies on baking sheet, in the oven overnight to dry out. Yield: about 4 dozen dog cookies.
Canine Carrot Cookies-Your pet will love the doggy version of this human treat.
What you will need:
- 2 cups carrots (that have been boiled and pureed)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons garlic that is minced
- 2 cups unbleached flour (you can also use rice or rye flour)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
Directions: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Combine the carrots, eggs, and garlic. Mix until completely smooth. Add the rest of the dry ingredients. Gently roll out on heavily floured surface, and cut into bars, or desired shapes. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes or to desired crunchiness. Remember that the centers will continue to harden as they cool. Brush with egg white before baking, for a glossy finish.
Dog Cookies with Chicken Broth-Dogs love the taste of these unique homemade treats.
What you will need:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds that have been shelled
- 2 tablespoons corn oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1 egg-beaten
Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal and seeds. Add oil, broth and egg mixture. The dough should be firm. Let rest for about 15-20 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough approximately 1/4 inch thick. You can then cut into shapes, and brush with beaten egg. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and cool. Store in airtight container.
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