{"id":251,"date":"2018-01-11T11:21:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T11:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2018-01-11T11:21:00","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T11:21:00","slug":"homemade-dog-treat-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=251","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Dog Treat Recipes!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Throughout the year we bake a lot of treats for friends and family (and ourselves) but why not treat your furry friends with some homemade dog treats. Here\u2019s some of our favourite recipes:
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\nEasy peanut butter treats<\/strong>
\nWhose dog is a peanut butter-a-holic? These are the treats for you! Mix together 1 cup of pumpkin puree, \u00bc cup of peanut butter and \u00bc cup of milk, gradually add 2 \u00bd cups of old fashioned oats until combined. Scoop and roll the mixture into small balls (you can make 20 from this mixture). With \u00bd cup of oats, roll the balls in them to coat them and put in the fridge until firm. Once they are firm, your dog can enjoy! Top tip: pop in an airtight contain, in a fridge, and they will keep for up to a week. Also just check that the brand of peanut butter that you choose does not contain Xylitol which is more common in non-UK brands.
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\nHomemade dog biscuits<\/strong>
\nYou have can some fun with these and make the biscuits any shapes you\u2019d like. Firstly, preheat your over at 175 degrees C and then start combining 1 cup of pumpkin, 2 eggs, \u00bd cup of peanut butter and oil. Once combined, you then add in your 2 \u00bd cups of whole wheat flour and 1 teaspoon of baking soda and stir until it becomes a stiff dough. Roll out the dough and use cookie cutter to cut out your biscuits and bake for 15 minutes (or until golden). Top tip: to make it even more irresistible whilst up 2 tablespoons of bacon grease (melted) and \u00bc cup of peanut butter until smooth and drizzle over our biscuits and pop in the fridge till the glaze is harden.
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\nDiabetic nibbles<\/strong>
\nFor the diabetic dog, treats can be difficult for your dog to enjoy. These treats take a little longer to prepare but your dog will love them. Start by preheating your oven at 175 degrees C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place 1 \u00bd pounds of beef liver into a food processor and pulse until its finely chopped, then add \u00bd cup whole wheat flour and 2 eggs and pulse until smooth. Spread your liver mixture into the tray and bake for 15 minutes. Once cooled, cut into squares. Your dog will enjoy their liver spongey nibbles.
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\nChicken bites<\/strong>
\nThese little bites will leave your furry friend wanting more. For these you\u2019ll be starting with preheating the oven at 175 degrees C combining 1 cup of wild rice (mashed), 1 cup of shredded (cooked) chicken, 3 tablespoons of rice flour, 1 tablespoon of diced fresh parsley and 1 beaten egg. Once combined, use a spoon to fill a cup cake baking tray, remember to pack it tight. Bake for 25 minutes (or until golden brown) and when they have cooled, your dog will keep wanting more!
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\nFestive Ginger snaps<\/strong>
\nWith these tasty treats your dog won\u2019t be forgotten about when you\u2019re munching on your mince pies. Preheat your oven at 160 degree C and then start mixing in 2 cups of Almond flour, \u00bd cup of coconut flour, \u00bd – \u00be of a cup of peanut butter, 3 tablespoons of ground ginger and a \u00bc of a cup of water. When combined, roll the dough out flat and use your small cookie cutter to cut out individual treats. Pop your treats onto your baking tray and bake for 25 minutes; turn off the over and leave to continue to cook for 45 minutes (or until crisp). NOM NOM NOM!
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\nHypoallergenic Almond treats<\/strong>
\nThese tasty treats are for the hypoallergenic furry friends. Preheat our oven at 175 degrees C and start combining 1 cup of rice flour, \u00bd cup of oatmeal, \u00bd cup Almond butter and 2 eggs. Once mixed together you can add a teaspoon of water at a time (2 tbsp in total) until your dough has come together. Roll your dough out to \u00bc inch think on a slightly floured surface and cut into shapes (dog bones, squares, stars, circles etc.) Pop onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and cook for about 12 minutes so that the bottoms are browned.
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\nApple and Peanut butter cookies<\/strong>
\nHere\u2019s another yummy treat for the dogs who LOVE peanut butter. Start by preheating your oven at 175 degrees C and then cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix your 3 cups of wheat flour, 2 cups of quick-cook oats, 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup of unsweetened organic applesauce and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Knead your dough and roll out to \u00bc thickness and then cut into the shapes of your choice with your cookie cutters. Once cut, pop your cookies onto your baking sheet (leaving space between the cookies) and bake for roughly 25 minutes. Let the cookies cool and then your dog can enjoy!
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\nApple and cheddar biscuits<\/strong>
\nWhilst you\u2019re munching on cheese and wine, here\u2019s a delicious treat for your dog. Whilst you\u2019re preheating your oven to 175 degrees C, you can line a baking tray with parchment paper. Mix together 2 cups of barley flour, \u00bd cup of old fashioned oatmeal, 1\/3 cup of grated cheddar cheese, 1\/3 unsweetened applesauce, \u00bc grated parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Roll out your mixture to about \u00bc inch thick and use your cookie cutters to shape your biscuits. Once cut, pop onto the baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, turn your oven off and pop your biscuits onto a wire rack back in the oven overnight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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