Healthy and Natural Dog Treat Recipes

Homemade Healthy Dog Treats | Hawaiian Meatballs for Dogs

Why Make Your Dog’s Treats?

Pet treat recalls. Avoiding preservatives such as Ethoxyquin, BHA, and BHT. Avoiding sugar, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, and maltodextrose. Bonding. Knowing what exactly is in your dog’s treat and where each ingredient was sourced. Cost effectiveness. Customization. These are just a few of the reasons deciding to make your dog’s treats is beneficial to you and your dog. The bottom line is that by making your dog’s treats, you have the power to ensure only the finest ingredients and the best handling practices are used. Not only that, but it also feels so good to take the time out of your busy day and do something extra special for your dog. After all, isn’t that what it’s all about?

Today, I will share a healthy dog treat recipe from my dog treat cookbook, Dexter’s Delights. But first, let’s talk about the flour used in this recipe.  I intentionally stay away from wheat products, including wheat flour. Coconut Flour: Coconut is a fruit powerhouse. Coconut can combat yeast, inflammation, and skin infections, and it even helps with digestion. It is high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

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Hawaiian Meatballs Yum

Juicy homemade meatballs are a perfect afternoon snack. These treats are soft and easy to break into smaller bites.

Course

Healthy Dog Snacks

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

20-30 Minutes

Servings

Treats

Ingredients

• 1 pound organic chicken :ground
• 1/2 cup organic coconut flour
• 1/2 cup organic pineapple
• 2 whole organic eggs :chicken

Course Healthy Dog Snacks Prep Time 15 Minutes Cook Time 20-30 Minutes Servings Treats Ingredients 1 pound organic chicken :ground 1/2 cup organic coconut flour 1/2 cup organic pineapple 2 whole organic eggs :chicken

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300oF.
2. Dice pineapple into tiny pieces.
3. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well-blended.
4. Form into tablespoon balls using your hand or scooper and place on a lined or ceramic cookie sheet.
5. Bake 20-30 minutes until cookies are set.
6. Carefully remove and place on cooking rack to cool.
7. Place treats in a glass container and refrigerate for up to three days or freeze until ready to serve. Thaw completely before serving. 34 Treats. Calories: 44, Fat: 2 grams, Protein: 3 grams

Recipe Notes

Do you bake dog treats for your dogs? Tell me in the comments.

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