Green Gift Idea for Fido – Healthy Homemade Treats!
The following is a guest post from Lucy Postins. Companion animal nutritionist and founder of The Honest Kitchen, Lucy Postins, is passionate about advanced nutrition and health for pets including complementary modalities such as herbalism and homeopathy. She frequently writes articles for local and national media, conducts radio interviews and educational spots, and occasionally holds educational seminars for pet owners on the importance of good nutrition. For more information, please visit www.TheHonestKitchen.com.
With the holidays upon us, everyone is rushing out to get the perfect gift for everyone on their list. In all the hustle and bustle it can be easy to overlook our animal companions!
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To help share the spirit of the season with the four-legged friends in your life, I’ve put together a simple recipe for delicious holiday treats that are sure to make your furry pals beg for more! These festive, fruity treats are the perfect way to show a little extra TLC for your canine companions and they also make a wonderful heartfelt gift for your pup’s friends too! Plus, they are made with common ingredients many people already have in their pantries, so there’s no need to make an extra trip to the grocery store for these thoughtful presents.
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Holiday Noshers
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- ½ cup almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- ½ cup Thrive*
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
What To Do
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine applesauce, egg, almond butter, vanilla, and water.
In a second bowl, combine oats, Thrive and blueberries.
Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well.
Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead until thoroughly mixed together.
Roll out dough into ¼ inch thick and cut out shapes.
Place on a greased baking sheet and bake 45 minutes.
Cool on a rack before serving.
Store in a sealed container.
This recipe makes about 30 chewy treats..
You can also click here to watch a step-by-step demonstration of how to make these yummy treats!
Looking for another unique gift for the pet lover in your life, or more healthy recipes to share with your dog or cat? My first cook book, Made Out of Love, will be available at TheHonestKitchen.com starting December 18th.
Happy howl-idays!
Lucy
*Thrive is a gluten-free, dehydrated raw dog food from The Honest Kitchen. Email questions@thehonestkitchen.com for a free sample or visit http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/stores/stores.php to find a store in your area.
