Recipes for dogs for the festive season

We’re almost at the end of the year, and it’s time to plan for the year-end celebrations! And what better way than with food? We know that you also want to include your dog in your celebrations, so here are a few recipes to try out.

 

For starters – Bear’s blueberry flapjack recipe

This recipe is especially good for that lazy Sunday morning feeling. Who doesn’t like flapjacks, especially when they’re healthy? Blueberries are filled with antioxidants and fibre, and they’re low in calories. And you can even make a batch for yourself – just add some honey, and voilá – yummy food for both you and your dog.

Servings: 9-12 flapjacks

What you’ll need

  • 150g rolled oats
  • 50g blueberries
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1 tbsp of coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp of xylitol-free peanut butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 20cm square baking tin, lined with parchment paper

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the oats, egg, blueberries, peanut butter and cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into a lined tin, making sure it’s evenly spread.
  4. Dot the coconut oil over the top.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
  6. While the flapjack is still warm, cut into squares, then allow to cool before serving!

 

Main meal – green cuisine: booster bones recipe

This veggie-packed recipe is ideal for a hot summer’s day. It’s super simple and contains broccoli, peas and low-sodium stock and yet is a nutrient-rich, low-calorie treat for your dog. Being a real veggie boost, it is ideal as a main course for your dog.

Serving: 12-16 treats

What you’ll need

  • 50g broccoli
  • 50g peas
  • 200mℓ low-sodium beef or chicken stock
  • Blender or food processor
  • Freezer-safe mould or ice cube tray

Method

  1. Blitz all the ingredients together until smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into the tray.
  3. Freeze overnight.
  4. Enjoy!

 

Apple gingerbread recipe

The smell of apples, ginger and bread will definitely give you a Christmassy vibe. This apple gingerbread is made with brown rice flour, an apple, a little bit of coconut yoghurt and a pinch of ginger for the ultimate snack. Not only do these biscuits taste good, but they look pretty cute, too! And humans can enjoy them as well!

Servings: 8 biscuits

What you’ll need

  • 150g brown rice flour (or just regular wholemeal flour if your dog tolerates wheat)
  • 1 grated apple, with pips and core removed (remember that apple pips are toxic to dogs)
  • 100g coconut yoghurt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
  3. Once mixed together, use your hands to mould it into a dough-like consistency.
  4. On a floured surface, roll the dough until it’s around half a centimetre thick.
  5. Cut the dough into your desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Brush a little extra coconut oil onto each biscuit and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

 

For dessert – peanut butter and banana ice cream

Bananas are great dog-friendly fruits because they’re packed with vitamins and minerals – like potassium and vitamin C – and full of fibre (great for healthy poo). They are high in sugar, so save them for an occasional treat.

It’s best for your pup to enjoy peanut butter occasionally too, because it does contain fats, even if they are healthy ones. Make sure the peanut butter you choose is xylitol-free.

It can be stuffed into a Kong, used on a licking mat or dished up in a bowl. And humans can enjoy it too.

Servings: 3-4 scoops or approximately 16 cube moulds

What you’ll need

  • 1 peeled banana – the riper the better!
  • 2 heaped tablespoons of smooth peanut butter (xylitol-free)
  • 200mℓ of dairy-free milk, like almond, oat or coconut
  • 200mℓ of water

Method

  1. Peel the banana (no skins please, they’re not easy to digest) and pop into a blender.
  2. Add the smooth peanut butter, dairy-free milk and water.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into a freezable container, like a paw mould or ice cube tray.
  5. Pop it in the freezer until it’s ready.
  6. Portion and serve!

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