Baking Dog Treats

lipstixgal · 12-13-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

Oh wow thank you! Do you have any others? Can I add flax seed? will that screw up the texture? Like i said I'm a novice baker.

I think that flax seed is good but maybe the dogs will go too much like fiber...?? I don't know I never made dog treats before...

Sachita · 12-13-2010, 10:15 AM

Diva can you freeze cookies? Can you make the dough ahead and bake a day or so before you give them? You know much more about this then i do.

I don't think flax seed will be too much fiber. I wonder about a recipe I pull back the flour, add oats and flax seed. Anyone ever eat those Vootermans Flax Seed cookies? They are wonderful. My poodles goes ape shit over them. I'd love to make something sugar free and natural like these. In fact I don't think I've met a dog yet that didnt like them. I take care of dogs every day as my job. I don't give them the cookies a lot but you know how it is- "Ok, I'll give you ONE BITE!"

I use a lot of natural foods and herbs on my farm including with my pig and chickens. Sweet potatoes, certain oils, herbs. I make these yummy medicine balls for them using all kinds of stuff with grapefruit seed extract (antibiotic) fresh mints, parsley and spices that are natural anti inflammatory. I'd love to make treats using some of this on a regular or seasonal basis. As winter approaches I give my hens cod liver oil, baked sweet potatoes, even buy bulk ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sprinkle it on stuff. wow i need a mega cookie or cupcake!

lipstixgal · 12-13-2010, 10:30 AM

My dogs like any cookie you give them as long as its a treat..so If I make them they will like them I'm sure..

girl_dee · 12-13-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lipstixgal

My dogs like any cookie you give them as long as its a treat..so If I make them they will like them I'm sure..

Yup or maybe half almond half PB? I add a lil vanilla to anything to make it more yummy..

girl_dee · 12-13-2010, 12:23 PM

This is not exactly my old recipe buts it's close... most of this is in any kitchen pantry..

Low Fat Carrot Dog Treats
Ingredients:
1 med. banana (ripe, please)
1 c. shredded carrots*
1/4 c. unsweetened applejuice
1/8 c. water (maybe more, as needed)
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour (keep some handy for rolling)
1 c. rolled oats
Directions:
Start off by preheating your oven to 350 degrees, lightly spraying a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkling a little flour onto the surface your’re planning to use to roll out the dough.
In a medium bowl, mash up the banana and mix in the shredded carrots. To the carrot and banana, add the water and applesauce. Stir. Next, add the water and applesauce. Stir all of the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined.
Using your hands, knead the mixture until a dough forms. Dump the dough onto the lightly floured surface that you prepared earlier. Roll it out until it’s about a half inch thick. Using a cookie cutter (bone shapes are fun!) or the rim of a small glass, cut into 3″ pieces. Place the pieces onto your lightly sprayed baking sheet.
Bake the dog treats for 25 minutes.
Before “serving”, let them cool completely. Here’s a tip that you may find useful: If your dog likes a little more crunch to his treats, then turn off the oven and let the treats cool there overnight.
This recipe makes about 24 low fat, healthy dog treats. My dog can eat them up pretty quickly, but they’ll actually last about 3 weeks, if stored in the fridge and up to 6 months, if you decide to freeze them.
*About the shredded carrots…I like to buy mine already shredded in the grocery, but if you do the shredding yourself, you should keep the skin on. That’ll add an extra nutritional punch to the recipe. Regardless of whether or not you buy them shredded or do them yourself, give the shredded carrots a rough chop before adding them to the recipe. The treats will come out better if they’re a little bit smaller.

Diva · 12-13-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

Diva can you freeze cookies? Can you make the dough ahead and bake a day or so before you give them? You know much more about this then i do.

Well....I have YOU fooled!

I don't know why this recipe couldn't be frozen. Single layers, maybe, with wax or parchment paper, so they won't stick together.

I'm making them this afternoon. I'll keep You posted!

lipstixgal · 12-13-2010, 11:51 AM

I'm wondering if you could use almond butter instead of peanut butter I have almond butter and the dogs love it...so do I..

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lipstixgal Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: coupled Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,028 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 201 Thanked 1,690 Times in 1,064 Posts Rep Power: 1494761	My dogs like any cookie you give them as long as its a treat..so If I make them they will like them I'm sure.. __________________ Gail

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girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,832 Times in 13,908 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	This is not exactly my old recipe buts it's close... most of this is in any kitchen pantry.. Low Fat Carrot Dog Treats Ingredients: 1 med. banana (ripe, please) 1 c. shredded carrots* 1/4 c. unsweetened applejuice 1/8 c. water (maybe more, as needed) 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour (keep some handy for rolling) 1 c. rolled oats Directions: Start off by preheating your oven to 350 degrees, lightly spraying a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkling a little flour onto the surface your’re planning to use to roll out the dough. In a medium bowl, mash up the banana and mix in the shredded carrots. To the carrot and banana, add the water and applesauce. Stir. Next, add the water and applesauce. Stir all of the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined. Using your hands, knead the mixture until a dough forms. Dump the dough onto the lightly floured surface that you prepared earlier. Roll it out until it’s about a half inch thick. Using a cookie cutter (bone shapes are fun!) or the rim of a small glass, cut into 3″ pieces. Place the pieces onto your lightly sprayed baking sheet. Bake the dog treats for 25 minutes. Before “serving”, let them cool completely. Here’s a tip that you may find useful: If your dog likes a little more crunch to his treats, then turn off the oven and let the treats cool there overnight. This recipe makes about 24 low fat, healthy dog treats. My dog can eat them up pretty quickly, but they’ll actually last about 3 weeks, if stored in the fridge and up to 6 months, if you decide to freeze them. *About the shredded carrots…I like to buy mine already shredded in the grocery, but if you do the shredding yourself, you should keep the skin on. That’ll add an extra nutritional punch to the recipe. Regardless of whether or not you buy them shredded or do them yourself, give the shredded carrots a rough chop before adding them to the recipe. The treats will come out better if they’re a little bit smaller.