If you’re looking for ways of making sure your dog eats their veggies, try this recipe for Veggie Turmeric Dog Treats! Turmeric is packed with antioxidants and can support joint issues, reduce blood clots, aid in digestion, and support their immune system. Vegetables like spinach, carrots, and parsley also support overall health.
Veggie Turmeric Dog Treat Recipe
Ingredients List:
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice flour
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1 cup fresh, baby spinach (finely chopped)
- 1 cup raw carrot (unpeeled and coarse grated)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (low fat or fat-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder (gluten free variety)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Optional Yogurt Glaze:
- 1/2 tsp plain yogurt
- 2 tsp water
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325F
2. Line baking tray with parchment or silicone baking mat
3. Put brown rice flour and oat flour (sieved) into medium sized bowl
4. Add baking powder to flours and stir to combine
5. Finely chop spinach and parsley
6. Coarsely grate carrots (washed but unpeeled)
7. Put spinach, parsley, carrots and applesauce into a large bowl
8. Stir with wooden spoon to mix well
9. Add yogurt and stir into fruit/vegetable mixture
10. Sprinkle turmeric over mixture and stir in
11. Add flour mix to vegetable mixture one cup at a time
12. Stir well between each addition
13. Once all flour is mixed in, use your hands to form dough. Knead well, adding more flour if dough is too sticky
14. Turn dough out onto floured wax paper, top with second sheet
15. Roll dough out to 1/4″ thickness
16. Use cookie cutters to cut treats into desired shape
17. Mix yogurt and water to form glaze, brush over treats before baking (optional*)
18. Bake at 325F for 35 minutes
19. Remove treats from oven and allow to cool completely
20. Store treats in refrigerator for 7 – 10 days
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Recipe courtesy of Wiggle Worthy.
