Holiday & Celebration Treats

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple sauce, homemade or sugar free
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated, plain and unflavored
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup rice flour
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and shredded cheddar cheese.
3. Add the eggs, applesauce and Greek yogurt. Mix well until everything is well incorporated and you have a smooth batter.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
5. Bake the pupcakes in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Once baked, remove the pupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, you can serve the apple cheddar pupcakes to your furry friend. You can also top them with a small dog friendly frosting for an extra special touch.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple sauce
• 1 cup cranberries
• 1 cup coconut flour
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200c/400F degrees and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
2. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until smooth.
3. Remove and form into a dough. If the mixture is too wet, add more coconut flour.
4. Roll out the dough in between 2 layers of parchment paper.
5. Use cookie cutters in fun shapes like bones or hearts to cut out the treats from the dough. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each treat.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the treats turn golden brown and crispy. Turn them over half way through cooking.
7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the treats to cool completely before serving them to your dog.

Ingredients

• 1 banana, ripe
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural) and unsweetened
• 1/2 cup peanut butter powder
• 1/2 cups oda water
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 medium ripe banana
• 1/4 cup peanut butter powder

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) degrees and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease it well.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana with a fork.
3. Add the egg and peanut butter and mix well.
4. Add the peanut flour and water. Stir until you have a smooth batter, adding any additional water if the mixture is too stiff. The batter should be thick but pourable.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a pupcake comes out clean. Keep an eye on them, as baking times may vary depending on your oven.
7. Once the pupcakes are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, add the banana and mash.
9. Add two to three tablespoons of water to the peanut flour to make a paste.
10. Add the peanut paste to the banana with cream cheese and mix into a smooth frosting.
11. Spoon or pipe the frosting on top of the pupcakes.
12. Optional decorations can be a slice of banana and small baked dog treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup carrot, grated
• 1 cup rice flour
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
2. In a large bowl mix the eggs with the applesauce.
3. Stir in the carrots, then add the dry ingredients. If your mixture is too stiff add more applesauce or water.
4. Spoon into a muffin tin (cupcake liners optional but if you don't use them, grease the tin beforehand).
5. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until firm.
6. Set aside to cool.
7. In a small bowl, beat the Greek yogurt.
8. Spoon the icing over the pup cakes. Add a sprinkle of grated carrot for color and texture.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cups pinachfrozen, defrosted
• 1/4 cup cranberries, fresh chopped
• 1/2 cups coconut flour
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1 large egg

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or silicone sheet.
2. In a large bowl add all the ingredients and mix well.
3. With your clean damp hands or using a cookie scoop form meatballs, about the size of a large walnut.
4. Bake for 10-15 minutes until firm and golden.
5. Cool before giving to your dog.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 large egg
• 3 brussel sprouts
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 1/4 cup cranberries
• 1 tablespoons parsley

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 1 lb loaf tin with parchment paper.
2. Shred the brussels sprouts with a Mandoline.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
6. If there is any excess liquid on the loaf, bloat with a paper towel.
7. Let cool to room temperature before removing from the tin and serving.

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown rice flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup apple sauce (unsweetened)
• 1/2 teaspoon spirulina

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and applesauce until smooth.
3. Gradually add the rice flour and spirulina to the wet mixture. Stir until a firm dough forms.
4. Lightly flour a clean surface with rice flour and roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
5. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Re-roll scraps as needed.
6. Place the trees on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until slightly golden and firm to the touch.
7. Allow the treats to cool on a wire rack before decorating or serving.
8. Add dog-safe decorations like blueberries, cranberries, or a thin smear of peanut butter for festive flair.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurtor natural
• 1 medium egg
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup cranberries

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/370F degrees. Line a muffin tin with silicone or paper cases.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the yogurt and egg until smooth.
3. Stir in the pumpkin puree and mix tho roughly.
4. Add the coconut flour, ground flaxseed and cinnamon. Stir until you have a batter. If it's too thick, add some water. If it's too thin, add more coconut flour.
5. Fold the cranberries into the muffin batter.
6. Spoon the muffin mixture into the muffin cases and bake for 25-30 minutes until the muffins are firm.
7. Allow to cool tho roughly before serving.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet potato puree
• 1/4 cup cranberries, dried (unsweetened) or fresh
• 1 cup rice flour
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 large egg

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and form a dough. If it is too dry, add water, too wet, more flour.
3. Roll out between two layers of parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters, or simply shape the dough into small balls or patties for a quick option.
4. Place the shapes onto a the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until firm and golden.
5. Allow to cool before giving as a treat.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 apple, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cup rice flour
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup water

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 8inch spring form cake tin with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the banana. Add the eggs, coconut oil and water, whisking until well combined.
3. Stir in the grated carrot and chopped apple..
4. Add the flours and spices and stir until the batter is smooth.
5. Fold in the cranberries and blueberries. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Frosting is optional. We use Greek yogurt and top with unsweetened coconut.
9. Slice into small portions appropriate for your dog's size. Refrigerate any leftovers and use within 3-4 days.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet potato puree
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup apple sauce
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup sweet potato puree
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease with coconut oil.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, applesauce eggs, and melted coconut oil. Stir well.
3. Add flour and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
4. Spoon the cake mixture into the muffin tin cases.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before decorating.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, Greek yogurt, and coconut oil until smooth and creamy.
7. Spoon into a piping bag with a star nozzle.
8. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes in swirls.
9. Decoration optional! Serve to wagging tails.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 cup pumpkin chunks, peeled
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Method

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan or skillet on a medium heat.
2. Place the ground turkey in the skillet. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break it up into smaller pieces as it cooks. This will help ensure even cooking.
3. Cook the ground turkey for approximately 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. The internal temperature of the turkey should reach 165°F (74°C) to ensure it's fully cooked and safe to eat. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
4. Finely chop the broccoli, pumpkin and green bites to bite sized pieces.
5. Add the chopped vegetables and cranberries to the turkey. Mix well, cover and cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.
6. Allow the dinner to cool down to a safe temperature before serving it to your furry friend.