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Homemade Chicken Liver Meatballs For Dogs (Healthy & Easy Recipe)
These nutrient-dense meatballs feature iron-rich liver and spinach. Nutritional yeast adds a savory, cheesy flavor that dogs find appealing.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Yields
About 20 treats
Level
medium
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken livers
- 1 cup spinach, defrosted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Steps
- Rinse the chicken livers and pat them dry.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan or skillet on a medium heat and add the chicken livers. Cook until they are completely brown.
- Place the cooked chicken livers in a food processor and add the egg, spinach and nutritional yeast. Blitz until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add the coconut flour. Mix until you have a firm mixture.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to make balls or use your hands.
- Place the meatballs on a parchment paper lined baking tray and bake at 180C/350F degrees for 20 minutes until firm and golden.
- Cool and serve as a treat or topper.
Substitutions
- Use kale or collard greens instead of spinach.
- Substitute coconut flour with chickpea flour.
- Replace olive oil with melted coconut oil.
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
2 small treats per day
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | 1 small treat per day |
| 15 kg | 2 small treats per day |
| 30 kg | 3 small treats per day |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
703 kcal
Per treat
35 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~41% of the daily treat budget35 / 85 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Cooked bones, splinter risk
- Raw yeast dough
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Store in the refrigerator for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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