Easy Healthy Homemade Dog Treats (Gluten-Free Spinach & Chicken Flavor)
These easy healthy homemade dog treats are gluten-free, made with a combination of oat and coconut flour. They also include coconut oil, honey and flax seed for nutritional benefits. They are flavored with chicken broth and use spinach to create natural green colored treats. These dog treats are perfect for Spring , Easter or St. Patrick's Day dog treats.
Equipment
- Small blender, such as Magic Bullet.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Oat Flour
- 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
- 1 Tbsp Flax Seeds
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil Virgin, cold-pressed
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth No added salt preferred.
- 1/4 cup Spinach Use frozen, chopped spinach for easy prep.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350* Fahrenheit.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine coconut flour, oat flour and flax seeds.
- Add egg, honey and coconut oil. Stir to combine ingredients, and set bowl aside.
- Combine spinach and chicken broth into a blender and puree. (Pureeing the spinach and the chicken broth together will create a smoother consistency.)
- Fold the spinach/chicken broth puree into the mixed ingredients, and mix until a dough is formed.
- Roll out the dough on a floured board, to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut dog biscuits into desired shapes.
- Place biscuits on baking sheet. These will not expand when cooking, so you can place them close together on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 350*. Cool on baking rack. (For crisper biscuits, cook at 250* for 35 minutes)
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
For a tasty alternative, substitute 1/4 cup pureed peas in place of spinach. For brightest color, use frozen peas, cooked for 3 minutes. Then proceed with pureeing the peas.
For faster prep time, use baby food! Baby food pureed spinach or peas will make your recipe come together in no time. Just know that you won't have the bright color.
Want to make other color dog treats? Cut the spinach and use blueberries, strawberries or carrots to replace it. Here's a list of dog-friendly fruits and vegetables you can try.