Want to try some homemade treats for your dog this summer? Enjoy these five yummy recipes from the Kennel Club
Treat your dog to some treats
If you’re thinking of celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee then why not treat your dog to a tasty homemade dog treat? Here are some recipes from the Kennel Club:
Corgi Crunchies
Ingredients:
- 180g rolled oats
- 100g wholewheat flour
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 egg
- 50g peanut butter (NB: check it is xylitol-free)
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ gas 4
- Add greaseproof paper to a large baking tray
- Add the oats to a food processor and blitz until they reach a flour-like consistency
- Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix until the mixture forms a sticky dough
- Flour a clean surface, and roll out the dough until it is 1cm thick
- Cut out your dog biscuits using a Corgi cutter, or a template
- Place the dog biscuits onto the baking tray and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown
- Leave to cool on a wire cooling rack
Platinum Jubilee Pupcakes
Ingredients:
- 130g wholewheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 50g olive oil
- 50g peanut butter (NB: check it is xylitol-free)
- 65g applesauce (unsweetened and unflavoured)
- 110g pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
Topping (optional)
- 60g Greek yoghurt
- 50g peanut butter (NB: check it is xylitol-free)
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ gas 4
- Add the wholewheat flour and baking powder into a bowl
- In a separate bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and mix together until combined
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir together well
- Add your batter to the cupcake cases until they nearly fill the top of the case
- Place your cupcakes into a muffin tray or onto a baking tray
- Bake for 20 minutes until a knife comes out clean from the middle of a cake
- Leave the cupcakes to cool on a wire cooling rack
- To make the topping, melt the peanut butter in the microwave for 30 seconds until it is smooth
- In a bowl stir the Greek yoghurt and peanut butter together
- Spoon the topping onto the top of the pupcakes once they have cooled
Queen of Hearts
Ingredients:
- 65g Greek yoghurt
- 1 apple
- 10 raspberries
- 3 stalks of broccoli
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
Method:
- Cut the broccoli and apple into small chunks (ensure the core is removed from the apple)
- Add all ingredients into a food processor/blender and blitz until the mixture is smooth
- Pour the mixture into the silicone moulds or ice cube trays evenly
- Leave the trays in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or overnights
Fit For a Queen Dog Bones
Ingredients:
- 300g wholewheat flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt
Filling:
- 40g peanut butter (NB: check it is xylitol-free)
- 60g Greek yoghurt
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ gas 4
- Line a large baking tray with a sheet of greaseproof paper
- Add the wholewheat flour, cinnamon egg and Greek yoghurt into a bowl and mix until forms a dough
- Then add in the grated carrot and knead until it is evenly distributed
- Flour a clean surface and roll out the dough until it is 1cm thick
- Using your bone cutter, or a template, cut out the dog treats
- Add the dog treats to the baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown
- While the biscuits are in the oven, make your topping by melting the peanut butter in the microwave for 30-40 seconds until smooth
- Add the Greek yoghurt to the peanut butter, and mix until smooth
- Leave the biscuits to cool down on a wire cooling rack
- Once the biscuits have fully cooled down spread the filling onto one biscuit and top with another
- Alternatively, drizzle the filling over the top of the biscuits
Royal Cucumber Frosties
Ingredients:
- 80g Greek yoghurt
- 1/2 cucumber
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
Method:
- Grate the cucumber
- Add all ingredients into a food processor/blender and blitz until the mixture is smooth
- Pour the mixture into the bone moulds, or ice cube trays
- Place in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours, or overnight
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Your dog may love these delicious Jubilee bakes, but it’s important to remember to only give them occasionally as part of a well-balanced diet. Some of these recipes may not be suitable for dogs with nut allergies or other special dietary needs.
Top tips:
- Don’t overfeed treats – they should be an occasional delight
- Count the calories – don’t overfeed your dog
- If you use a recipe with peanut butter, make sure it does not contain xylitol which is highly toxic to dogs
- If your dog has any allergies, other health conditions or a sensitive stomach please consult your vet before feeding these treats
Enjoy the holiday weekend with your dog.
Keep training and stay safe,
Carol
