Chelsea’s Fave Treats!
These are super easy to make, only three ingredients, and got a 5/5 basset approval rating! The other treat’s I’ve tried to date are either gooey on your fingers (the frozen treats) or far too crumbly - but these come out more like a wafer shape/size. They don’t crumble easy, and the dogs love them!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of blitzed oatmeal
1 large egg
1/4 cup natural peanut butter [no xylitol!]
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon [optional]
1/4 cup of water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325° F
Run oatmeal through a food processor until it reaches an almost floury consistency - if it has some chunks, that’s okay!
Put all your ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and mix together until well combined. Toss onto parchment paper and roll out to your desired size. I usually try to make them a little thinner, but they cook well when they’re a little too thick too.
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and put your cut treats on them. You don’t have to space them out very much, which is good, because this recipe yields a lot of treats!
Place treats in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Turn off the oven, but leave the treats in for an additional 30 minutes - this makes sure they’re that good dog treat consistency.
You know I love a nutritional treat - these are awesome for your dog!
Peanut butter contains magnesium [strengthens muscle], manganese [aids metabolism], phosphorus [strengthens bones and teeth], protein and healthy fats, vitamin b [helps metabolism, skin and coat] and e [reduces inflammation, supports immune health] and fiber [aids digestion, relieves constipation]. Plus, dogs just really love it!
Oats are high in fiber [aids digestion, relieves constipation], antioxidants [lower blood pressure and improve blood flow], and vitamin b and linoleic acid [maintain a healthy coat and skin]. Oats are good for their nervous, reproductive and immune systems - they can keep your pet regular and lower cholesterol levels.
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that may be beneficial to dogs. HOWEVER overconsumption of cinnamon can lead to digestive upset and low blood sugar in dogs - which is why they’re optional in this treat. I’ve left it out before and the furbabies love them all the same. We give our pups treats in moderation, and we’ve never seen any adverse effects.
Eggs are very healthy for dogs! They’re high in protein, which builds muscle, and healthy fats which promote a healthy skin and coat. They have a lot of vitamins, like Vitamin A and B12, and are good for their digestive system. Always cook them first - which, in the context of this recipe, is not a problem.
Original recipe can be found here.
