
Making homemade meatball dog treats is a great way to ensure your furry friend is getting a healthy snack. According to the recipe, you'll need 1 pound of ground meat, which can be a combination of beef, pork, and lamb.
Using a variety of meats can provide a more balanced diet for your dog. This recipe also calls for 1/2 cup of oats, which helps to bind the meatballs together.
The small size of these meatballs makes them easy to digest for dogs of all ages. Simply bake them in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until they're cooked through.
Turkey Meatball Treats
Turkey Meatball Treats are a great option for your furry friends. They're made with turkey, egg, flax, and oats, and can be customized with optional seasonings like turmeric or cinnamon.
If you're new to making meatball dog treats, don't worry - they're similar to making meatloaf-style dog-friendly cakes. You can check out our post on homemade dog cakes for more information on ingredients, storage, and more.
To make Turkey Meatball Treats, preheat your oven to 180C (or local equivalent) and gather your baking ingredients and materials. Combine the egg, turkey, flax, and optional seasonings in a stain-resistant bowl, then mix in the oats.
For a more consistent texture, you can add an optional ingredient like pumpkin or carrots and knead it into the mixture. Roll the mixture into small mini meatballs and place them on a lightly greased baking dish or lined baking pan.
Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. If you like, you can broil briefly for additional browning. Just be aware that turmeric stains, so choose your cookware wisely and clean up any spills quickly.
Here are some tips for making Turkey Meatball Treats:
- Meatballs can be made smaller for little dogs or broken up for serving.
- Cooking times will vary depending on your meatball size.
- Turmeric has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but be mindful of stains.
- Cinnamon offers great health benefits, but pregnant/nursing dogs should not have it.
Making the Treats
To make the meatball dog treats, preheat your oven to 180C (or local equivalent) and gather together your baking ingredients and materials. Combine the egg, turkey, flax, and optional seasonings in a stain-resistant bowl. Mix in the oats.
If you're using an optional add-in for consistency/handling, such as wheatgerm or flour, knead it into the mixture to combine to the desired consistency for shaping. Roll into small mini meatballs and place on a lightly greased baking dish or lined baking pan.
Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes (time will depend on size), until cooked through. If you like, you can broil briefly for additional browning (optional).
Treat Ingredients:
Making the Treats requires the right ingredients. To get started, you'll need to gather the following treats ingredients:
1 egg
Approximately 150-200g lean ground turkey or other meat
1 tbsp ground turmeric accompanied by a sprinkle of black pepper
1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
1 tbsp ground flax or LSA
1/2 cup wholegrain oats, scotch oats, or equivalent substitute
Optional ingredients to adjust consistency for shaping include wheatgerm, brown rice flour, or oat flour.
Making the Treats
To make these homemade meatball dog treats, you'll need to preheat your oven to 180C (or your local equivalent).
Gather your baking ingredients and materials, including a stain-resistant bowl and a lightly greased baking dish or lined baking pan.
Combine the egg, turkey, flax, and optional seasonings in the bowl, then mix in the oats.
If you're using an optional add-in for consistency or handling, knead it into the mixture to combine to the desired consistency for shaping.
Roll the mixture into small mini meatballs and place them on the baking dish or pan.
Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through. If you like, you can broil briefly for additional browning.
Sources
- https://www.dalmatiandiy.com/recipe-turkey-and-turmeric-meatball-dog-treats/
- https://gonetothesnowdogs.com/homemademeatballs/
- https://nattyrap.com/products/the-only-pumpkin-meatballs-dogs-need
- https://allfortheloveofdogs.ca/2023/03/13/veggie-packed-meatball-dog-treats/
- https://peaceloveandfrenchiefarts.com/turkey-and-sweet-potato-meatball-dog-treats/
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