National Dog Biscuit Day
Did you know February 23 is National Dog Biscuit Day?
I’m pretty sure your dog knows. Here are two treat recipes — one to make any time and one to make when the weather is hot.
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Flaxtastic Dog Treats
These are healthy and tasty.
Ingredients (organic, where possible): • 1 cup oats • 1 cup whole wheat flour • ½ cup flaxseed • ½ to 1 cup broth • ¼ cup peanut butter Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 2. Stir together oats, flour and flaxseed 3. Add peanut butter and ½ cup broth 4. Stir, adding more broth as needed to form a thick dough 5. Form dough into a ball 6. Roll out to ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface 7. Cut into fun shapes 8. Bake 10 minutes till golden brown, flip, bake about 10 more 9. Cool and store airtight up to a week (if they last that long) |
Pumpkin Pupsicles
These will make yours the coolest pup in town.
Ingredients (organic, where possible): • 1 can pumpkin puree • 15 oz. tub nonfat Greek yogurt • 1 tablespoon honey • kibble pieces Directions: 1. Using a blender, mix all ingredients except kibble till smooth 2. Fill ice cube or mini cupcake trays with mixture 3. Add 1 piece of kibble to middle of each treat 4. Freeze until good and solid 5. Take out of molds, place in a zip bag and store in freezer |