Treat Recipes
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Kong Filling: Maggie's Mush
A recipe cooked up for my very own senior pup, this one is always a hit. Serve fresh or frozen.
1/2 banana, mashed
3-4 tbsp plain yogurt
2-3 tbsp natural peanut butter
Drizzle of honey (optional)
Small biscuit, marshmallow, or treat to ‘plug’ the small hole in the Kong
Combine all ingredients in bowl, mixing well. Plug the small hole of the kong with a treat of your choice. Fill kong with banana mixture and feed right away, or freeze for at least three hours before serving for a longer lasting treat.
Kong Filling: Summer Lovin'
Perfect recipe to keep your pooch cool on those hot summer days.
1/2 banana, mashed
1 tbsp natural peanut butter
1-2 tbsp plain yogurt
~1/4 cup fresh mango, cubed
1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Small treat to plug the small hole in the kong
Combine all ingredients in small bowl, mixing thoroughly. Plug the small hole of the kong with your treat (or, a reserved piece of mango) and fill kong with the mixture. Freeze for at least three hours before serving.
Kong Filling: Crate Training
A super tasty treat well-suited for crate-training.
Small treat to plug the small home in the Kong.
Handful of kibble (taken from daily meals)
1-2 tbsp low sodium broth
3-4 tbsp canned dog food
1/2 carrot, chopped into small pieces
2-3 tbsp cheddar cheese, shredded or diced
1 tbsp Peanut butter
Plug small hole in kong with treat of your choice.
Mix kibble & broth in small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes.
Layer canned food, carrots, cheese, and kibble/broth mixture in kong, until full. Seal with peanut butter. Serve fresh, or freeze for at least three hours before serving.
Kong Filling: Thanksgiving Delight
There’s no reason your pooch can’t join in on the holiday fun! Here’s a Thanksgiving-inspired recipe your dog will love – and a it’s a great way to use up leftovers. Win-win!
Cooked boneless, skinless turkey meat, diced or shredded
1/2 Carrot, diced or shredded (or however your pup likes ’em)
Plain cooked rice
Fresh or frozen peas or green beans (plain, no dressing or sauces)
1-2 tbsp gravy
Mashed potatoes (or mashed sweet potatoes)
Stuff the small hole in your kong with a piece of carrot or turkey.
Combine remaining ingredients, except the mashed potatoes, in small bowl. Mix well.
Stuff into Kong and seal with mashed potatoes. Serve right away, or freeze at least three hours for a longer lasting treat.
Kong Filling: Pumpkin Pie
We LOVE pie, and this recipe is a great healthy-way to include your pooch!
Kibble, taken from daily meal
3-4 tbsp canned plain pumpkin, plus 1 tbsp for sealing
2-3 tbsp plain yogurt
Dash of cinnamon
Drizzle of honey
Plug up small hole in kong with a few kibble, or treat of your choosing.
Combine all ingredients save 1 tbsp pumpkin in small bowl. Mix well, and stuff into kong. Seal with remaining pumpkin.
Serve immediately or freeze for at least three hours, for a longer lasting treat.
Kong filling: Breakfast of Champions
It’s the most important meal of the day!
Cooked oatmeal (about 1/4 cup for medium-sized dogs)
Handful of Kibble
3 tbsp plain yogurt
Fresh dog-safe fruit (sliced peaches, apples, pears, watermelon, etc)
Fresh or frozen berries
Drizzle of Honey (optional)
Seal the small hole of the kong with a piece of fruit.
Set aside 1-2 tbsp of oatmeal. In small bowl, combine remaining oatmeal, with the rest of the ingredients. Mix well, and stuff into Kong.
Seal with the reserved oatmeal. Serve immediately, or freeze at least three hours for a longer lasting treat.
Dried Liver Treats
While cooking liver isn’t for everyone, liver snacks are a BIG hit with pups. If you’re inclined to give it a try, aim for a warm day where you can air out your kitchen.
1 lb Organic Beef Liver, frozen, and thawed ~10 minutes*
Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Cut liver into 1/4″ thick strips. Place strips on pan, allowing at least 1/4″ space between each piece. The liver will spread out a bit at first, so the more space, the better.
Bake for two hours, rotating the pan halfway through.
Allow to cool ~10 minutes in pan, then lift liver by the parchment paper and move to a wire rack to finish cooling. This will also help dry out the bottom of the liver.
Treats will last about two weeks in the refrigerator; store excess in the freezer for up to a year.
*Freezing the liver and letting it thaw slightly allows for easier cutting.
DIY Banana chips
2 bananas, peeled, cut into 1/4″ coins
1/2 – 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Cooking spray, olive oil, or coconut oil
Coconut oil, for dressing (optional)
Preheat oven to 200°F. Coat cookie sheet in thin layer of cooking spray or oil.
Dip banana slices into lemon juice, shaking off excess juice,.
Place slices on cookie sheet, spacing them so the slices do not touch.
Bake, turning once, until just golden brown and crispy, about 3 hours.
Toss warm chips in coconut oil, then spread out to cool (optional).
Allow to cool before serving. Store in air-tight container for up to three weeks.
Dried Sweet Potato chews
2 sweet potatoes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250F (130C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or oven-safe silicone baking sheets
Using a knife or mandoline, cut the sweet potato - coin sized slices for small dogs, or lengthwise slices for medium-large pups. The slices should be at least ¼ inch thick. You don’t want the pieces to be too thin, or they will just get crispy instead of chewy (unless crispy is what your pup prefers).
Arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheets and bake for 2 ½ to 3 hours flipping once half way through until they are reduced in size, dried but still chewy (there should be some flexible give to them). Let cool, then store in an air-tight container in the fridge for about 3 weeks.
