Description
Homemade banana and blueberry balls delight canine companions with wholesome, nutritious goodness. Packed with natural ingredients and love, these tasty treats will make tails wag with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
Binding and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) flour (whole wheat or oat flour recommended)
Optional Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the dog treats.
- Take a ripe banana and transform it into a smooth, creamy base by vigorously mashing with a fork until no significant lumps remain.
- Carefully incorporate fresh blueberries into the banana mixture, gently folding them to distribute evenly without crushing the delicate fruits.
- Introduce rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, and optional coconut oil to the banana-blueberry blend, stirring thoroughly to create a cohesive mixture.
- Gradually add flour to the mixture, mixing until the consistency becomes moldable and slightly sticky, adjusting with additional flour if the texture feels too wet.
- Using clean hands, craft small, uniform spheres from the mixture, placing each carefully on the prepared baking sheet with slight spacing between them.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven, allowing the treats to bake until they develop a golden exterior and firm texture, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the treats to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to cool completely before offering to your canine companion.
Notes
- Opt for overripe bananas to enhance natural sweetness and boost nutrient content for your furry friend.
- Ensure blueberries are fresh and organic to avoid potential pesticide exposure for dogs.
- Customize ball sizes based on your dog’s breed and weight, making smaller treats for tiny pups and larger ones for bigger dogs.
- Consider substituting wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like coconut or almond flour for dogs with grain sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg