Description
Homemade Blueberry Oat Balls offer canine companions a nutritious, tail-wagging treat packed with wholesome ingredients. Packed with antioxidants and fiber, these simple snacks will make dogs drool with delight and keep tails happily wagging.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 ounces) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120 ml / 4 ounces) fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup (60 ml / 2 ounces) xylitol-free peanut butter
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg
Preparation Ingredients:
(None)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and create a lined baking surface with parchment paper for smooth release.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly in a mixing bowl, using a fork or potato masher to create a uniform mixture. Adjust consistency by adding water or peanut butter if the dough appears too crumbly.
- Craft compact spherical shapes approximately 1 inch in diameter, utilizing clean hands or a small cookie scoop for consistent sizing.
- Arrange the prepared blueberry oat spheres across the parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each treat to ensure even baking.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the preheated oven and allow treats to transform for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until they develop a golden exterior and maintain a firm texture when gently touched.
- Remove from oven and transfer treats to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before presenting to your canine companion.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting the liquid content, adding water or peanut butter if the mixture feels too dry.
- Ensure even baking by using a small cookie scoop for uniform ball sizes, promoting consistent cooking and appearance.
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making meal prep convenient for busy pet owners.
- Consider swapping blueberries with dog-safe alternatives like strawberries or pumpkin for variety and different nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg