Description
Homemade spinach and chicken balls provide nutritious protein-packed morsels for canine companions. Veterinarian-approved ingredients create a simple, wholesome treat that dogs will eagerly devour and pet owners can confidently serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 egg
Vegetable Component:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh spinach, finely chopped
Binding and Texture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) oat flour (or ground oats)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare a lined baking surface with parchment to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly blend shredded protein with finely minced dark leafy greens, binding agent, ground grain, and liquid fat in a mixing vessel until ingredients form a consistent mixture.
- Craft compact, uniform spheres using a dedicated measuring tool or carefully shaped hand movements, ensuring each morsel maintains similar proportions.
- Position chicken and spinach orbs evenly across the prepared baking surface, allowing adequate space between each treat.
- Slide the tray into the preheated cooking zone and monitor transformation for approximately 20-25 minutes, watching for a firm exterior and delicate golden hue.
- Remove from heat source and permit complete temperature reduction before presenting the nutritious canine delicacies to your four-legged companion.
Notes
- Choose lean, skinless chicken to keep the treat low in fat and easy for dogs to digest.
- Opt for fresh spinach and chop it finely to ensure even distribution and maximum nutrient absorption.
- Swap oat flour with alternative flours like brown rice or quinoa flour for dogs with specific grain sensitivities.
- Freeze extra balls in an airtight container for up to one month, perfect for quick, healthy treats anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg