Description
Canine companions will wag tails for homemade Strawberry and Mint Biscuits that blend fresh, wholesome ingredients into a delightful doggy treat. Pups will love these nutritious, tail-wagging snacks crafted with care and packed with natural goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Fruits and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Additional Texture Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the culinary environment to a moderate temperature of 350°F, creating an ideal baking atmosphere for canine treats.
- Carefully mash ripe strawberries into a pulpy consistency, ensuring smooth integration with other ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Finely chop fresh mint leaves, releasing their aromatic essence and preparing them for incorporation into the developing treat mixture.
- Combine whole wheat flour and rolled oats, creating a nutritious base foundation for the dog biscuits.
- Introduce applesauce and egg into the dry ingredients, gradually blending until a cohesive, pliable dough emerges.
- Dust a clean work surface with a light coating of flour to prevent potential sticking during dough manipulation.
- Gently roll the dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness, ensuring uniform texture and consistent baking potential.
- Select preferred cookie cutters to transform the rolled dough into delightful canine-friendly shapes.
- Arrange the cut biscuits onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between each treat.
- Transfer the prepared baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the treats to transform into golden, crisp delicacies.
- Monitor the baking process for 20-25 minutes, watching for a rich, appetizing golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool completely, ensuring optimal texture and safety for canine consumption.
Notes
- Customize texture by adjusting flour amount for softer or crunchier treats based on your dog’s preference.
- Ensure strawberries are fresh and ripe to maximize natural sweetness and nutritional benefits for dogs.
- Replace whole wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like oat or coconut flour for dogs with wheat sensitivities.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg