Description
Furry friends will go wild for homemade turkey and pumpkin balls, packed with nutritious ingredients that dogs adore. Protein-rich turkey and fiber-filled pumpkin combine in these easy, tail-wagging treats you can quickly prepare to show love for your canine companion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground turkey
- 1 egg
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) canned pumpkin (pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) natural peanut butter (make sure it does not contain xylitol)
Optional Texture Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) rolled oats
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare a baking surface with a protective paper layer.
- Create a harmonious blend of protein-rich turkey, nutrient-dense pumpkin, creamy peanut butter, binding egg, and texture-providing oats in a mixing vessel.
- Gently shape the mixture into compact, uniform spheres resembling walnuts, ensuring consistent sizing for even cooking.
- Arrange the formed morsels with ample spacing on the prepared baking surface.
- Roast the treats until they achieve a firm texture and are thoroughly cooked, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the canine delicacies to cool completely, ensuring they reach a safe temperature for your furry companion.
Notes
- Adjust portion sizes based on your dog’s weight and activity level to maintain a balanced diet.
- Swap peanut butter with alternative dog-safe options like plain yogurt for dogs with nut allergies.
- Store these homemade treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to preserve freshness.
- Ensure ground turkey is lean and fully cooked to prevent potential bacterial contamination for your furry friend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg