Description
Homemade turkey and pumpkin meatballs combine lean protein with nutrient-rich pumpkin for a healthy canine treat. Furry friends will adore these tasty, wholesome bites packed with natural goodness and love.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground turkey
Vegetables and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) canned pumpkin (unsweetened, no spices)
- 1 egg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) oat flour (or coconut flour for grain-free option)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) flaxseed meal (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking surface by lining a sheet with parchment paper and setting the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Gather ground turkey, pumpkin, egg, oat flour, flaxseed meal, and optional turmeric in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients using a sturdy utensil, ensuring even distribution of each component.
- Utilize a spoon or compact measuring tool to craft uniform spherical portions, approximately one inch in diameter.
- Carefully arrange the formed meatballs across the prepared baking surface, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Position the sheet in the preheated oven and allow meatballs to roast for 15-20 minutes, monitoring for a light golden exterior and complete internal cooking.
- Remove from oven and transfer meatballs to a cooling rack, permitting them to reach ambient temperature before serving to your canine companion.
- For preservation, transfer remaining morsels into a sealed container, which can be refrigerated for short-term storage or frozen for extended preservation up to three months.
Notes
- Adjust portion sizes based on your dog’s weight and activity level to maintain a balanced diet.
- Swap ground turkey with lean ground chicken or beef for variety and to prevent protein fatigue.
- Add extra nutrients by mixing in finely chopped spinach or carrots for boosted vitamins and minerals.
- Test for any ingredient allergies by introducing new components gradually and monitoring your dog’s reaction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg