Description
Homemade apple & blueberry balls delight canine companions with wholesome ingredients and tail-wagging flavor. Packed with nutrition and love, these treats bring joy to furry friends seeking a healthy, delicious snack you’ll love preparing.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated apple (seeds removed)
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 egg
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water (optional, if needed)
Instructions
- Gather fresh apples and ripe blueberries, ensuring they are thoroughly washed and cleaned for optimal pet safety.
- Grate the apple using a fine grater, creating soft, delicate shreds that will blend seamlessly into the treat mixture.
- Crush the blueberries gently to release their natural juices and enhance the overall flavor profile of the dog treats.
- Combine the grated apple and crushed blueberries in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant, colorful base.
- Integrate rolled oats and whole wheat flour into the fruit mixture, stirring consistently to achieve a uniform consistency.
- Crack and whisk an egg, then fold it into the developing mixture, ensuring complete incorporation of all ingredients.
- Assess the mixture’s moisture level, adding small amounts of water if the texture appears too dry or crumbly.
- Shape the mixture into compact, bite-sized spheres approximately one inch in diameter, maintaining consistent sizing.
- Arrange the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving slight spaces between each treat.
- Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven set at 350°F, allowing the treats to bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Monitor the treats, looking for a firm texture and light golden coloration as indicators of proper preparation.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dog treats to cool completely before offering them to your canine companion.
Notes
- Customize the fruits based on your dog’s preferences or dietary needs, ensuring they’re safe and dog-friendly.
- Grate apples finely to prevent choking and improve texture for smaller dogs.
- Store treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Adjust water quantity carefully to achieve the right consistency for rolling balls – mixture should be moist but not soggy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 49
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg