Description
Canine culinary magic meets nutritious delight in these sweet potato & blueberry balls, packed with wholesome ingredients that dogs crave. Homemade treats offer pure love and health benefits you can confidently serve to your four-legged companion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mashed sweet potato (cooked)
- 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh blueberries
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
- 1 egg (beaten)
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 g) whole wheat flour
Processing/Preparation Ingredients:
(none additional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, creating an ideal baking environment for the dog treats.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly pulverize sweet potato until smooth, then delicately crush blueberries throughout the mixture to distribute flavor evenly.
- Incorporate rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and a whisked egg into the fruity base, stirring methodically until ingredients merge into a cohesive dough.
- Craft compact, uniform spheres using gentle hand pressure, ensuring consistent sizing for even cooking.
- Arrange the spherical treats strategically on a parchment-covered baking surface, leaving modest spaces between each morsel.
- Position the tray in the preheated oven, allowing the treats to transform for approximately 15-20 minutes until they develop a golden exterior and maintain a firm structural integrity.
- Remove from the oven and permit the canine delicacies to cool completely, reaching room temperature before presenting to your furry companion.
Notes
- Test blueberry ripeness to ensure maximum flavor and nutrition for your furry friend.
- Adjust oat texture by lightly grinding for dogs with sensitive digestion or smaller breeds.
- Use organic ingredients to minimize potential pesticide exposure and support your dog’s health.
- Portion control matters – these treats are nutrient-dense, so limit quantity based on your dog’s size and weight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg