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DIY Dog Treats That Your Kids Can Help You Make

Aug 30, 2021 | Food & Drinks | 0 Comments | 234

Picture this, your kids have been yearning to get a dog for a while, and you give in, but the entire responsibility, however, falls on you. We are here to show you how to share the load! Here are some DIY dog treats that your kids can make, and be more involved with looking after your new furry family member! 

Tasty Banana Treats-  Bananas are not our go-to when thinking of treats for our furry friends, and there is a certain truth to that ( dogs don’t instantly gravitate towards fruits when thinking about snacks.) However, using bananas is a great way to incorporate healthy snacks in your dog’s diet. What’s more, this recipe is foolproof so your kids can get their hands dirty in the kitchen while making this delicious and healthy treat for your pet! Here’s what you need-

3 cups oatmeal

1-¼ cup of flour-depending on treat size

2 eggs

¼ cup of oil

½ cup of honey

½ cup of milk,

2 mashed bananas. 

 With a keen eye on your kids, asks them to mix all the wet ingredients first. It can get a little messy so keep lots of towels on hand! Then add the flour and oatmeal and mix them well till you have a smooth paste. Mix all the wet ingredients together first (oil, honey, milk, and bananas), and then add the flour and oatmeal until you have a smooth batter. (Pro tip: Put older kids in charge of measuring and younger ones in charge of mixing!) Everyone can help pour the batter onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and then bake at 160 degrees celsius for 25 minutes. Once they are delicious-smelling and cool to the touch after getting out of the oven, assist your kids in cutting them into bite-sized pieces to be shared with your pet!

Chewy and Tasty Buckwheat Treats-  For your budding bakers at home who have always wanted to make their doggo their own biscuits from scratch, this recipe is for you. This kid-friendly, foolproof recipe is a great way to involve your kids in caring for your pet. Buckwheat is a great source of natural protein for your dog and can be easily found in any grocery store. Here is what you need:

 3 and ½ cups of buckwheat flour

1-½ cups of rolled oats

½ cup of ground meat

1 cup of water

1 egg

A pinch of salt.

A fun math activity for your older kids can be to measure out each of these ingredients properly. Assist them in kneading all the wet and dry ingredients together. Let your children go crazy with dough- the thicker, the better! Get a bone-shaped cookie cutter to cut them into cute shapes, and get your children to carve them out from the dough. Put them in the oven on a greased cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 190 degrees celsius, and there you have it! Cute-shaped bone treats for your furry friend! 

Peanut Butter Goodies- If you have young kids, starting them off with an easy recipe is crucial to pique their interest in caring for their dog. Luckily this recipe is an easy and fun introductory recipe for your kids to get their hands dirty in the kitchen and become more involved and hands-on. With your guidance, this recipe can be whipped up in minutes! All you need is:

2 cups of plain or whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon of baking powder

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon of chunky peanut butter

Let your kids mix all the dry ingredients first, and then add the peanut butter and milk. Use fun cookie cutters so that your children can come up with fun shapes for the dog treats, and bake in a pre-heated oven for about 20 minutes at 165 degrees celsius. They should be hard and not rock-solid, wait for them to be cooled before you give it your doggo!

Creamy Ice Cream For Your Dog- Yes, you heard it right! Ice Cream for your dog, and that too a kid-friendly recipe! This recipe is foolproof, and a tasty treat for your dog which can be easily made with some readily available kitchen ingredients.  All you need is:

1 cup coconut milk

¼ cup of blueberries

1 cup of ice

½ cup of yogurt

¼ cup of water

Mix all these ingredients and assist your kids to blend them all together, and place the mix in a freezer for an hour. Serve it in a fun cone, or a bowl, and watch your pet lap it up in record time! 

Delicious Apple Treats- This dog treat recipe is so simple that it does not even need cooking! This is great for young kids who are just starting out to be more involved in taking care of their dogs. What you need:

1 cup of plain yogurt

1 apple

Assist them to cut the apples into tiny pieces, get a cup of plain yogurt and some ice cube trays. Fill each ice cube mold with a dollop of yogurt and a tiny slice of apple. Freeze them for an hour and two and feed them to your dog! An easy and healthy recipe for your dogs that your kids can easily make!

These are the DIY Dog Treats that your kids can do at home.

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