These turkey carrot oat chews for dogs are a nutritious and tasty homemade dog food treat. Packed with protein from turkey and vitamins from carrots, this recipe is sure to delight your pup while providing wholesome ingredients.
Making your own dog treats at home ensures you know exactly what goes into them, offering a safe and healthy option for your furry friend.
Healthy Turkey Carrot Oat Chews Recipe for Dogs
These chews are made with ground turkey, grated carrots, and oats, creating a chewy texture that dogs love. The recipe takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding around 15-20 chews depending on the size you cut them.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (optional for added flavor and nutrition)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated carrots, rolled oats, pumpkin puree, egg, and optional flaxseed meal and salt. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
- Shape the Chews: Scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten them into desired shapes. You can use cookie cutters for fun shapes if preferred.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chews are cooked through and lightly browned.
- Cool and Store: Let the chews cool completely before serving them to your dog. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 15-20 chews
- Calories: Approximately 50 calories per chew
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
