These homemade chicken apple muffins are a delightful treat for your furry friend. Made with wholesome ingredients, this recipe for dogs combines tender chicken and fresh apples for a nutritious and tasty snack.
Not only are these muffins a flavorful reward, but they also provide essential nutrients in a format that dogs love. Your pup will be excited for these healthy chicken apple muffins!
Healthy Chicken Apple Muffins Recipe for Dogs
These chicken apple muffins are made specifically for dogs, featuring a combination of ground chicken, apple, and wholesome oats. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from preparation to baking and yields about a dozen muffins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh apple (make sure to remove seeds and core)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, cooked chicken, applesauce, chicken broth, egg, and cinnamon if using. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Fold in Apple: Gently fold in the chopped apple until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely before serving to your dog.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 muffins
- Calories: 80kcal per muffin
- Fat: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
