HOMEMADE SALMON & SWEET POTATO CAT FOOD RECIPE

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HOMEMADE SALMON & SWEET POTATO CAT FOOD

A protein-rich, grain-free recipe perfect for your feline friend, packed with omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients.

KEY INFO
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 4-6 cat portions
  • Calories: 120 per serving
  • Protein: 15g per serving
  • Fat: 6g per serving
  • Carbs: 8g per serving
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Dietary Tags: Grain-free, High-protein

Fresh ingredients including wild salmon, sweet potatoes, and parsley on wooden cutting boards in a bright kitchen with a food processor and measuring cups.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED
  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Food processor or blender (or knife for manual chopping)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Optional: Silicone fish molds
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 (14 oz) can wild-caught salmon (or 2 cups fresh cooked salmon)
  • 1½ cups sweet potato, baked and mashed
  • 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
METHOD
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. If using fresh sweet potato, bake until soft (about 45 minutes) and mash

    3. Freshly baked sweet potatoes on a silver baking tray, steam rising from their caramelized skins

  3. In a food processor, pulse oats and parsley until finely ground
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon and mashed sweet potato

    5. Overhead view of a white bowl filled with pink salmon and sweet potato mixture with two forks

  5. Break up larger salmon pieces using two forks
  6. Add ground oat-parsley mixture to the bowl
  7. Mix thoroughly until well combined
  8. Form mixture into small patties or spoon into silicone molds

    9. Gloved hands making salmon patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with decorative fish molds nearby

  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm and slightly golden
  10. Let cool completely before serving

    11. Freshly baked, golden-brown cat food patties cooling on a wire rack with steam rising under natural window light

CRUCIAL TIPS
  • Always use wild-caught salmon for better nutrition
  • Ensure sweet potato is completely cooled before mixing
  • Don’t overmix – keep some texture for your cat’s enjoyment
  • Watch for signs of burning during baking
STORAGE & SCALING
  • Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Freeze portions for up to 2 months
  • Recipe easily doubles or halves
  • Thaw frozen portions in refrigerator overnight
VARIATIONS
  • Substitute salmon with tuna or mackerel
  • Add finely diced carrots or peas
  • Include a fish oil supplement for extra omega-3s
  • Use pumpkin instead of sweet potato
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
  • Don’t add salt or seasonings
  • Avoid using onion or garlic
  • Don’t serve too hot
  • Never skip the cooling period

Remember to introduce any new food gradually to your cat’s diet and consult with your veterinarian before making significant dietary changes.

This recipe provides a healthy, homemade alternative to commercial cat food, but should be used as part of a balanced diet rather than as the sole source of nutrition.

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