OATY FLAXSEED BITES
WHOLESOME HOMEMADE TREATS ARE A GREAT WAY TO REWARD GOOD BEHAVIOUR AND THESE TASTY BISCUITS HAVE LOTS OF HEALTHY BENEFITS , WITH FIBROUS OATS , OMEGA-RICH FLAXSEEDS AND BREATH-FRESHENING PARSLEY .
PORTIONS : Recipe makes approximately 60 – 70 biscuits when using a 1.5cm x 1.5cm square cutter – about two week ’ s worth of treats for a healthy dog
IDEAL FOR : Healthy , active dogs NUTRITION : Treats should never make up more than 10 % of your dog ’ s diet
INGREDIENTS :
• 30g milled flaxseed
• 200g oat flour
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 125ml chicken stock
METHOD :
• Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
• Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl
• Add the chicken stock and egg
• Kneed into a dough and roll it out to about 3-5mm thick ( if the dough is a bit sticky add a little more flour )
• Cut individual bites with a cookie cutter
• Place on baking paper and pop in the oven for 30 minutes or until they are golden brown
• Turn the oven off and allow the treats to cool completely inside the oven before removing
HINT : Parsley is often used as a breath freshener or to soothe a dog ’ s stomach .
DID YOU KNOW ?: Oats are an excellent source of soluble fibre , which can be specifically beneficial for older dogs that may have trouble maintaining bowel regularity .