Flourless Salmon Dog Treats Recipe
Indulge your furry friend with this homemade flourless salmon dog treats recipe. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids for a shiny coat and healthy skin, these tasty treats are easy to make and perfect for pampering your pup.
Made with just 4 ingredients, these easy flourless dog treats are made with canned salmon, butternut squash puree, sweet potato puree and fresh parsley. They are egg free as the puree is moist enough to bind the mixture.
My dogs loved these as they are great fans of salmon. My cats enjoyed little bites of these treats too.
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Is canned salmon good for dogs?
Canned salmon can be a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids for dogs. However, it’s essential to choose canned salmon that is plain and packed in water, rather than in oil or with added seasonings or spices that might not be suitable for dogs. Additionally, make sure to remove any bones before feeding it to your dog, as bones can pose a choking hazard.
Ingredients
Just 4 ingredients make these flourless salmon dog treats.
- Canned salmon – select salmon in water and rinse it before use to reduce the salt content.
- Sweet potato puree – we make the sweet potato ahead of the recipe. Rich in vitamins, minerals, low in fat and high in fiber.
- Butternut squash puree – this is also made ahead of the recipe. Similar to sweet potatoes, butternut squash is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
- Fresh parsley – contains vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants and essential oils.
How to make flourless salmon dog treats recipe
This is an easy recipe and is quick if the two vegetable purees are already made beforehand.
Place all ingredients in food processor.
Blitz until mixed.
Use a cookie scoop to form the mixture.
Place balls on a baking tray.
Flatten the balls and bake.
Allow to cool before serving.
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Dog Treat Recipe Tips
This mixture can be moist to handle so use damp hands when pressing them into the treat shapes.
The thinner the dog treat, the crispier it will be.
Lightly spray the parchment paper to prevent the treats sticking.
Rather than forming into cookie shapes, roll the salmon mixture into small balls and bake for training treats.
Storage
Once cooled, the dog treats should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last up to a week.
More Salmon Dog Treat Recipes
Served as an occasional treat, your pups will enjoy these other salmon dog treat recipes:
Flourless Salmon Dog Treats Recipes
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Ingredients
- 4 oz canned salmon in water,
- 1/4 cup sweet potato puree
- 1/4 cup butternut squash puree
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly spray it with oil.
- Drain the salmon and rinse in water to remove any excess salt. Bloat dry with a paper towel.
- Place the salmon, parsley, sweet potato puree and butternut squash puree in a food processor and blitz until smooth.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, place balls of the mixture onto the baking tray.
- Lightly press down the balls to form a thin cookie shape.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden, gently flipping over half way through cooking.
- Allow to cool before removing from the parchment paper.
- Serve to wagging tails.
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Nutrition
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