Chicken Pumpkin Meatballs for Dogs
Soft homemade chicken meatballs for dogs made with lean ground chicken, pumpkin puree, egg and oat flour. An easy baked dog treat that's perfect for serving whole or breaking into smaller training rewards.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree plain
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 tablespoon chopped curly parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place the ground chicken, pumpkin puree, egg, oat flour and parsley into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix until everything is evenly combined. Avoid excessively working the mixture, as this can make the cooked meatballs firmer.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes. This gives the oat flour time to absorb some of the moisture.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and gently roll them into balls. For medium-sized dog treats, aim for approximately 1-inch (2.5 cm) meatballs.
- Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked completely through. Ground chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and allow the meatballs to cool completely before giving one to your dog.
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Notes
The exact yield depends on how large you roll them. If you make approximately 1-inch meatballs, you should get around 24–28 meatballs from the batch.
For smaller dogs or training treats, make smaller meatballs or cut a cooked meatball into bite-sized pieces.
Remember that these are treats rather than a complete meal. Treats and other extras should generally make up no more than about 10% of your dog's daily calorie intake.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pumpkin Meatballs for Dogs
Serving Size
1 meatball
Amount per Serving
Calories
36
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
0.5
g
3
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
13
mg
1
%
Potassium
105
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
703
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
4
mg
0
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
Net Carbohydrates
2
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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