Sardine and Sweet Potato Dog Food Bake
A homemade sardine and sweet potato dog food bake made with beef heart, liver, egg, vegetables and seeds. Easy to bake, slice, portion and freeze.
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Ingredients
- 11.9 oz tinned sardines in water We used 4 tins
- 2.6 oz beef heart chopped
- 1 oz beef liver chopped
- 1 large egg
- 7 oz sweet potato
- 1.75 oz carrots grated
- 1.75 oz zucchini grated
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a loaf pan or small baking dish with parchment paper.
- Peel and dice the sweet potato. Place it in a saucepan of water and simmer for approximately 10–12 minutes, or until completely tender. Drain well and mash.
- Cook the beef liver and hearts in a skillet over medium heat for approximately 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through. No oil is necessary. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Place the cooked meats into a blender and chop finely.
- Drain the sardines and place them in a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork, leaving the soft edible bones in the mixture.
- Add the mashed sweet potato, cooked beef heart, liver, carrot, zucchini, hemp hearts and ground flaxseed.
- Beat the egg and add it to the bowl along with the thyme, if using.
- Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the mixture is firm and completely cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow the sardine bake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
We have listed the serving as 6 slices to give a nutritional information per slice as a guide.
With ~80 g total for the recipe, here's roughly how it breaks down using the common guideline of 2–3% of a dog's body weight per day for a homemade fresh-food diet:
Dog's weight Daily portion (~2.5%) Servings from this batch
10 lbs (4.5 kg) ~113 g ~7 days
25 lbs (11 kg) ~283 g ~2.9 days
50 lbs (22.7 kg) ~567 g ~1.4 days
70 lbs (31.8 kg) ~795 g ~1 day
10 lbs (4.5 kg) ~113 g ~7 days
25 lbs (11 kg) ~283 g ~2.9 days
50 lbs (22.7 kg) ~567 g ~1.4 days
70 lbs (31.8 kg) ~795 g ~1 day
If the grated zucchini is particularly watery, gently squeeze out some of the excess moisture.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sardine and Sweet Potato Dog Food Bake
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
203
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
139
mg
46
%
Sodium
225
mg
10
%
Potassium
455
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
7015
IU
140
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
242
mg
24
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Net Carbohydrates
7
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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