Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Shamrock Dog Treats


St. Patrick’s Day is on the way! You can imbue a little luck o’ the Irish in your pooch with this delectable and very festive dog treat recipe. In place of food coloring, these healthy yet tasty dog treats get their gorgeous green hue from mother nature! A nutritious snack guaranteed to help your pup paint the town green!

Ingredients:

 1 cup of whole wheat flour

 1 cup of frozen peas, cooked

 1 cup of chopped spinach

 1/4 cup canola oil

 1 egg

 1 tsp sea salt

 Optional – 1 additional egg for egg wash

Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a big bowl, add flour and sea salt.

3. Puree the peas and spinach with the canola oil.

4. Add the green mixture to the flour, and crack in your egg on top.

5. Blend together until dough forms.

6. Wrap in parchment paper and put in the fridge to chill for about 20 minutes.

7. Sprinkle dough with flour and roll out to about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

8. Use a shamrock cookie cutter to cut out shapes.

9. Lightly beat an egg and brush it on top of the treats to make them glossy. (This is an optional step)

10. Bake for 20 minutes.

Recipe courtesy of My Dog's Breakfast.

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