The Five Best Healthy Dog Treats

Healthy dog biscuits are the best treat for dogs. They are tasty and very easy to make. Shapes could be anything, but I prefer bones, paws and chicken drumstick cutters. Treats should be stored in an airtight container, away from the sun for up to 1 week. Always remember to spray parchment paper with oil.

Paprika-Parsley Dog Treat:

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons bouillon (chicken, vegetable or beef)
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon brewers yeast
1 tablespoon dried parsley (or use fresh, finely chopped)
1 cup of boiling water
1/3 cup of butter
1/2 cup of milk
1 egg

Blend oats until coarse. Cream water, butter, milk and egg. Add all dry ingredients and kneed until mixture forms a think dough. On lightly floured surface, spread dough into 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes, place on parchment paper and bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

Double Chicken Dog Treat:

Ingredients:

2 cups Flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons fresh, chopped parsley
1 cup cooked chicken livers, chopped

Combine flour and cornmeal in a bowl. In a large bowl add egg, oil and broth - the add 1/3 of the flour mixture at a time, mixing well between additions. Add chicken livers until well incorporated into dough. Kneed dough on floured surface for about 1 minute, cut and place on parchment paper. Bake in preheated oven at 400°F for 15 minutes.

Many-Grain Healthy Dog Biscuits:

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup rye flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 cups cracked wheat (bulgur)
1/2 cup non-fat dry milk powder
4 tsp salt
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 oz active dry yeast (one package)
1 egg
1 Tbsp milk

In a bowl combine flours, cornmeal, milk powder and salt. In separate bowl dissolve yeast mixture in ¼ cup lukewarm water until it bubbles; add chicken stock. Mix in dry ingredients into stock and yeast, kneading on a floured surface. Roll out to a ¼ inch thickness, cut and place on parchment paper. Mix milk and egg to brush top of biscuits and put in preheated oven at 300° for 45minutes.

Cheesy Healthy Dog Biscuits:

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup Boiling water
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons chicken or beef flavored instant bouillon
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 - 3 cups whole wheat flour.

In bowl combine rolled oats, margarine and boiling water. Let it stand for ten minutes. Stir in corn sugar, bouillon, milk, cheese and egg. Mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off. Add flour one cup at a time, mixing between additions to combine properly. Once finished the dough will be stiff. On floured surface, kneed dough until it is no longer sticky, rather has a smooth texture. Roll dough out to ½ inch pieces, cut and place onto parchment paper. Bake in preheated oven at 325°F for 35-45 minutes.

Tuna Healthy Dog Biscuits

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon flax seed, ground
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 small can tuna or salmon
1/3 cup water (or as needed)

Grind flax seed, oats - set aside. Smooth tuna in food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients until pulse food processor until it forms a ball. If it's too dry, add water - one teaspoon at a time. Turn out onto lightly floured dough surface, kneed until soft: approximately 1 minute. Cut, place on parchment paper and bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.