Friday, December 28, 2012

A Friday Recipe for your Best Friend: Gluten-Free Banana-Peanut Butter Dog Treats

recipe for banana and peanut butter dog treats gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free

Our little peanut, Grady, has been so good here in Colorado (not stealing peoples' Christmas Cookies or hot chocolate) that I thought it only fair that she get a little holiday goodie of her own. I modified a few recipes that I found and created these little Banana & Peanut Butter Star Treats for her.

recipe for banana and peanut butter dog treats gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free
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They are gluten-free, dairy-free and wheat free (the best for the pups). She absolutely adores these: so much so that I could only get blurry photos of her dashing away with them. I highly recommend them. However, if your dog has allergies of any kind, definitely check with the vet before you whip these up.

recipe for banana and peanut butter dog treats gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free

Ingredients:
• a banana, preferably ripe
• 1 cup oat flour
• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• a cookie cutter of your choice! choose one that's relative to your dog's perfect treat size. I chose a chihuahua-sized star
• 1/4 cup ground, organic parsley (for fresh breath!)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons organic, creamy peanut butter

recipe for banana and peanut butter dog treats gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free

In a large bowl, smash banana with a potato masher or fork until soft and gooey. Combine beaten egg and other ingredients. Stir the sticky mixture well with a wooden spoon.

recipe for banana and peanut butter dog treats gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free

On a piece of parchment paper, roll or pat the dough into a sheet about 1/2 inch thick. Use the cookie cutter to create shapes, or roll small balls and flatten them into "cookies." Place these pieces on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and bake for 40 minutes at 300°. Voila! The perfect Banana-Peanut Butter cookie for your furry friend.

recipe for banana and peanut butter dog treats gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free



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