Pumpkin Coconut Cookies (for dogs, although you can eat them too)

This is one of my favorite dog treat recipes. It’s also one of the most requested treat recipes from my customers. I usually take some to new customers as a gift. They also make great Christmas, and birthday presents for dog owners. I use a small cookie cutter to make them look fancy.

I use Ceylon Cinnamon in these treats. Ceylon Cinnamon is the safest option for dogs as it contains lower levels of a compound called coumarin, which can be harmful to your dog’s liver and kidneys over time. Ceylon Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants, improves digestion, regulates blood sugar and is also good for their heart.

Ingredients

1 cup 100% pumpkin

4 eggs

½ cup peanut or almond butter

1 ½ cups coconut flour

½ cup coconut MCT oil

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 250 F

Prepare a large baking sheet by greasing or using parchment paper. Or you can use a silicone mat.

Mix all ingredients

Wrap and refrigerate dough for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.

Roll dough out between two sheets of parchment paper until it’s about ¼ inch thick.

Use a small cookie cutter to cut out cookies and transfer to prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool.

Tip: For an extra crunchy cookie, I usually put into a dehydrator on 135 F for 2-3 hours until they’re good and dried.

Yields about 40 cookies (if you use a small cookie cutter)

Did you know that many of the foods you have at home are also healthy for your dog? This is my favorite smoothie recipe that is not only a good source of protein and good for your microbiome but is equally good for your dog, and they love it.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup plain Kefir

• ½ Cup water

• Ice

• Frozen, organic mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)

• ½ unripe banana

• 1T raw honey (not for puppies under 12 months, or dogs with compromised immune systems)

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour about ½ cup into your dog’s bowl and the rest into your glass.

Cheers.

This is my go-to for dog training treats. The dogs love them. They’re a little time consuming but it’s worth it. This recipe makes a bunch of little meatballs.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground meat. You can use beef, chicken, turkey, pork, bison, elk, etc.

• 1 large egg

• ¼ Cup plain Kefir

• ½ Cup coconut flour

• 1 tablespoon (curly) parsley

Preheat oven to 325. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix all the ingredients well.

Scoop out ¼ teaspoon of mixture and roll into a tiny meatball. Repeat until all the meat mixture is rolled out.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. You might have to bake in two or three batches.

Cool on paper towels.

Store in the refrigerator. You can also divide into smaller bags and keep in the freezer.