I highly recommend this dog treat for all dogs, but especially
for dogs that suffer with allergy problems.
After learning that my Westie Rose had several allergies, it
had me checking all of her dry dog food, and goodies for the
forbidden ingredients. She ended up being allergic to some of
the most common ingredients in dry pet food, ingredients such
as, beef, rice, corn, flax, milk, soy, white potato, and corn.
As you can see from this list, it was not going to be easy to
find a food that would be void of these popular ingredients. I
had my work cut out for me!
It took a bit of work, and research to find a dry food Rose
could eat, without aggravating her allergies. I finely found a
dry dog food that would suit Rose's dietary needs.
The dog food is a fish and sweet potato formula made by
California Choice. She loves it, and it is void of all the
additives she is allergic to.
I wasn't having as much luck finding goodies that Rose would
not turn her nose up at... Yes, Rose is a bit spoiled, as you
most likely have realized by now! Well — I found a Doggie
Bakery that could develop a custom treat for Rose. After the
baker quoted a price per pound for these personalized treats, I
decided quickly that this was not an affordable option for
Rose's dilemma.
I got to thinking; Rose loves people cookies, and begs with
good vigor whenever one is in her vicinity. Perhaps I could
whip up a wonderful, healthy treat for her myself.
I wanted to make a treat that would be not only healthy, but
tasty. It also needed to be hard and crunchy. The consistencies
that Rose was accustomed to, and would help keep her teeth
clean. It didn't take but a moment before one cookie came to
mind, Biscotti! Yes Biscotti, let's face it a stale Biscotti is
so hard it could well be considered in the same class as a dog
biscuit.
I developed the recipe with care. Adding ingredients that would
provide Rose with not only a wonderful tasting treat, but would
supply her with all the daily nutrients, protein, fiber, and
vitamins she required, to sustain good dog health. After some
lengthy research I came up with the major food ingredients I
wanted to include in the Biscotti. Each ingredient was chosen
not only to provide great taste, but also to provide good
nutrition. Below is the recipe for my special healthy Dog
Biscotti, I hope your dog enjoys this tasty treat!
Rose's Banana Biscotti
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup oatmeal (ground fine)
- 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cup pureed banana
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/3 cups well chopped peanuts
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
You may need small amount of water.
Preheat oven to 325. Add all dry ingredients to large bowl,
form a well with dry ingredients. Blend oil, banana, and egg
with blender or food processor. Add a bit into well, start to
incorporate wet with dry ingredients. Adding a small amount
until all is mixed. Ay this time you may have to add a small
amount of water. Add 1 teaspoon at a time. Knead with your
hands until you have a soft non-sticky dough.
Form dough into a log, approximately 2 inches wide by 2 ½
inches high. Now flatten the log, until it is approximately 6 inches wide and 1 inch high.
Place log into a non-stick baking sheet that has been lightly
greased. Place in oven, bake for 30-40 minutes. Remove from
oven, cool for 10 minutes. With a sharp knife cut across the
log in ½ inch pieces. (If your dog is a small breed cut
Biscotti once more in the middle, making two cookies, instead
of the larger 1 cookie).
Place all cookies back on baking sheet, bake at 325 for 20 minutes. Let the Biscotti air cool for 2 hours. Store some in
an air tight container, freeze some for future needs.
Rose's Biscotti are packed full of nutrients, fiber, protein,
Vitamins, and Carbohydrates, along with Omega 6 fatty acids and
loads of trace elements.
Last but not least, Rose loves her nightly treat...
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