Description
Beef and Carrot Muffins for Dogs are a healthy, homemade treat packed with protein and veggies, perfect for snacks or training.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lean ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 ½ cups oat flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (or plain yogurt)
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley (optional)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- ¼ cup water (adjust as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or lightly grease the cups.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce (or yogurt), and water.
- Gradually mix in the oat flour, shredded carrots, parsley, and turmeric, stirring until well combined.
- Fold the cooked ground beef into the batter, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool completely before serving them to your dog.
Notes
- Store muffins in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken if your dog is sensitive to beef.
- Adjust the liquid content if using coconut flour instead of oat flour.
- Add chia seeds or flaxseed for extra nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Beef and Carrot Muffins for Dogs, homemade dog treats, healthy dog snacks
