Description
Green Bean and Chicken Crunchies for Dogs are healthy, crunchy homemade treats packed with protein and fiber, perfect for your furry friend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (boneless and skinless)
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh green beans (lightly steamed or blanched)
- 1 ½ cups oat flour (or grind rolled oats into flour)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
- Optional: turmeric or ground flaxseed for added nutrition
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook and shred the chicken, ensuring it is finely broken down.
- Lightly steam or blanch green beans and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped green beans, and oat flour.
- Add the eggs, chicken broth, and coconut oil to the mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters or a knife.
- Place the shapes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the treats to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store the treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze for longer storage; thaw before serving.
- Adjust the consistency of the dough by adding more chicken broth if too dry or more flour if too wet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Green Bean and Chicken Crunchies for Dogs, Homemade Dog Treats, Crunchy Dog Treats