Description
These homemade Turkey & Carrot Mini Meatballs for dogs are soft, protein-packed treats made with lean turkey, fresh carrots, and oats. Ideal for training, rewarding, or just showing your pup some love, they’re easy to bake and gentle on sensitive stomachs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean, preferably 93% or higher)
- 1 cup finely shredded or chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (quick oats work too)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- A splash of water or low-sodium chicken broth (if needed for moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate or finely dice the carrots.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flaxseed, parsley, and turmeric if using.
- Add ground turkey, shredded carrots, egg, and a splash of broth or water to the bowl.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Form mixture into small 1 to 1.5-inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Place meatballs into a mini muffin tin or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until firm and lightly golden.
- Cool completely before serving to your dog.
Notes
- Use coconut flour if mixture is too wet.
- Add olive oil or pumpkin puree if too dry.
- Store in the fridge for 5–7 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Mini muffin tins help maintain shape and even cooking.
- Can be crumbled over food for picky eaters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade Dog Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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