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Homemade pet treats: Pupsicles, bark biscuits

Amy Stevens explains how to whip up healthy and tasty doggie treats

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updated 11:20 a.m. ET Aug. 12, 2009

Looking to spoil Fido? Forgo the usual bone for a homemade treat! Amy Stevens, co-founder of Yoga4Dogs and author of the upcoming book “Cooking4Canines,” shares fun and nutritious recipes that are sure to get your dog’s tail wagging.

Frozen Strawberry Pupsicles
Amy Stevens' Yoga 4 Dogs

3 dozen Pupsicles

These Pupsicles are a great, refreshing way to give your dog that extra burst of energy!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups yogurt, low-fat plain vanilla flavor
• 1 jar organic baby food, strawberry flavor
• 2 tablespoons of your favorite honey
• 2 tablespoons of organic peanut butter

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DIRECTIONS

Take all ingredients and mix thoroughly in a blender or food processor. 

Pour into ice cube trays or paper cups and freeze for about an hour. It’s that easy!

MANAGE YOUR RECIPES


Cheesy Bark’n Biscuits
Amy Stevens' Yoga 4 Dogs

4 dozen

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4-5 slices fully cooked and crisp bacon (crumbled)
• 1 to 1 1/4 cup water (add more if needed)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 

Mix flour and cheese in a large bowl; add crumbled bacon, oil and water, mix well with hands. Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes. 

Using half of the dough at a time, place on a floured surface and roll to ¼" thick. Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes on middle rack or until lightly brown. 

Turn oven off when done and leave biscuits in the oven to cool (about 20 minutes). 

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

MANAGE YOUR RECIPES





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