EASTER TREATS THAT ARE SAFE FOR DOGS
With three dogs in the house, that bunny keeps his distance, every year. The fact that everyone is ‘social-distancing’ makes no difference in that regard.
Easter Treats
Usually, Easter is a time for families to come together. Sadly, for most, that is not possible due to the COVID-19 virus. What is most important at this time is that we stay safe, keep each other safe, and reach out to loved ones to let them know we are thinking of them. In addition to the phone, there are different ways to stay connected; Facetime, Skype, email, and snail-mail I plan to sit quietly with a cup of tea and write little notes to send people to (hopefully) put a smile on their faces.
I love to cook and bake. As my plans to host family members have changed, the dog’s luck has too!
Eager Bunny
#BAKINGFORDOGS
CAROB IS A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO CHOCOLATE
Carob contains as much vitamin B1 as asparagus or strawberries; the same amount of niacin as lima beans, lentils, or peas; and more vitamin A than eggplant, asparagus, and beets. It’s also high in vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, and iron, making these treats a not so guilty pleasure for your companions.
Most people know that chocolate is toxic for dogs, especially cocoa, cooking chocolate, and dark chocolate, which contain the highest levels of theobromine. Milk chocolate and white chocolate contain the least amount. Due to the high level of theobromine found in the darker chocolates mentioned above, even a tiny amount could be fatal for dogs.
If you suspect your dog has ingested chocolate (milk, or dark), contact your vet or the PET POISON HELPLINE immediately.
MONITOR INTERACTION OF CHILDREN (chocolate Easter Eggs), AND DOGS, AT ALL TIMES!
I hope your dogs enjoy the following Easter treats.
Note: I use gluten-free oats and natural peanut butter. Please ensure your peanut butter does not contain Xylitol, a sweetener that is EXTREMELY TOXIC to dogs.
CAROB-DIPPED BUNNY TAILS AND NUTBARS
The base of this recipe is oat, apple, and peanut butter cookies (included).
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- 1 3/4 cup oat flour (add more until not sticky)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- To Decorate:
- 1/2 cup carob chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
Ready to ice!
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Stay home, stay safe, and have a happy Easter,
Such a yummy recipe! Cookie’s favorite Easter treat is bunny poop hunting. LOL That is her Easter egg hunt.
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A perfect Easter treat for your pooch! And a bonus carob is great for us too……it does taste like chocolate and I can get Vegan Carob to use….. animal-friendly all around! A wonderful animal-friendly/vegan-friendly recipe I can share with my dogs- gonna try this one yeah! Happy Easter/ or Happy Holidays!
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I use carob as a sub for chocolate in a number of my ‘humom’ recipes. I’m also vegan.
Love this recipe! Fresh ingredients make my pups happy! I added some finely chopped fresh mint into mine to keep their breath fresh and I sprinkled a dash of cinnamon onto my coconut flakes for added flavor! Thank you for keeping my pack fulfilled!
I hope they love the treats! Great suggestion to add fresh mint, thank you.
Layla woofs Mom I want want want, great recipe and they look adorable. I need to try and make some cookies one day but am lazy ooops although I do make her food and other treats. Happy Easter
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These sound awesome! I’ll have to give these a try- we love baking homemade treats for the pups. Stay safe and healthy during this time!
Thanks, Katie, you too.
I hope your pups enjoy them.
I’m always looking for recipes for homemade treats! It’s so much better for our babies. This went straight into my Pocket bookmarks. Thank you!
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My pleasure! Now that our Ontario weather is getting colder, I will be spending more time in the kitchen and sharing more recipes.
These look delicious! Your dogs must have so happy to get them! I made something similar to this for my dogs and they loved them. However, the ones I made were not nearly as cute as yours.
Those carob treats look good enough for everyone to eat, including us humans!