Description
A simple recipe for making a digestive-friendly dry kibble mix for dogs using chicken and pumpkin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup water (or as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pumpkin puree, oat flour, whole wheat flour, and flaxseed meal.
- Add the egg and mix until a stiff dough forms. Add water one tablespoon at a time if the dough is too dry to come together.
- Roll the dough out thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Cut the dough into small, kibble-sized pieces using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the pieces are completely dry and hard.
- Turn off the oven and leave the kibble inside with the door slightly ajar for another hour to dry out completely.
- Store the cooled kibble in an airtight container.
Notes
- This recipe makes a treat mix; consult your veterinarian before using this as a complete meal replacement.
- Adjust the water amount based on the moisture content of your pumpkin puree.
- You can substitute white whole wheat flour for regular whole wheat flour if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Pet Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: dog food, homemade kibble, chicken, pumpkin, digestive aid, dog treats