Description
Simple recipe for making dry dog food kibble at home using turkey and chickpeas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas, mashed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, mashed chickpeas, rolled oats, water, coconut oil, and dried parsley. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Spread the mixture thinly and evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Aim for about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Break the baked mixture into small, bite-sized pieces or use a knife to cut it into kibble shapes.
- Return the pieces to the oven and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the kibble is completely dry and hard.
- Turn off the oven and leave the kibble inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to fully dehydrate.
- Store the cooled kibble in an airtight container.
Notes
- Adjust the water amount slightly if the mixture seems too dry or too wet to handle.
- For extra crunch, you can bake the pieces longer at a lower temperature (around 200°F or 95°C) for up to an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 90 min
- Category: Pet Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: dog food, homemade kibble, turkey, chickpeas, muscle building, healthy dog treats