Happy Halloween from Kathey Raskin of Las Vegas! Halloween is known for wall to wall chocolate, but as a responsible pet owner, you already know that your dog should not be partaking in chocolate. But why deprive them of enjoying the season with you? At Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, we’re aware that there are pet-friendly treats you can make at home without breaking the bank. You simply use ingredients and items you already have in your kitchen. Of course, not all dogs are the same, and some are downright picky about their goodies, so you should focus on the treats that you know they’ll eat with liberty. Today, I’ll be sharing a few treats that would work well for all dogs. If you have a favorite recipe, share it with the rest of Kathey Jo’s Kitchen in the comments below.
Mini Layered Berry-Almond Cake
Ingredients for the Cakes:
- 1 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons of raw honey
- 3 eggs
- 2-3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
- Chopped organic strawberries or blueberries
Ingredients for the Icing:
- 1 cup of organic plain yogurt with low sugar content
- 2-3 tablespoons of almond butter or natural peanut butter
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Use coconut oil to grease two ramekin dishes.
- Mix the ingredients for the cakes in the blender until smooth and fold in the berries.
- Pour batter into the prepared ramekin dishes, about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 15- 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Mix yogurt and nut butter until smooth.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread the icing onto the tops of each layer and stack.
- Garnish with the berries of your choice.
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Ingredients:
- 1 small tub of fresh strawberries with the leaves removed
- 3 or 4 cups of low or non-fat, plain yogurt
Ice Cream Topping Safe to Use
- A spoonful of applesauce
- Honey, dribbled just right
- Bits of crispy bacon
- A sprinkle of Rice Krispies
- A few toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Mash the strawberries using a potato masher.
- Mix strawberry mash with yogurt.
- Freeze overnight.
- Serve only when they’re being a good dog.
How do you treat your pet on Halloween? Let me, Kathey Raskin, know in the comments!
