As pet owners, we all want the best for our furry friends. This means not only providing them with love and care but also ensuring they receive the best nutrition possible. Treats are an essential part of pet care, whether for training, rewarding good behavior, or simply showing them some extra love. However, not all treats are created equal. Many commercial pet treats are packed with questionable ingredients and preservatives that can be harmful to your pet's health.
In the quest for healthier alternatives, homemade treats stand out as a fantastic option. One such delightful and nutritious treat is protein seed crackers for pets. These crackers are not only high in protein but also rich in essential nutrients such as magnesium, iron, calcium, vitamins B, D, A, and potassium.
Easy to make and store, these are perfect snack for mid day puppy eye'ed requests with about 12g protein in each serving
Recipe:
- 1/4th cup Hemp Seeds - Ensure you get whole hemp seeds and not refined powder. You can get them here: https://goodmama.in/products/hemp-seed-powder-1
- 1/4th cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4th cup Sunflower Seeds
- 1/4th cup Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- 1/4th cup Fish Powder: you can get pure sardine powder here: https://goodmama.in/products/fish-powder
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup flax seeds
- 2-3 tbsps psyllium husk for binding
Method:
- Mix them all together in a bowl
- Add 3/4th cup of water and let it soak for 20-25mins
- Now lay a flat layer on parchment paper, brush some olive for extra crunch and place it on your air-fryer tray or oven tray.
- If in air fryer, place it for 20 mins at 160 temp or until crisp
- If in oven, place it for 25 mins at 160 temp or until crisp
- Let it cool at room temperature before cutting them in your favourite shapes or bite sized treats.
- Store in a jar and refrigerate.
