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Chonky Dogs Diet: Best Food for Overweight Dogs

3 from 2 votes
Course Dog Food, Dog Food Recipe
Cuisine Dog Cuisines

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • ½ cup groundflax seed
  • 3 pcs large eggs
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment (or grease with cooking spray).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and flaxseed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, olive oil, applesauce, pumpkin, and honey until smooth.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. 
  • Form the dough into a disc.
  • On floured parchment paper, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thick. 
  • Cut shapes with a cookie cutter and place them an inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the treats are deep golden brown and very hard. 
  • Cool completely on a rack before letting your pup enjoy.
  • If the dough is sticky or hard to work with, refrigerate it for 30 minutes and/or knead in an extra tablespoon or two of flour.

Notes

- YIELD: 36 SERVING SIZE: 1 treat
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