The Healthy Hound Cookbook: Over 125 Easy Recipes for Healthy, Homemade Dog Food--Including Grain-Free, Paleo, and Raw Recipes! Read Online Free Page B

including manganese and copper. They are also low in cholesterol, sodium, and saturated fats. Flour ground from the beans makes a good alternative to traditional grain flours. You’ll find it at health food stores, farmers’ markets, and at grocery stores that specialize in Middle Eastern foods.

Coconut Carrot Treats
    This Paleo treat is also grain-free, thanks to the coconut flour. Along with being tasty to dogs, coconut is rich in potassium and many other vitamins and minerals.
    YIELDS: 36 (2") treats
    1 ⁄ 2 pound carrots, cut into 1" rounds
    1 ⁄ 4 cup coconut chips
    2 eggs
    1 ⁄ 4 cup coconut flour
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
Place carrots in a blender along with coconut chips, blending to a fine chop.
In a medium bowl, add carrot–coconut chip mixture, eggs, and flour. Stir until mixed completely.
Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out 1 tablespoon dough; drop onto cookie sheet. Flatten lightly with a fork. Repeat until all batter is used.
Bake cookies for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool completely before serving or refrigerating. Refrigerate for 5 days or freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
    Coconut Is Brain Food
    Studies have shown coconut oil to be beneficial in improving brain function, including in dogs with canine cognitive dysfunction. Look for unrefined, cold-pressed coconut oil to add to your dog’s diet.

Paleo Pooch Treats
    Your dog doesn’t have to be on the Paleo diet to enjoy this tasty treat. It’s also grain-free!
    YIELDS: 36 (2") treats
    2 tablespoons water
    1 1 ⁄ 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
    1 sweet potato, peeled, boiled, and mashed
    1 egg
    1 ⁄ 4 cup coconut milk
    1 ⁄ 2 cup organic unsweetened peanut butter
    1 ⁄ 2 cup coconut flour
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, add water to the flaxseed to form a paste as you work on other ingredients.
In a large bowl, combine sweet potato, egg, coconut milk, peanut butter, and coconut flour, mixing well.
Add flax paste and continue to mix.
Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough; drop dough onto cookie sheet. Flatten lightly with a fork. Repeat until all batter is used.
Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from heat and cool on a wire rack before serving or refrigerating. Refrigerate for 5 days or freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Peanut Butter Chia Treats
    Combine the powerful nutritional punch of chia seeds with the yummy goodness of peanut butter for a treat that’s filled with antioxidants, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
    YIELDS: 36 (2") treats
    1 1 ⁄ 2 cups rolled oats
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    2 tablespoons chia seeds
    1 ⁄ 2 cup all-purpose or wheat flour
    3 ⁄ 4 cup organic unsweetened peanut butter
    2 eggs
    1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
    1 ⁄ 4 cup coconut oil
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk oats, baking powder, chia seeds, and flour. Set aside.
Use a mixer to combine peanut butter, eggs, molasses, and coconut oil. Gradually add dry mix to the wet mixture, and continue to mix until combined. Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out 1 tablespoon dough; drop onto cookie sheet. Repeat until all batter is used.
Bake for 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
Cool completely before serving or refrigerating. Refrigerate for 5 days or freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Blueberry Fruit Rollups
    Blueberries form the base for this snack to share with Spot—but feel free to substitute other fruits in season. The rollups make a great treat for long dog walks and can easily be torn into small pieces.
    YIELDS: 5 (1 1 ⁄ 2 " × 6") strips
    1 pound fresh or frozen blueberries
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 tablespoon raw honey
Preheat oven to 170°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Place all ingredients in a blender and purée. Add a tablespoon of water if