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Recipes for Treat Toys

February 20, 2021

Dogs are going bananas over these drool-worthy recipes.

We've compiled a list of our favorite treat toy recipes that are healthy, simple to make, and pair perfectly with our puzzle toys. Healthy treats should be a part of a nutritious diet. Be sure to account for any additional calories from treats as part of your dog’s overall caloric intake. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.

Delish Duck Dish

Courtesy of Munching Maggie:

ʙᴏᴛᴛᴏᴍ ʟᴀʏᴇʀ: raw duck nugget
ᴍɪᴅᴅʟᴇ ʟᴀʏᴇʀ: old fashioned oats (cooked) and mashed bananas
ᴛᴏᴘ ʟᴀʏᴇʀ: old fashioned oats, West Paw's Nut Butter & Blueberry creamy treat, banana slices, dragon fruit, and golden flax seeds

*freeze for an extra challenge*

PUMPKIN PIE SMOOTHIE

Makes approximately 5 - 2 1/2 TBS servings

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt

• 1 - 15 oz. Pureed Pumpkin

• 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, pureed pumpkin, and applesauce.
Spoon into a West Paw treat toy and freeze until solid.

PAWSOME AWESOME BREEZE

Makes approximately 4 - 2 1/2 TBS servings

Ingredients:

• 8 oz plain (non-sweetened) yogurt

• 1/2 cup sugar-free apple sauce

• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

Place yogurt and apple sauce in a bowl.
Whip until foamy.
Add honey and blend.
Pour into a toy - can be frozen for an extra challenge!

BANANA MUTT CRISP

Makes approximately 5 - 2 1/2 TBS servings

Ingredients:

• 1 soft, ripe banana

• 1/2 cup xylitol-free nut butter

• 8 oz plain (non-sweetened) yogurt

Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Pour into a toy - can be frozen for an extra challenge!

CRISPY CHICKEN CHILLER

Makes approximately 5 - 2 1/2 TBS servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked, diced chicken

• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth

• 4 pieces West Paw Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treat

Directions:

Place cooked chicken in blender or food processor with broth.
Puree until smooth.
Pour into toy - can be frozen for an extra challenge!

ROASTED CRANBERRY TURKEY TREAT

Makes approximately 5 - 2 1/2 TBS servings

Ingredients:

• 6 oz Roasted Boneless Turkey

• 1/2 Cup Chopped Carrot

• 1/2 Cup Quinoa Flour

• 1/8 Cup Dried Cranberry

Directions:

Blend turkey, chopped carrot, quinoa flour, and cranberry in a food processor.
Roll into 1-2 inch balls and place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees and allow to cool.
Serve inside a Tux

SWEET POTATO COOKIES

Makes approximately 5 - 2 1/2 TBS servings

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Cooked Sweet Potato
• 1 banana
• 1/2 Cup Quinoa Flour
• 1/2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Directions:

In a medium bowl, stir banana, sweet potato and vegetable oil until well blended.
Mix in quinoa flour until well blended.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Cool completely and serve in a West Paw Tizzi.

OATMEAL BERRY TREAT

Makes approximately 3 - 2.5 TBS servings

Ingredients:

1 Cup Plain oatmeal
1/4 Cup Berries – blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries. Frozen works as long as there is no added sugar.

Directions:

Prepare your plain unsweetened oatmeal according to the directions and allow it to cool and thicken.
Add 1-3 berries depending on the size of your dog and the toy. You can smash them up to spread them around.
Fill the toy with the oatmeal, berry mixture, or for an extra challenge – freeze the mixture inside the toy or for extra flavor add a spoonful of yogurt!

CHICKEN LICK'N GOOD

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cooked chicken breast (no skin, bone or seasoning)

• 1/2 Cup Low sodium chicken broth

Directions:

Cut up chicken into small pieces suited for the size of your dog.
Stuff chicken into a toy.
Fill remaining space with chicken broth and freeze.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Makes approximately 5 - 2 1/2 TBS servings

Ingredients:

• 1 - 15 oz can fresh pumpkin puree

• 5 Tbs Cream cheese

• 5 pieces West Paw Beef Heart of Liver Treat

Directions:

Mix pumpkin and cream cheese in a 3 to 1 ratio: 3 Tbs pumpkin to 1. 2.Tbs cream cheese. Increase the quantity accordingly if your toy is larger.
Crumble dog biscuits and add to mixture.
Stuff into toy - can be frozen for an extra challenge!