Healthy Gourmet Doggie Biscuits

When we had a dog, I use to make these treats for him.  I liked the fact these have no preservatives and are really easy to make.  

Most of the ingredients are regular staples most people have in their cupboards but Brewers Yeast may not be in everyones pantry.  You can omit it but it is suppose to help improve the skin and coat of dogs.  It is also high in essential amino acids and contains Vitamin B.

Cinnamon has anti inflammatory properties which is great for aging canines.  

Dried powdered milk is also a great source of protein and calcium and ground flax seed is a great source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids which also helps with a healthy shiny coat.

By the way, bone shaped treats look great for gifts but when I'm making them for at home I roll out the dough into a rectangle and just cut into the appropriate size.

By the way, you can find all the ingredients at the Bulk Barn.

Healthy Gourmet Doggie Biscuits

                                                                 Makes about 4 dozen 

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup quick or old fashioned oatmeal*

¼ cup ground flax seed

¼ cup dry powdered milk

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp brewers yeast**

1 large egg

¼ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup peanut butter

½ cup water

1. Preheat oven to 325℉.
2. In a large bowl mix flour, oatmeal, ground flax seed, powdered milk, cinnamon and brewers yeast.
3. In a smaller bowl whisk egg, oil, peanut butter and water.
4. Add wet ingredients to the dry and mix well.  If the dough does not hold together and is dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time and continue mixing. Knead the dough until it is uniform through and there are no dry pockets.
5. Roll out to about a ¼ to ½ inch thickness.  Cut into preferred sizes. 
6. Bake on sprayed or parchment lined cookie sheets for 20 to 30 minutes turning and rotating the pans half way until browned and dried. 
7. Transfer to a baking rack and let cool throughly before storing / serving for your K9 friends.

*Old fashioned oatmeal makes the cookies a little harder to use a cookie cutter

**Can omit