Chicken Stewbie

Your pup will love this stew recipe! It’s loaded with lean protein, nourishing veggies and incorporates a healthy grain.

Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups cooked old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups chopped yellow squash, zucchini or 1 cup of each
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup thawed frozen chopped kale

Instructions:

  • place chicken breasts in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover chicken
  • bring to a boil over high heat
  • once water boils, reduce heat to medium
  • simmer chicken until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes
  • remove from heat, and let chicken cool in its own broth for 30 minutes
  • once cool, remove chicken from pan and chop into small pieces
  • in a large bowl, combine chicken, oats, chopped vegetables, and kale with the chicken broth from the pan 1/2 cup at a time (until desired consistency is reached)

Store in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, or in freezer for up to 3 weeks.

Blueberry Pupcakes

These delicious blueberry pupcakes are the perfect special treat for the dog in your life!

Pupcake Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup blueberries

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon natural maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/2 cup blueberries

Pupcake Instructions:

  • preheat oven to 350
  • line cupcake pan with liners
  • place whole wheat flour, baking powder, coconut oil and greek yogurt in a bowl and mix until well combined
  • add eggs 1 at a time, mix well
  • fold in blueberries
  • spoon batter into liners
  • bake 15-18 minutes
  • allow to cool completely before frosting

Frosting Instructions:

  • place cream cheese in a bowl and beat on high until smooth with an electric mixer
  • add maple syrup (optional)
  • add blueberries
  • beat on high until the blueberries are incorporated into the frosting
  • pipe or spread frosting on to each pupcake

Bone Broth

Bone broth isn’t a meal. It’s a super-food to be used as a supplement for our dogs. Why would you want to make bone broth for your dog? Well, it’s a pot full of delicious and nutritious!

Bone broth is both a natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin, which are beneficial to your dog’s bones and joints. If you have a dog with a sensitive stomach, bone broth is great for soothing the discomfort.

Is your dog sick? Bone broth will spark his/her appetite while making sure that they are getting some nutrients in their system while recovering. Worried about the chemicals from vaccinations, flea and tick products, and medications?  Bone broth also acts as a liver detox for dogs.

Make a kibble diet healthier and easier to digest by soaking it first in bone broth. Your dog will love the added flavor and his body will benefit from the increased nutrition. Bone broth can even make it easier to transition to a new food. But best of all, bone broth is super easy to make!

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar to bring out the minerals in the bones
  • Bones of your choice (such as turkey legs, marrow bones, and chicken/duck feet)
  • Water, just enough to cover the bones in the slow cooker
  • 2 heaping tablespoons of golden paste or turmeric powder

OPTIONAL: kale, parsley, oregano, or other healthy greens for dogs

Instructions:

  • Add bones, raw apple cider vinegar, and water to your slow cooker
  • Let your slow cooker cook the broth for 20-24 hours
  • During last hour or 2 of cooking add your greens
  • 10 minutes before the bone broth is finished, add turmeric paste or turmeric powder
  • Allow to cool well, then fish out the bones; be sure to search for any small pieces
  • Strain out the greens and solids well
  • You can store the broth in containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days
  • Once refrigerated overnight the broth with gel and you will be able to skim the fat off the top before using
  • Transfer any unused bone broth to freezer-safe containers and store in the freezer until needed