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My Heart Beets For You Valentine’s Day Dog Treats
Dogs are a vital part of the family, so why not give them extra love this Valentine’s Day with these “My Heart Beets For You” Valentine’s Day dog treats?
They’re healthy and made with tasty dog-friendly ingredients: peanut butter and beets. In fact, they only require four simple ingredients. You can’t BEET that!
My Heart Beets For You Treats For Dogs Is The Best Valentine’s Day Dog Treat Recipe
With only four ingredients, it’s a very easy recipe to make your own homemade dog treats!
Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter makes the dog treat fun! And the natural color of beets will make this heart-shaped dog treat pop with a beautiful pink color, making them the perfect Valentine’s day treats for your dog.
My Heart Beets For You heart-shaped dog treats are a great gift for your four-legged dog Valentine or other dog lovers with pets of their own. Make small batches to gift. Simply place the treats in a Valentine pooch pack or mason jar with a gift tag.
Benefits of Beets For Dogs
Beets are a powerhouse veggie that is just as beneficial for our four-legged best friends as us. They’re low in calories and high in nutrients, so you can give them to your dog without feeling guilty! Beets are rich in Vitamin B, including folic acid and Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and folate (folic acid.)
Beet juice has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, so it can keep your dog’s heart healthy and boost his immune system. They’re also full of fiber, which helps with your dog’s digestion and maintaining a healthy weight.
Beet powder or beetroot powder has similar health benefits. Learn more about the benefits of beets for dogs here.
Ingredients
- Beet puree– Boil or roast your beets to blend them into a puree. Alternatively, use canned beets.
- Peanut Butter– Use xylitol-free peanut butter when making recipes for your dog best friend. I recommend organic peanut butter from Trader Joe’s. Read more about dog-friendly peanut butter here.
- Whole Wheat Flour– a light-colored flour will help make the treats pop with color.
- Egg
Ingredient And Recipe Notes
- Make this recipe gluten-free by removing wheat gluten and replacing it with a gluten-free flour option such as oat flour or coconut flour.
- Always check with your veterinarian before introducing new foods to your dog.
Equipment Needed
- Food Processor
- Parchment Paper
- Baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling pin
- Heart-shaped cookie cutters
How To Make Beet Valentine’s Day Dog Treats Step By Step
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Make beet puree by boiling or roasting a large beet until fork-tender and blending the small pieces in a food processor.
- Mix wet ingredients in a large bowl; beet puree, peanut butter, and egg.
- Slowly pour your flour of choice into the bowl and mix well. Add more flour if the dough is wet.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out dough on a well-floured surface.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out heart shapes in the dough and place them on cookie sheets.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or under golden brown.
- Allow the homemade treats to cool on a cooling rack before serving them to your furry friend!
Recipe Variations
- Include berries such as strawberries or blackberries to add more red color and nutrients such as antioxidants to make a healthier dog treat.
- To make the heart beet treats lighter in color, use half the amount of beet juice and replace the other half with unsweetened applesauce.
Serving Size/How Many Heart-Beet Dog Treats Should You Give?
The serving size will depend on your dog’s weight and age along with the size of your treats. I recommend one small dog treat for smaller dogs and 1-2 dog treats for larger dogs. As always, please check with your veterinarian before introducing new foods to your dog in case they have an allergic reaction or get an upset stomach.
How To Store Heart-Shaped Beet Dog Treats
Store heart-shaped dog treats in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Can Humans Eat These BeetDog Treats?
Pet owners can eat these heart-beet dog treats because they are baked using human-grade ingredients.
Popular Homemade Dog Treat Recipes To Try Today:
Strawberry Valentine’s Day Dog Treats
Birthday/Gotcha Day Pupcakes
Pumpkin Dog Treats
Dog-friendly Ice Cream
My Heart Beets For You Valentine’s Day Dog Treats
Make your dog your Valentine by baking him homemade heart-beet Valentine's Day dog treats that are easy to make and drool-worthy! The beets make this recipe healthy and give them a natural pop of red color.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dog Treat
Equipment
Food Processor
Parchment Paper
Baking sheet
Mixing bowls
Rolling Pin
Heart-shaped cookie cutters
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups flour of choice
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp dog-friendly peanut butter
- 0.5 cup beet puree
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F
Make beet puree by boiling or roasting a large beet until fork-tender and blending the small pieces in a food processor.
Mix wet ingredients in a large bowl; beet puree, peanut butter, and egg.
Slowly pour your flour of choice into the bowl and mix well. Add more flour if the dough is wet.
Use a rolling pin to roll out dough on a well-floured surface.
Use cookie cutters to cut out heart shapes in the dough and place them on cookie sheets.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or under golden brown.
Allow the homemade treats to cool on a cooling rack before serving them to your furry friend!
Keyword beet, Dog Treats, valentine’s day
