Lola’s Treats {Meal Plan}

Gluten Free Dog Treats #glutenfree #dogtreats #NancySilverton #happypuppy | @Susan Salzman | www.theurbanbaker.comJust before the holiday season came and went, Lola turned 2 years old. We all know that I like to whip a treat or two up for my children. Well, Lola is no different. I don’t buy my human children processed goodies, so why would I buy them for my dog child? Until I baked off a batch of these dog treats, Lola was content with the stalks of the broccoli, the ends of a carrot, and raw potatoes are her favorite. Nothing goes to waste in my kitchen.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats #glutenfree #dogtreats #NancySilverton #happypuppy #birthday | @Susan Salzman | www.theurbanbaker.comOn her actual birthday, her puppy pals got presents.

I have always been into health and nutrition. Before it was “cool”, at 19, I drank my first glass of Kombucha, started practicing yoga, at 24 did my first 7 day colon cleanse, and at 27 converted to a marcrobiotic diet (it lasted 4 years – after that I was a vegetarian for many years). Sugar was and always has been my nemesis. Cutting it back severly in the past few years, I become more and more conscious of what a whole diet really meant. Avoiding processed foods, no matter how much my kids begged, has made a difference not only in how I feel, but it keeps me aware. If you are looking for sugar replacements in your diet as well as your baking, this article may be helpful to you.

Gluten Free Doggy Birthday Treat #glutenfree #dogtreats #NancySilverton #happypuppy #birthday | @Susan Salzman | www.theurbanbaker.comSo, if I am not purchasing my kids overly processed packaged cookies and cheese flavored chips, why would I feed my little Lola a packaged treat? I don’t. Instead, when time permits, I make her a huge batch of homemade “cookies”. Using ingredients that already reside in my pantry, whipping up a batch of these is just as easy as creating various cookie doughs for my kids (like these, these, and these). And if time doesn’t permit, she is content with the ends of what ever vegetable happens to be on the menu that night.

Special Homemade Dog Treats for our Lola #glutenfree #vegan #dogtreats | @Susan Salzman | www.theurbanbaker.com

 

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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats


Ingredients

4 eggs, divided (2 for the dough, 2 for the wash)
1 ounce | 28 grams | 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 ounce | 14 grams | 1 tablespoon maple syrup
8 ounces | 227 grams | 1 cup vegetable stock
15  ounces | 420 grams | 3 cups gluten free flour blend
3 ounces | 85 grams | 3/4 cup almond flour
8 ounces | 227 grams | 1 cup peanut butter

Instructions

• preheat the oven to 325*. line an 11″ x 17″ rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• in a large bowl, whisk two eggs, the oil, and maple syrup. whisk until combined. whisk in vegetable stock.
• using the paddle attachment of your standing mixer, place gluten free flour and almond flour in the workbowl. turn the mixer on to medium speed and slowly add your liquid mixture. mix to combine. add peanut butter to bring dough together.
• sprinkle a little flour onto a piece of parchment. remove dough from the workbowl and place on floured parchment. bring together and form into a disc. wrap tightly and place in the fridge for an hour.
• remove dough from fridge and divide dough in half. one at a time, roll out the dough to 3/8″ thick. dipping your cookie cutter in a bit of flour mixture, cut into desired shapes. place on prepared baking sheet. repeat with 2nd half of the dough.
• whisk the remaining two eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. brush egg mixture over cookies. let dry for 10 minutes and brush a 2nd time with egg wash.
• bake for 13 -15 minutes or until golden. let cool completely.

*original recipe adapted from here
*yield: lots and lots

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This week my family will be sitting down to dinner and eating lots of good stuff:

Sunday 1/5/14:
Cucumber and Radish Salad
French Style Chopped Beef (Bifteck Hache)
Gluten Free Angel Food Cake

Monday 1/6/14 (Meatless Monday):
Pea, Mint, and Feta Fritters
Spicy Peanut Kale Salad

Tuesday 1/7/14:
Whole Roasted Chicken
Roasted and Crusted Butternut Squash
Kale Chips

Wednesday 1/8/14:
Lemon Risotto (I love this recipe and have been making it for years)
Simple Arugula Salad (cut the dressing recipe in half)

Thursday 1/9/14:
Oaxacan Enchiladas (recipe to follow)
Avocado, Tomato, and Red Onion Salad (use left over dressing from the night before)
Cut avocado into chunks, slice tomato and onion in half and slice thin.  arrange on a plate and drizzle w/dressing.

Friday 1/10/14:
French Onion Soup
Frisee Salad with Poached Egg
Ooey Gooey Skillet Brownies

Saturday 1/11/14:
Make Reservations!

Showing 24 comments
  • Michelle | A Latte Food
    Reply

    I’ve never made homemade dog treats before, but they sound like such a good idea! Can’t wait to try!

    • Susan
      Reply

      Thanks, Michelle – my kids love when I make them thus they love feeding them to her!

  • Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
    Reply

    This is such a fun post and Lola is one adorable lucky girl!

    • Susan
      Reply

      Thanks Rachelle – for an avid baker like yourself, this will be a cinch!

  • Reply

    My pup would love these! Going to make her a little Christmas present.

  • Renee - Kudos Kitchen
    Reply

    Thanks for all the great recipe suggestions. I love this idea for a post! Plus, Lola is a cutie. I loved seeing her adorable face!

    • Susan
      Reply

      Thanks, Renee! She is the most cuddly person I have met. I adore her!

  • Julie
    Reply

    Such a cutie pie!

    • Susan
      Reply

      Thanks, Julie! She is the love of my life!

  • Dan
    Reply

    Really cute dog, I could definitely borrow her for a few days!

    • Susan
      Reply

      Thanks, Dan! Not sure my kids would approve of the removal of our dog…but I could possibly bribe them!!

  • Heather
    Reply

    Lola is so cute! Love that you make doggie treats!

  • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
    Reply

    Great idea right here! Gotta a get a doggy then try this.

  • Jenny | Honey and Birch
    Reply

    I already make my dog’s food – time to start making his treats too!

    • Susan
      Reply

      homemade dog food? please share!!!

      • Jenny | Honey and Birch
        Reply

        If your dog is ever diagnosed with Renal disease, let me know and I will pass along our recipe. I wish I had a food for all dogs, but our recipe is specifically to help with kidney function.

  • Angela
    Reply

    Such a fun idea!

    • Susan
      Reply

      thanks, Angela!

  • Megan @ MegUnprocessed
    Reply

    Lola is beautiful! This doggy treat idea is great!

    • Susan
      Reply

      thanks, Megan! I just made a fresh batch and she totally knows it!

  • DessertForTwo
    Reply

    Awww so cute!

    • Susan
      Reply

      thanks so much! she loves them.

  • Michele
    Reply

    I can’t wait to make these for my neighbors pups!

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