Sometimes the simplest meals are the most effective. Chicken breast is pure lean protein, and celery is one of the lowest calorie vegetables on the planet β it's practically all water and fibre. This no-nonsense meal strips away unnecessary calories while keeping protein high. If your dog needs to lose weight, this is the everyday meal that will get them there without them feeling deprived.
At a Glance
| β± Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| π₯ Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| π½ Servings | Makes 3-4 serves |
| π Suitable For | Dogs needing significant weight loss |
π₯ Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast (no skin)
- 1 cup celery (finely diced)
- 1 cup green beans (chopped)
- Β½ cup carrots (grated)
- Β½ cup pumpkin (mashed)
- Β½ cup zucchini (grated)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Poach chicken breast in water for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove and shred or dice into small pieces.
- Lightly sautΓ© celery in coconut oil for 3 minutes.
- Steam green beans and carrots for 5 minutes.
- Combine all vegetables with shredded chicken.
- Stir through mashed pumpkin to bind everything together.
- Cool completely before serving.
π Storage
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
π Nutrition Notes
Chicken breast without skin contains roughly 165 calories per 100g β mostly from protein. Celery contains only 16 calories per 100g and provides satisfying crunch. This meal has one of the lowest calorie-per-serve ratios in the weight management range while maintaining protein adequacy.
π‘ Tips
- Poaching instead of frying eliminates the need for cooking oil
- Celery's crunch makes this meal more interesting to dogs
- Weigh your dog weekly to track progress
- Reduce portion by 10% if weight loss stalls after 2 weeks
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