Turkey is a fantastic lean protein for growing puppies — easily digestible, low in fat, and packed with the amino acids needed for healthy muscle development. Combined with wholesome oats for sustained energy and nutrient-rich vegetables, this growth bowl supports your puppy through their most important developmental months. It's a simple, balanced meal that sets the foundation for a healthy life.
At a Glance
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings | 3–4 puppy meals |
| Suitable For | Puppies 10 weeks+, growing dogs |
Ingredients
- 300g turkey mince
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sweet potato, steamed and mashed
- 1/4 cup green beans, very finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed oil
Instructions
- Cook oats in water for 5 minutes until soft and creamy. Set aside.
- Cook turkey mince in a non-stick pan for 5–6 minutes until cooked through, breaking into fine pieces.
- Steam the sweet potato until very soft. Mash thoroughly.
- Steam the green beans until very tender. Chop very finely.
- Combine oats, turkey, mashed sweet potato, and green beans.
- Stir in cottage cheese and drizzle with flaxseed oil.
- Cool to room temperature and serve in puppy-sized portions.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze small portions for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Notes
Turkey provides lean protein with high bioavailability for growing muscles. Oats offer soluble fibre for healthy digestion and sustained energy release. Sweet potato provides beta-carotene for immune support. Cottage cheese adds calcium and phosphorus for bone development. Flaxseed oil provides plant-based omega-3s for brain and coat health.
Tips
- Oats are a great energy source for active, growing puppies.
- Chop green beans very finely so they're easy for small mouths to eat.
- Cottage cheese is an excellent calcium source — crucial during the growth phase.
- Adjust portion sizes as your puppy grows — they'll need more food each week!
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