Pumpkin seeds are one of the richest natural sources of zinc — a mineral that's absolutely critical for skin health and wound healing. These little bites combine ground pumpkin seeds with probiotic yoghurt for a snack that supports skin from two angles: zinc for cell repair and probiotics for the gut-skin connection.
At a Glance
| ⏱ Prep | 10 min |
| 🔥 Cook | 15 min |
| 🍽 Makes | About 30 bites |
| 🐕 For | Dogs with skin issues, zinc support |
🥘 Ingredients
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (ground)
- ½ cup yoghurt
- ½ cup oat flour
- 1 egg
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Grind pumpkin seeds to a fine meal.
- Mix with yoghurt, oat flour, and egg.
- Drop small spoonfuls onto lined tray.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until set.
- Cool completely.
💚 Storage
Fridge 5 days. Freeze 2 months.
📊 Nutrition Notes
Pumpkin seeds provide approximately 7mg zinc per 100g — one of the highest concentrations in any food. Zinc is essential for skin cell division and repair. Yoghurt probiotics support the gut-skin axis — research shows gut health directly impacts skin condition.
💡 Tips
- Grind seeds finely for even distribution
- Zinc deficiency causes crusty skin and poor coat
- These complement omega-3 snacks for comprehensive skin support
- Raw pumpkin seeds are better than roasted for nutrition
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