These crunchy sardine crackers are packed with omega-3 goodness and dogs find the fishy smell absolutely irresistible. They snap cleanly, making them perfect for breaking into smaller pieces for training. The oats bind everything together while the sardines provide an incredible omega-3 boost for skin and coat health. Fair warning: your kitchen will smell very fishy while these bake.
At a Glance
| β± Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| π₯ Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| π½ Makes | About 30 crackers |
| π Suitable For | All dogs, great for skin and coat health |
π₯ Ingredients
- 1 tin sardines in spring water (drained)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp flaxseed (ground)
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F).
- Mash sardines thoroughly with a fork.
- Mix in oats, egg, and ground flaxseed.
- Roll out between two sheets of baking paper to about 3mm thick.
- Cut into small squares or rectangles.
- Place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
π Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months.
π Nutrition Notes
Sardines are one of the richest sources of omega-3 EPA and DHA. The bones in tinned sardines provide calcium. Flaxseed adds additional plant-based omega-3s and fibre.
π‘ Tips
- Drain sardines well to prevent soggy dough
- The thinner you roll them, the crispier they'll be
- Break into smaller pieces for training treats
- These are very smelly β dogs love it, humans not so much
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