These little nuggets combine lean turkey with antioxidant-rich blueberries for a training treat that's actually quite healthy. The turkey gives them a meaty appeal while the blueberries add a hint of sweetness that dogs find unexpectedly delicious. They're soft enough for puppies and seniors but firm enough to hold in a treat pouch without falling apart.
At a Glance
| β± Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| π₯ Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| π½ Makes | About 50-60 nuggets |
| π Suitable For | All dogs including puppies over 12 weeks |
π₯ Ingredients
- 200g turkey mince
- ΒΌ cup blueberries (mashed)
- 1 egg
- Β½ cup rice flour
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F).
- Cook turkey mince and let cool.
- Mash blueberries with a fork.
- Mix turkey, mashed blueberries, egg, and rice flour.
- Roll into tiny nuggets (about 1cm).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm.
- Cool completely.
π Storage
Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
π Nutrition Notes
Turkey is lean and provides tryptophan which may have calming effects. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants. A well-balanced training treat that delivers nutrition alongside rewards.
π‘ Tips
- Mash blueberries rather than leaving whole for even distribution
- Soft texture works for all ages
- The purple colour from blueberries makes them easy to spot in grass
- Great for anxious dogs in training β turkey's tryptophan helps
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