Training a puppy requires hundreds of tiny treats, and these are designed exactly for that purpose. Ultra-small, soft enough to eat in a second, and irresistibly flavourful β banana and yoghurt make these a puppy training essential.
At a Glance
| β± Prep | 10 minutes |
| π₯ Cook | 12 minutes |
| π½ Makes | About 50 tiny bites |
| π For | Puppies 8 weeks and older |
π₯ Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup plain yoghurt (no xylitol)
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170Β°C (340Β°F).
- Mash banana until very smooth.
- Mix in yoghurt and beaten egg.
- Add oat flour and stir until combined.
- Using a piping bag or zip-lock bag with the corner cut off, pipe very small dots (about 1cm) onto a lined baking tray.
- Alternatively, use a small spoon for tiny drops.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until just set β they should stay soft.
- Cool completely on the tray.
π Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
π Nutrition Notes
Bananas provide potassium and B6 which support developing nervous systems. Yoghurt adds calcium for growing bones and probiotics for digestive health. Oats provide gentle fibre and energy for playful puppies.
π‘ Tips
- The piping bag method makes perfectly tiny, uniform treats
- Keep a bag in the freezer for puppy classes
- Soft enough that puppies can eat them quickly during training
- Riper bananas are sweeter and more appealing to puppies
πΎ Puppy Note: These treats are designed for puppies 8 weeks and older. Always introduce new foods gradually and in small amounts. Treats should make up no more than 10% of your puppy's daily calories. If your puppy has any dietary restrictions, check with your vet first.
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