Our Favorite
Dog Treat Ingredients

I focus on ingredients that are natural and nutritious. I try to avoid using salt, sugar, or processed foods.Here are some my favorite dog treat ingredients that I use when making dog treats:

Whole Grains
Whole grains include all three parts of the grain – the bran, germ and endosperm. Whole grains are a good source of fiber, protein, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, magnesium, iron, as well as other valuable antioxidants. You’ll see a variety of whole grains in our dog treat recipes including:

Whole wheat flour
Oats
Whole rye flour
Barley (flour)
Buckwheat

Peanut Butter
All natural peanut butter is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, protein, folic acid, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals. In addition it is a good source of healthy fat. Make sure to use all natural peanut butter. The ingredients should be: peanuts.

Pumpkin
Pumpkins contain beta-carotene,an antioxidant. Antioxidants help improve immune function and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Pumpkins are high in fiber, and loaded with many nutrients and vitamins.

Bananas
Bananas add nice sweetness to recipes and contain vitamins B6 & C, potassium, fiber, and manganese.

Brewers Yeast
Brewers yeast is a nutritional supplement that is full of B vitamins, minerals, and protein.

Canola Oil
Canola oil is low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fat, and contains omega-3 fatty acids.

Molasses
Another natural sweetener, blackstrap molasses contains iron, calcium, and a variety of other minerals.

Carob
Carob is a safe, healthy alternative to chocolate. It has a naturally sweet, chocolate like taste but does not contain caffeine or theobromine. In addition it is a source of fiber, protein, and several vitamins and minerals.

Eggs
A common baking ingredient, eggs are an excellent source of protein, Vitamins B2, B5, B12 and D. Eggs also contain selenium, iodine, molybdenum, and phosphorus.

Flaxseed
With its nutty flavor and many nutritional benefits, flaxseed is a great addition to dog treat recipes. Flaxseed is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and vitamin B6, as well as a number of minerals.

Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds are another way to add healthy variety to your recipes. Sunflower seeds contain Vitamin E, an antioxidant. In addition it is a source of vitamins B1 and B5 and several minerals.

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