The end of the editorial in every single of Just Labs since (almost) the very beginning has read, “Toss your Lab a treat for me.” Well, here are a couple of new options, and both just in time for the summer, too. They might also make great holiday gifts for your Lab-loving friends, especially when paired with one of our cookie cutters, so make sure to hold onto this issue!
Frosty Peanut Butter Pupsicles
Use a baking mold or ice cube trays for a delicious, protein-packed treat your Lab will love. The quantity of treats you can make will depend on the size of the mold you are using. When choosing peanut butter, check the ingredients to avoid any that have sugar or artificial sweeteners.
Ingredients
• peanut butter
• non-sweetened yogurt
• water
Directions
1. Put 4 ounces of peanut butter in your liquid measuring cup (eyeballing a big glob is fine).
2. Add 3 ounces of water and 2 ounces of yogurt to reach 9 ounces.
3. If you have leftover yogurt and water mixture, add that and adjust accordingly.
4. Will it blend? Great. If not, add a little more water until you reach a pourable consistency.
5. Pour into the wells. If the batter is a little sloppy, you can use a spoon, add more water, and blend more, or just clean up the tray afterward. We won’t tell.
Recipe courtesy of Kiki Kane, Kiki’s Canine Kitchen – www.kikiscaninekitchen.com.
Blackberry Biscuit Dog Treats Recipe
Pick up some extra blackberries next time you’re at the farmer’s market to make these vet-approved blackberry biscuits for your dog. Your dog will love them…and you may even be tempted to take a bite!
Ingredients
• 4 cups almond flour
• ¾ cup flax meal
• ½ cup blackberries
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 egg
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Mix all ingredients together with 1 cup water to form a dough.
4. Roll dough until ¼-inch thick.
5. Cut out biscuits with a cookie cutter.
6. Re-roll remaining dough and cut out more biscuits.
7. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 30 minutes, until nicely browned and firm.
9. Remove biscuits from oven and allow to cool before serving.
Recipe courtesy of the American Kennel Club (www.akc.org)
Need some help with your baking?
There are all sorts of supplies and ingredients you need in the kitchen when you’re mixing up a batch of delicious cookies, whether the treats are intended for your favorite four-legged friend or yourself. This Labrador cookie cutter adds fun and whimsy to your baking. It’s 4.5 inches and made of quality tinplate steel. Made in the USA. Check it out on our storefront at www.justlabsmagazine.com/cookiecutter.
