HOMEMADE DOG TREAT RECIPES

BLUEBERRY BANANA BISCOTTI

4 C. all-purpose whole wheat flour
¼ t. baking powder
¼ t. baking soda
1 C. ripe banana, mashed and peeled
½ C. blueberries, thawed if frozen
2 T. canola oil
2 T. water
1 large egg
1 t. vanilla

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. In a food processor, combine banana, blueberries, oil, water, egg and vanilla. Puree until smooth. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well. In the bowl and using hands, knead until dough holds together. Transfer to lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a log. Flatten the logs to about 4 inches wide. With a fork, poke holes all over the surface of the logs. Place logs about 4 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350° oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until firm. Place pan on a rack and let cool for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°. With a sharp knife, cut each log into ¼ inch thick slices. Place, cut side down, about ½ inch apart on baking sheets. Bake 30 minutes longer, or until hard. Transfer cookies to a rack and let cool completely. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 30 days. Makes about 1 lb of Biscotti.

Excerpted from Better Food for Dogs A Complete Cookbook and Nutrition Guide. David Bastin, Jennifer Ashton and Dr. Grant Nixon D.V.M. Published by Robert Rose Inc.

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