These Grain-Free Keto Dog Treats are easy to make and very healthy for your favourite four-legged furry friend. Cheese, leftover eggshells, coconut flour and coconut oil is all you need to make Fido's new healthy treat.
For those of you who don't know, my BFF is my dog, Dryden.
Always happy and never judgmental, my furry friend puts a smile on my face every day.
Except when it comes to mealtimes.
Believe it or not, I have the PICKIEST dog ever.
Seriously, most of the time, if you try to give him a store-bought treat, he spits it out.
I am not kidding!!
The only treats he seems to like are the super unhealthy ones that are so full of chemicals, I am scared that if he eats too many of them he will start glowing like a glow stick.
And that's why I decided to attempt to make homemade dog treats that were healthy, easy to make and that even the pickiest dog would eat.
What ingredients do you need to make these Grain-free Keto Dog Treats:
- cheese
- powdered eggshells
- coconut flour
- coconut oil
- egg
- turmeric (optional)
What are the health benefits of the ingredients in this Grain-Free Keto Dog Treat recipe?
Cheese:
- High in protein
- High in Vitamin A
- High in Calcium
- High in B-Complex Vitamins
Powdered Eggshells
- High in Calcium
- High in Protein
- Good for their bones
Coconut flour:
- Helps to regular blood sugar so great for diabetic dogs
- High in fiber
- Grain-free ingredient
Coconut Oil:
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Anti-fungal and Anti-Bacterial properties
- Can help heal digestive disorders, as well as improve brain energy and mental function in older dogs.
How to make Eggshell Powder for the keto dog treats:
Oven Method:
- Leave eggshells at room temperature in an airtight container until you save enough to make a batch.
- Preheat the oven to 300 F.
- Spread the eggshells evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes. The eggshells will still be mostly white or brown, but might have a light tint, which is okay. Baking eggshells any longer can produce an unpleasant smell.
- Allow the eggshells to cool, then grind in a blender or clean coffee grinder for 1 minute, or until you achieve a very fine powder with no sharp edges.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Sunlight Method:
- Leave eggshells at room temperature in an airtight container until you save enough to make a batch.
- Roughly break up the eggshells
- Place them in a tray and set them outside in the full sun
- Allow them to dry for 1-2 hours
Once eggshells are dry, place them in a high-speed blender for 1 minute or until they turn into powder. Store powder in a sealed container on the shelf for 1-2 weeks.
If you want to include Eggshell powder in your dog's raw food, what is the appropriate amount?
Eggshell Powder should be added to homemade diets at approximately ¾ teaspoon per cup of prepared food.
Should I add Eggshell powder to my dog's food if it is not raw?
Store-bought commercial dog food has added calcium and therefore it is unnecessary to add the eggshell powder to the food.
How to make these easy Grain-Free Keto Dog Treats:
- In a medium-size bowl, add all the ingredients
- Stir to incorporate
- Roll out the dough
- Score the dough into desired sizes and/or shapes
- Bake the dough for 10 minutes
How should you store these dog treats:
You can store these treats on the counter for several days or in the fridge for several weeks. You can also freeze the dog treats for up to 3 months.
Looking for other quick and easy treats for yourself? Check out the following:
- Slow Cooker Beef Brisket (Whole30, Keto)
- Italian Pepper Pulled Pork - 3 Ingredients!
- Peanut Butter Fudge (Dairy-Free, Keto)
Grain-Free Keto Dog Treats
These DYI Easy Homemade Grain-Free Keto Dog Treats are super simple and very healthy for your favourite four-legged furry friend. Cheese, leftover eggshells, coconut flour, coconut oil, egg and turmeric is all you need to make Fido's new healthy treat. Simple and so easy to make, your BFF furry-friend is sure to thank you!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 48 dog treats 1x
Ingredients
- 4-6 tablespoon powdered eggshell
- 2 oz cheddar cheese (or any other cheese of choice)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp turmeric (OPTIONAL)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchcment paper or a Silpat mat
- Add all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir to incorporate.
- Spread the mixture onto the cookie sheet
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, score the dough
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
Notes
- I used a pizza cutter to create my shapes and then used a stainless steel straw to poke the holes in each cracker
- If your eggshell is not FULLY ground down to powder form, you WILL see flecks of white throughout the cracker. They will still taste the same but will not look like the picture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dog Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dog food
Tina says
My dog loves these, and they are so easy to make!