Turkey Meat Muffins for Dogs

Recipe

550 grams Ground Turkey, 7% fat, raw weight

100 grams Brussels sprouts, raw weight, shredded/pulverized

100 grams Butternut Squash, cooked/mashed- cooked weight

1 egg, large, raw

** ¾ tsp + 1/8 tsp Calcium Carbonate

Mix all ingredients, including the calcium and bake in muffin tins (use mini muffin trays for smaller dogs or if feeding as treats to larger dogs).

Bake at 350 degrees for ~ 22 minutes or when cooked through.

Recipe analysis:

Total Calories- 980

Protein 114 grams, Fat 51 grams, Carbs 20 grams

**these meat muffins are not a balanced diet, but by including calcium carbonate, you can feed these without upsetting the calcium/phosphorus ratio of your balanced base diet. These can be fed daily mixed in meals or as a treat. Keep treats and extras to 15% or lower, of overall calories.

The NOW calcium carbonate may be found locally in health food stores.

Extra Tidbits!

Brussels Sprouts have an impressive antioxidant content and the added fiber has benefits for your dog’s gut health. Butternut squash is a good low-calorie source of potassium and beta carotene. Eggs are an inexpensive source of high biological protein.