Nutrition

Peel the bananas and mash them with the peanut butter until everything is smooth. Measure and pour in your flour, adding half at a time. Vegan Dog Treats  Ease: 4 Approximate cost: INR 125 Serving size: 8 Cooking time: 50 minutes   Nutritive value   Energy: 86.3 Kcal Carbs: 11.6g Protein: 3g Fat: 3.2g Fibre: 1.2g Ingredients Oat or rice flour: 1 cup Ripe mashed bananas: 2  Peanut butter smooth (unsweetened): ¼  cup  Preparation  Step1: Peel the bananas and mash them with the peanut butter until everything is smooth. Measure and pour in your flour, adding half at a time. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly combined, then add the remaining flour. Fold everything together until the ingredients are combined. Use UR hands as needed to form a solid ball of dough. Step 2: Chill the dough for 20 minutes. Optional, but it helps firm the dough more faster. Remove the dough from the fridge and place it  on a parchment paper or on a well floured counter. Preheat UR oven to 162  C. Step 3: Roll the dough out not too thin so as you need to cut the cookies out into small dog bone biscuits. Using your cookie cutter, cut out shapes as desired. Transfer the cookies to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Use a fork to poke 4 holes in the center of each, to allow steam to escape. Step 4: Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove and let completely cool before transferring into an air-tight container. Give to UR pet as desired! They're safe for all pet parents too! Oats  also known as Avena sativa belong to the cereal clan that are commonly eaten in the form of oatmeal, or rolled oats globally. Oats can be turned into a comforting porridge, healthy snacks and treats for UR pets and you! Over a few decades, oats have become a very popular health food, which aren’t just meant for humans but for UR pets too! Oats are rich in dietary fiber (containing more than other grains) and also have healthy cholesterol-lowering properties too!  Rich in fiber and antioxidants.  Oats are loaded with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, B, zinc, iron and selenium. All of which, play an important role in maintaining and improving health. Many of the antioxidants that oats contain, such as linoleic acid and vitamin E, can also help supplement your pet’s liver, skin, fur, etc.  Great for skin and fur The best part is that oats are also used in may topical creams, shampoos and other pet products too that are gentle on UR pet’s skin and fur. The soothing properties found in oats help calm the skin when you or UR pet has skin rashes, bumps or any allergy-related skin concerns.  Bananas contain a number of vital nutrients such as potassium, magnesium and vitamins B6 and C. This superfood has been extensively studied and provides health benefits such as lower blood pressure , increased potassium intake, bone growth and nutrient absorption. Bananas are also rich in magnesium, which may help your dog absorb other vitamins more efficiently and promote healthy bone growth. Like most fruits, bananas are sugar-problematic for dogs and lead to gastrointestinal problems, obesity and diabetes. Your dog would have to eat a lot of these fruits quite often to develop these conditions, but it's best to make sure UR pooch doesn't go overboard. Peanut butter  From a health perspective, there are a few facts you should be aware of before giving your pets peanut butter.  Peanut butter is rich in natural fats and protein, but too much can lead to obesity, or unnecessary health concerns like pancreatitis. You can also make UR very own peanut butter with coconut oil, chia seeds and peanuts. This is one of the safest and healthiest peanut butter options that we highly recommend for cats, dogs, horses and even humans! Natural peanut butter is a great source of protein, vitamin B and E and healthy monounsaturated fats. Note: It doesn’t hurt to determine whether it’s safe to feed UR pets peanut butter at all or on a regular basis, you can contact UR veterinarian and ask his or her advice. This is especially important if your pets have potential health conditions such as diabetes, digestive or any  allergy sensitivities.

Dr. Lakshmi K 4 min read