As a result, there are an increase in dog-owners taking their dogs’ diets into their own hands. Yes, it is true that making wholesome home-cooked food for our dogs is great because it gives us the control as to what goes into their diets. But the problem of how much nutrition goes into it still persists.
To help you with a diet that is not only delicious but also has enough nutrition for your dog, check out these 10 healthy gourmet dog food recipes that we have picked out for your best friend.
1. Brown Rice and Chicken in a Crockpot
This recipe includes carbohydrates which most dog meals are lacking because there is always the misconception of dogs not needing carbs when they actually do!
Ingredients:
Carbs
1 cup of brown rice
2 cups of water
Vegetables
1/2lb of green beans
1 medium sweet potato
3 medium carrots
Protein
2 boneless chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a crockpot
Cook on high for about 4-5 hours
When done, break chicken into bit sized pieces
Serve an appropriate portion and refrigerate excess. Can be kept for 3-4 days.
2. Scrambled Eggy Spinach and Salmon
Most dog owners have never fed eggs to their dogs before for fear that they might have an upset stomach. But eggs are actually good for your dog as they have good digestible protein and a range of vitamins!
Ingredients:
Healthy fats
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
Protein
1/2 can of skinless salmon
Vegetables
1/2 cup of thawed spinach
Directions:
Heat skillet over high heat
Add spinach and salmon to skillet and cook through
Add eggs and stir for 2 minutes scrambling it
Serve when cool
3. Beef Stew
This recipe is packed with proteins and vitamins. It can also be stored in the fridge for about a week. Your dog will definitely thank you for this!
Ingredients:
Protein
1 pound of beef stew meat
Carbs
1 small sweet potato
Vegetables
1/2 cup of carrots, diced
1/2 cup of green beans, diced
1/2 cup of flour
1/2 cup of water with 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Directions:
Cook sweet potato in microwave oven for 5 to 8 minutes
Cook stew pieces in a stew pot for 10-15 minutes with oil
Remove the beef pieces and retain the drippings
Add water and flour to the drippings to create a gravy
Add vegetables and meat into the gravy and cook for 10 minutes
Serve when cool
4. Turkey Rice
Turkey has always been clean meat for humans and it is perfect for dogs too. A great source of protein and good carbs provided by the brown rice in this meal, it is definitely something your dog will enjoy.
Ingredients:
Protein
1 pound of ground turkey
Carbs
2 cups of brown rice
Vegetables
1/2 cup of brocolli
1/2 cup of carrots
1/2 cup of cauliflower
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
6 cups of water
Directions:
Place water, ground turkey, rice and rosemary into a pot
Stir until ground turkey breaks up and is evenly spread
Bring to a boil then reduce heat
Simmer for 20 minutes
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes
Serve when cool
5. Chicken Jerky
We’re not leaving the snacks out, as this one is a great recipe to make your dog go bonkers and always come back for more!
Ingredients:
2 – 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
Directions:
Preheat oven to 200 degress
Make sure chicken breasts doesn’t have any fat
Cut into 1/8 inch strips
Bake for 2 hours until strips are dry and hard
Serve
6. Hearty Meatballs
Meatballs shouldn’t be enjoyed by humans only! Spread the love to your dogs by making this meatball dish that is full of protein, fibres and good Omega 3 fats.
Ingredients:
Protein
500g of ground beef
Fruit
1/2 cup go raw grated apples
Vegetables
1 tablespoon of parsley flakes
1/4 cup of honey
2 tablespoons of Omega 3,6 oils
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together and make into balls
Either bake or pan fry it with olive oil
Serve
7. Yoghurt Treats
Dogs need calcium as well as humans and they are not getting enough unless they are taking supplements or vet approved dog food, which can be really expensive. Why not try making these easy yoghurt treats that can give your dog a healthy dose of calcium?
Ingredients:
1/2 cup to a cup of plain yoghurt
1/2 cup to a cup of strawberries
1/2 cup to a cup of blueberries
Directions:
Puree all ingredients with a blender
Mix ingredients and pour into a mould
Serve
8. Fish Dinner
Always thought fish were for felines and bones for canines? Fish are indeed good for dogs and especially for a long silky coat of fur. Try feeding this fish dinner to your dog and feel the difference in his or her beautiful locks.
Ingredients:
Protein:
1 can of salmon
1 egg
Vegetables:
1 medium carrot
1 potato
1 celery
3 tablespoon of flour
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Directions:
Chop potatoes, celery and carrot into bit sized pieces
Pat salmon dry and mix with flour and eggs
Form salmon into small patties
Fry patties and stir fry vegetables for 5-8 minutes after taking out patties
Serve
9. Chicken Casserole
We all love a warm, homely casserole. And there’s no reason why you shouldn’t pamper your best friend with this chicken casserole dish. They’ll definitely be in the kitchen all day waiting for you to serve them one of these!
Ingredients:
Protein:
2 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
1 cup of chopped vegetables (green beans, carrots or brocolli)
1/4 cup of rolled oats
2 cups of chicken broth
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Directions:
Chop chicken and cook in skillet with oil
Add chicken broth, rolled oats and vegetables in pan and simmer for 15 minutes
Serve
10. Chicken Salad
This chicken salad is as healthy as it gets. With fresh greens and free-range chickens, this is the ultimate dog detox meal.
Ingredients:
Protein:
500g Organic Free Range Chicken
Vegetables:
1 cup of Quinoa
3 cups of chopped kale
3 handful of green beans
2 zucchinis
Directions:
Boil Quinoa in 2 cups of water
Slice chicken into strips and sauté in skillet with olive oil
Add vegetables and stir fry
Stir Quinoa in
Serve