🌸🐰 Blueberry Bunny Bites – A Hoppy Spring Treat! 🫐🥕
Spring is in the air, and Easter is right around the corner! What better way to celebrate than whipping up some colorful, healthy, and downright adorable treats for your pup? 🐶💜 These Blueberry Bunny Bites are packed with nutritious goodness and are just as fun to make as they are for your dog to eat!
✨ Why Your Pup Will Love These Treats:
- Carrots add natural sweetness and a boost of fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants.
- Blueberries are tiny superfoods, loaded with antioxidants and nutrients to support your pup’s health.
- Raw Honey (for dogs over 1 year old) is a delicious natural sweetener—but be mindful if your pup has a compromised immune system or diabetes
🐾 Perfect for Every Pup!
Got a grain-sensitive pup? No worries! Simply swap wheat flour for oat flour to make these treats grain-free. If your dog has a sensitive tummy, you can also grind the rolled oats into a fine flour—making them easier to digest.
⏳ Short on time? Skip the grating! Canned carrots work just as well—just be sure to rinse and drain them before mashing. One 14 ounce can yields about 1 cup. Tip – I store the other half of the mashed carrots in a bag in the freezer for ready-mashed carrots next time.
So, let’s get baking! Think Spring, think Easter, and treat your pup to a homemade snack made with love! 🐶💛🌷
Friendly Reminder:
I may know my way around the treat jar, but I’m not a veterinarian! The recipes I share on The Barking Blogger are made with love and good intentions, but every pup is different. If your dog has allergies, a sensitive tummy, or you just want to be extra sure, give your vet a quick woof before trying out a new treat. After all, a happy, healthy pup is the best kind of pup!
Blueberry Bunny Bites
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients – In a large bowl,combine the grated (or mashed) carrots and blueberries.1/2 cup carrots , 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Add dry ingredients – Stir in the flour, rolled oats, honey (optional) and beaten egg. Mix well until a soft dough forms. If you used canned carrots, you may need to add a little more flour to form the dough.1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 tbsp raw honey, 1 egg beaten, 1/2 cup rolled oats
- Shape the treats – Scoop small portions and flatten them into biscuits of whatever size your dog prefers. Little dog = little biscuits. Big dog = big biscuits.
- Bake – Drop treats on the prepared baking sheet and flatten with fork. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden. Tip – If fresh carrots were used, bake for 20 minutes but if canned carrots were used, bake 25 minutes or until firm and lightly golden.
- Cool completely – Let the treats cool before serving to your pup.
- Store – Keep in an airtight container: Refrigerator: Up to 1 week Freezer: Up to 1 month
Notes
- Carrots – freshly grated carrots are best but if you are in a crunch for time, canned carrots will work. One can of carrots equals approximately one cup of mashed carrots. TIP – I put the other half cup in the freezer for ready-mashed carrots next time I bake these. Be sure to rinse and drain the canned carrots well. If you can find organic or low sodium/no salt canned carrots, those are best.
- Whole Wheat Flour – for grain-free treats, substitute oat flour.
- Honey – Only use raw honey with no added ingredients. Honey is OPTIONAL and should not be added if your dog is under one year of age, diabetic or has a compromised immune system.
- Rolled Oats – If your pup has a sensitive tummy, consider pulverizing the rolled oats into a finer texture for easier digestion.
