Thanksgiving Turkey Gobblers for Dogs
Treat your furry friend to a festive feast with these Thanksgiving Turkey Gobblers for Dogs! Made with wholesome, dog-friendly ingredients like lean ground turkey, mashed sweet potato, rolled oats, and grated carrot, these bite-sized treats are both nutritious and delicious. Enhanced with a touch of unsweetened applesauce and a sprinkle of dried parsley, these turkey balls are the perfect way to include your pup in the holiday festivities. Quick to prepare and oven-baked to perfection in just 25 minutes, they’re ideal for a healthy snack or a special occasion. Plus, they freeze beautifully, making it easy to keep your dog’s tail wagging long after Thanksgiving is over. Show your loyal companion some extra love with these easy homemade dog treats that are packed with flavor and seasonal goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup sweet potato (mashed, cooked and cooled)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 medium carrot (finely grated)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, mashed sweet potato, rolled oats, egg, dried parsley, unsweetened applesauce, and grated carrot.
Using clean hands or a spoon, mix all the ingredients until well combined.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and shape them into small bite-sized balls.
Place the turkey balls on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced slightly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the turkey balls are cooked through and lightly golden.
Allow the turkey gobblers to cool completely before serving to your dog.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 542 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 604 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.1 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 110.6 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
