Christmas coconut treats.

Illustration by Emma Finn @lick_the_hand

It’s no secret that we love to indulge over the holiday season with lots of food. Christmas dinners, cakes and cocktails. But be careful, there are many foods that are dangerous to dogs so be sure to keep these out of reach from your pups, that includes our yummy Turkey and gravy, this Is a big no no. So, we’ve put together a yummy recipe for your pup! Dog friendly homemade coconut Christmas treats.

Ingredients

 55g Oats (blended) 

120g Wholemeal spelt flour  

35g Peanut butter

1 Egg

25g Desiccated coconut

½ tsp Cinnamon 

3 tbsp Coconut oil

150g Yogurt

½ - 1 Cup water

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 160C and line the baking tray with baking paper.

2. Combine Flour, oats, cinnamon and small amount of water to a bowl.

3. In a separate bowl combine the peanut butter, 2 tbsp coconut oil and egg together in a bowl then mix well. 

4. Now combine the wet mixture of peanut butter, coconut oil and egg to the dry mixture to the dry mix of flour, oats and cinnamon until you have a firm dough, add more water as needed.

5. Lightly flour surface then roll out dough and cut out shapes.

6. Place the cookies onto the lined baking tray.

7. Then bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden.

8. Transfer to wire rack then leave to cool.

If you would like to decorate these follow steps below.

9. To make the topping Combine 1 tbsp Coconut oil and 150g yogurt, then insert into pipping bag or pipping bottle.

10. Now you can get festive and decorate the biscuits.

Making sure the cookies are completely cooled down now it’s time for the dogs to enjoy their treats!

Trying this recipe at home? Make sure you tag us on Instagram @barkandtumble so we can see your creations.