Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the pumpkin puree and egg to a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Finely chop the cooked chicken and add it to the bowl. Mix until the chicken is evenly distributed.
- Add the oat flour gradually and stir until a soft dough forms.
- If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, add the water a little at a time until it holds together.
- Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll it to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Use a small cookie cutter to cut the dough into bite sized treats. Gather the leftover dough, roll it again, and continue cutting.
- Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet with a little space between each piece.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the treats are firm and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the treats to cool completely before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Pumpkin Tip: Use plain 100% pumpkin puree. Avoid pumpkin pie filling because it can contain sugar, spices, and other ingredients that are not appropriate for cats.
- Chicken Tip: Use plain cooked chicken without salt, onion, garlic, sauces, or seasoning.
- Storage: Keep cooled treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze extra treats for longer storage.
- Serving: These treats should be offered in small portions as an occasional addition to your cat's regular complete and balanced food.
- Common Mistake to Avoid: Avoid adding milk, sugar, salt, garlic, onion, spices, or artificial sweeteners.
- Texture Tip: For a softer treat, avoid overbaking. If your cat prefers a firmer texture, allow the treats to bake until they are completely set before cooling.
