Your dog sees turkey come out of the fridge and suddenly becomes a Michelin-trained begging professional, right?
Tail going. Eyes sparkling. Sitting without being asked. Pretending they’ve never been fed before.
Same 😂
And honestly — who can blame them? Turkey smells amazing and beats mystery-meat treats from the store that somehow cost $14 and still smell like the inside of a fish tank.
So today, we’re making homemade dog treats with turkey that are:
✅ healthy
✅ super easy
✅ budget-friendly
✅ drool-worthy
✅ picky-pup approved
No fancy chef skills required. If you can mix stuff in a bowl, you're qualified.
Apron optional. Dog supervision mandatory. Let's cook.
Need reasons? Here you go:
Beginner-proof. It’s like Meal Prep Lite.
Super high-protein, low-fat = healthy doggo.
Zero preservatives. Zero weird-stuff. Zero “why is that ingredient 15 letters?”
Uses ground turkey (cheap + easy).
Freezer-friendly, so future-you will love you.
Your dog will look at you like you're Gordon Ramsay’s cooler cousin.
And IMO, there's something deeply satisfying about being able to say
"Oh, I bake my dog's treats."
Smug? Maybe. Worth it? Absolutely 😌
- 1 lb ground turkey
1 egg
½ cup pumpkin purée (plain — not the sweet pie filling!)
½ cup oat flour (blend oats into powder)
1 tbsp flaxseed (optional — fiber & shiny coat magic)'
No garlic, no onion, no seasoning.This is a pure turkey energy zone.
1️⃣ Preheat your oven
Set to 350°F (180°C).
Don’t skip preheating unless you enjoy chaos and disappointment.
2️⃣ Mix ingredients
Throw turkey, egg, pumpkin, oat flour, flaxseed in a bowl.
Stir until everything becomes one happy meat-dough family.
3️⃣ Shape into tiny treats
Roll into mini meatballs or flatten into little disks.
Think cute, bite-size training treats, not turkey hockey pucks.
Bonus points: Use mini cookie cutters for paws, hearts, bones 💅
4️⃣ Bake
Place on parchment (unless scrubbing pans is your love language).
Bake 20–24 minutes, until firm.
Do not walk away unless you enjoy burning things.
5️⃣ Cool & serve
Cool before feeding unless you want a dog with a scorched tongue and trust issues.
Your dog will be staring, drooling, and doing dramatic sighs at the oven.
This is normal.
There you go — homemade dog treats with turkey that take almost no effort and make your dog think you're their personal private chef.
You're now:
🐕 Dog treat boss
💪 Healthy snack provider
🧠 Smart money saver
🥇 “Best Human Ever” award winner
Time to go flex your creation and watch your pup magically develop perfect behavior while the treats last 😌🐾
Now excuse me — my dog is staring at me like I owe him rent and snacks.
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