Valentine’s Day Dog Treats: Cranberry Hearts

Serena Faber Nelson Founder & Pet Lifestyle Writer

Pet lifestyle expert Serena Faber-Nelson is the founder of Pretty Fluffy. A contributor to Everyday with Rachael Ray, Modern Dog Magazine, Cesars Way and more; her modern, stylized take on DIY dog treats has seen her recipes viewed millions of times over.

Serena is the author of the go-to dog mom bible, Dog Mama, and the popular dog treat recipe book, Healthy Homemade Dog Treats.

These oh-so sweet Valentine’s Day dog treats are a fun way to share the love and include your pup in your Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Yes, Valentine’s Day is a human holiday…but we all know who your one true love really is (hint: the cutie with the waggy tail).

Cute, crunchy and made with love, these Cranberry Hearts are the perfect Valentine’s Day treats for dogs that will win your pup’s heart all over again.

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Why we love these homemade Valentine’s treats for dogs

What is so great about these grain-free dog treats you ask? Let us count the ways!

They are a total breeze to make, include five healthy ingredients, and are deeelicious. The dried cranberries (a superfood fruit for dogs) add a pop of fruity flavour to each bite-size treat. Your pup just won’t be able to resist these little love tokens!

And come to think of it, neither will you.

Yep, these cute and easy homemade dog treats are human-friendly too!

We hope you and your pup love these adorable and tasty Valentine’s Day dog treats.

Valentine’s Day Dog Treat Recipe: Cranberry Hearts

Ingredients

• 2 free range eggs
• 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 3-4 tablespoons of coconut flour
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 165°C.
• Beat 2 eggs and set aside.
• Combine your almond flour, coconut oil and dried cranberries together in a bowl. 
• Once combined, pour in the eggs and mix together with your hands. The dough will be very wet.
  
• Begin adding in your coconut flour one TBSP at a time, mixing in each one after added. You want to achieve a consistency that is easy to roll and not super sticky. This will require between 3-4 TBSP depending on your brand of flour and size of your eggs. The dough should easily form a ball.
• Rollout your dough and cut out the treats using bite-sized cookie cutters, like these hearts which are perfect for Valentine’s Day (Tip: Sprinkle a little coconut flour on top of your dough to keep it from sticking to the cookie cutters!)
• Place your treats on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until crisp.
• Makes approx. 20 treats (dependant on size of cutter).

Let cool before giving to your pooch and enjoy!

Have a beautiful Valentine’s Day, and give some extra smooches to those pooches xoxo

** The above recipe is for treats only and should not replace your dog’s regular meal plans. Always check with your vet about any major changes to your dog’s diet.

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