Meaty Muffins
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Meaty Muffins
This is one of the first canine meals I created and still one of Kirby's favorites! It's also one of the easiest to make - just mix and bake. These muffins are chock full of healthy ingredients and can be frozen for make ahead meals. A batch makes 17 - 20 muffins with each muffin being equal to one meal for Kirby who weighs in at 14 lbs. A smaller pup can eat less and if your dog is larger, you can mix a good quality kibble with it.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown rice, cooked
- 1 1/2 cups instant mashed potatoes or 1 large potato, shredded or finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded or finely chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup regular rolled oats
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Preparation Instructions:
1. Cook brown rice according to package directions. I usually make two to four cups since it makes a nice side dish or an easy lunch to carry to work.
2. In a large bowl mix together all of the ingredients using your hands to thoroughly blend.
3. Spray muffin cups with non stick spray and fill each one with some of the meat mixture patting down to make it firm.
4. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until surface feels set.
5. Cool on a rack 10 minutes or longer.
Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to four months.
I make a batch and then freeze in ziplock freezer bags. K irby can eat one a day so I place one in the refrigerator in the morning, then in the evening I pop it in the microwave for about 15 seconds. I feed it alone or mix it with some kibble.
