If you are out all day with your dog, have a strenuous training session planned or a busy day at a show, these snack bars are ideal for active dogs and those that need a pick me up.
You will need:
A baking tray lined with baking parchment
250g Gluten free Rolled oats or Oatmeal
A generous pinch of Pumpkin seeds
1 small ripe mashed banana
Optional half teaspoon of almond nut butter (must be palm oil & xylitol free) Pip & Nut make a good one.
4 blueberries, lightly crushed with a fork or dried unsweetened cranberries.
1 teaspoon of local honey (not for pups under 12 months) or blackstrap molasses
1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon of your favourite Hedgerow Hounds herbal blend. The Crowning Glory blend would look great in this bar!
Optional quarter teaspoon of cinnamon or turmeric, if your dog likes the taste.
Place the oats, seeds, berries and banana into a saucepan over a low heat. When the contents are starting to get warm add the coconut oil, honey and cinnamon, stirring and crushing with the back of a fork if necessary, until the ingredients are combined.
Spoon evenly onto the baking tray, levelling out and pressing down firmly with the back of a wooden spoon.
Place on the middle shelf of a pre-heated oven at 180c for approximately 20-25 minutes until a light golden brown.
Remove the tray from the oven and while still warm gently cut the size of rectangles you require with a knife. Leave to cool completely in the tin before lifting the energy bars out.
Make sure the bars are cold before storing in an airtight container for up to a week or alternatively wrap the bars individually and freeze.
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