Pamper your pet (and any other canine visitors who might turn up with the trick or treaters) with a flavorful oat, cream cheese and berry cookie. He will soon be looking forward to next year's festivities!
Makes 30-35
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
8 oz (250 g) oats
1 egg, beaten
8 oz (250 g) low-fat cream cheese
4 oz (125 g) strawberries, chopped
3 oz (75 g) blueberries, crushed or chopped
For the frosting:
4 oz. low-fat cream cheese
1. Mix together all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well combined. Grease 2 baking sheets with oil.
2. Brush a decorative cookie cutter, such as a witch's hat, or crescent, with oil and place on to the cookie sheet. Spoon a little of the mixture into the cookie cutter and press down in an even layer. Carefully lift away the cutter. Repeat with the remainder of the mixture.
3. Bake in a preheated oven, 325 degrees F (160 degrees C, Gas Mark 3) for 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
4. Place the cream cheese in a small bowl and beat with a fork to soften, then transfer to a piping bag fitted with a fine nozzle. Decorate each of the cookies.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips 'n Tails
Oats are a good source of dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates. They make a comforting filler if feeding raw or cooked with meat and vegetables. Pour 5 oz (150 g) of oats into a saucepan and cover with boiling water. Leave to soften and cool. Mix the softened oats with meat or fish and a handful of blended vegetables to create a warming winter dinner.
PUPSNACKS
Stephanie Mehanna
Robert S. Goldstein, V.M.D.
Veterinary Consultant
