Zeus’ Canine Cakes (Bake-a-Bone Recipe) - July 2016

INGREDIENTS:

CAKES:

2 cups of Whole wheat (or regular) flour*

1 ½ cups milk

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ cup shortening*

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon honey

FROSTING:

12 ounces nonfat cream cheese

2 teaspoons honey

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Plug on Bake-A-Bone, when the green light comes on, it’s ready to bake!

  2. Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix until well blended.

  3. Using a silicone or rubber spatula, spoon the batter into each lower bone mold.

  4. Close unit and bake 8 to 10 minutes.

  5. Cool on a rack for 30 minutes. For storage suggestions, or how to create a crunchier treat, see page 20.

  6. Mix frosting ingredients. Spread onto each bone!

FOR A CRUNCHIER TREAT:

After baking in your Bake-A-Bone, preheat your oven to 350 degrees; place your baked treats into the oven, and Turn OFF. Let bones sit in TURNED OFF oven for 4-6 hours to dry out.

FOR LONGER LASTING TREATS:

Refrigerate your treats in air tight container. Freeze leftovers for later.

*Whole wheat flour vs. all purpose flour   - -   All purpose flour is stripped of the bran and germ, the most nutrient-dense parts of the grain, during processing. Whole wheat flour retains both layers along with their vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and fiber.

*Shortening vs. butter  - -  Each tablespoon of butter provides 7.2 grams (36%) of saturated fat, one of the so-called “bad fats” since it can cause your cholesterol levels to increase, raising your heart disease risk.

SPECIAL NOTES:

                If substitute all purpose flour, it won’t be as healthy for your dog.

                Many dictations say the all purpose flour tends to have a bigger impact on blood
                sugar due to the body’s inability to break down the carbohydrates in enriched
                white or all purpose flour.

Sincerely,
Chip & Jessica