Coconut Berry Bites
This is a fun way to serve coconut oil to your dogs, and the addition of berries provides a super boost of anti-oxidants, vitamins and fiber.
Important! This is not a substitute for a nutritionally complete meal. This is a treat recipe and may be fed as a fresh food treat in place of processed treats.
Basic Ingredients:
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Coconut oil
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Unsweetened shredded dried coconut
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Berries - either fresh or frozen. Use blueberries, raspberries, cranberries
Steps:
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Re-hydrate the unsweetened coconut in water for about 10 minutes before using.
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Liquefy the coconut oil by placing the solid coconut oil in a measuring cup, and then place the measuring cup in a bowl of warm water.
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Firm berries, such as cranberries, need to be whizzed in the food processor before using. This step is not needed for soft berries or soft fruit.
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Place a pinch of shredded coconut in each ice cube tray or food grade silicone mold.
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Pour the coconut oil into the molds. Fill only 3/4 full to leave room for the berries.
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Add two or three berries, or a tiny spoonful of berries on the top.
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Freeze until set. About 15 - 20 minutes.
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Pop out of the molds and store in the freezer to be added to meals or fed as a treat.
Nutrition Tips:
Coconut oil is known for its antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial properties, and is commonly recommended to improve skin and coat health in dogs, combat yeast overgrowth. It's also known as a brain booster food.
Coconut oil should be virgin, and either expeller or cold pressed, organic, and GMO.
I like using paw print or bone shaped food grade silicone molds for dog treats. Each of my paw print holds about 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil which equals about 60 calories, so it's important to keep this in mind as you plan your dog's meals and treats.
Watch how I make Coconut Berry Bites!