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Crunchy Popcorn Treats Dogs Go Crazy For recipe card

Crunchy Popcorn Treats Dogs Go Crazy For

Easy dog-friendly popcorn clusters with peanut butter, carob, and turkey turkey bacon.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 cups of popcorn clusters
Course: Dog Treats
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 cups air-popped popcorn unsalted and unbuttered, hard kernels removed
  • 1/2 cup xylitol-free creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup carob chips
  • 1/4 cup cooked crumbled turkey turkey bacon, unsalted, fat trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Method
 

  1. Spread the air-popped popcorn on a large baking sheet and pick out any unpopped or hard kernels, leaving only fully popped pieces.
  2. Transfer the cleaned popcorn to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  3. Place the peanut butter, carob chips, and coconut oil in a small saucepan.
  4. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 2 to 3 minutes so it is warm but not hot.
  6. Pour the warm peanut butter and carob mixture over the popcorn.
  7. Gently toss with a spatula or your hands until the popcorn is lightly and evenly coated.
  8. Sprinkle the crumbled turkey turkey bacon over the coated popcorn and toss again so the turkey bacon clings to the popcorn.
  9. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Drop small spoonfuls of the coated popcorn mixture onto the lined baking sheet, forming loose clusters.
  11. Arrange the clusters in a single layer without stacking.
  12. Let the clusters set at room temperature for 45 to 60 minutes, or refrigerate for 20 minutes, until firm and dry to the touch.
  13. Once set, transfer the popcorn clusters to an airtight container.
  14. Store in the refrigerator until serving and let a cluster sit at room temperature for a few minutes before offering to your dog.

Notes

- Always use xylitol-free peanut butter, as xylitol is highly toxic to dogs.
- Serve these treats in moderation and adjust your dog’s regular meals to account for extra calories.