Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the cooked, finely crumbled ground chicken to a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the blueberries, beaten egg, oat flour, and flaxseed meal to the bowl.
- Mix well, gently mashing the blueberries with the back of a spoon so they break and release some juice while still leaving small pieces.
- Check the texture; if the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add the chicken broth or water 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing until you have a soft, moldable dough that holds together when squeezed.
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, sprinkle in a little extra oat flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is sticky but not wet.
- Lightly dust your hands and work surface with oat flour and transfer the dough to the surface.
- Shape the dough into a rough log, then roll and divide it into 16 equal portions.
- Roll each portion between your hands into long sticks about the width of your pinky finger, keeping them as even in thickness as possible.
- Arrange the sticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the sticks are set and firm to the touch with lightly golden edges.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the dog sticks cool completely on a wire rack before serving to your dog.
Notes
- Store cooled chicken blueberry dog sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
- For longer storage, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 2 months.
- Always use plain, unseasoned cooked chicken with no onions, garlic, or added salt.
- Cut sticks into smaller pieces for training treats or for very small dogs.
- For longer storage, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 2 months.
- Always use plain, unseasoned cooked chicken with no onions, garlic, or added salt.
- Cut sticks into smaller pieces for training treats or for very small dogs.
