Homemade Pet Treats (for Animals)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 eggs
2 jars baby food, any meat flavor

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a jellyroll pan with parchment paper.

Mix ingredients until smooth. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is firm.

Cool and cut into squares. The treats will have a consistency similar to a sponge.

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Puppy Chow (for People)

INGREDIENTS

8 cups crispy rice cereal squares
½ cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy as you prefer)
¼ cup butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

Melt the chocolate, butter, and peanut butter in microwave* or in a saucepan over low heat; add vanilla. Mix until smooth.

Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until coated. Cool slightly.

Pour powdered sugar into large paper bag (or large bowl with lid), add coated cereal and shake until well coated. Cool on wax paper on counter.

Store in airtight container.

TIPS

• Spray measuring cup with Pam before filling with peanut butter – the PB will slide right out.

• *To melt chocolate in microwave, place in microwave-safe container. Microwave for one minute, stir, then microwave another 30 seconds. Do not overcook.

• Leave the room while mixture is cooling so you’re not tempted to snarf it all down while it’s hot. You might burn the roof of your mouth. It’s worth the wait.