Homemade Grain-Free Dog Food

Name: Homemade Grain-Free Dog Food
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped; 0.25 cup water; 6 eggs; 3 pounds ground chicken; 6 ounces chicken livers, chopped; 3 tablespoons sunflower seed oil; 4 cups baby spinach leaves

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I developed this homemade grain-free dog food because my dog is getting older and his health has become more of a priority. I worry about how many nutrients kibble may lose through the cooking process. This food includes all of the vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids that my dog needs. It took me a bit of research to figure out what foods to use and in what proportions. The protein ingredients include liver and poultry (dark meat poultry is best), sunflower oil for linoleic acid, and 10 other essential amino acids that dogs need in their diet.

Recipe by nursekja

Updated on April 14, 2023

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 cups

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Ingredients

4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 apples - peeled, cored, and chopped (make sure seeds are removed)
¼ cup water
6 eggs
3 pounds ground chicken
6 ounces chicken livers, chopped
3 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
4 cups baby spinach leaves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place carrots, apples, and water into a pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a bowl and set aside. Place eggshells onto a baking sheet.
Bake eggshells in the preheated oven until dry, 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove eggshells from the oven and pulverize using a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder.
Combine ground chicken, chicken livers, reserved eggs, ground eggshells, and sunflower oil in a large skillet. Heat over medium heat, mixing occasionally, until chicken is browned and crumbly and livers are no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
Place spinach on top of meat mixture, then cover with a lid and steam until soft, about 5 minutes.
Mash softened carrots and apples in a bowl with a potato masher and add to meat mixture. Mix until well combined.

Tips

Use organic apples to avoid pesticides and be sure to remove all apple seeds as they are toxic to dogs.

Store three days' worth in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Freeze remaining food in three-day portions. Defrost in the refrigerator on the first day of use. Heat each cup for 45 seconds in the microwave, and let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291	Calories
12g	Fat
7g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 242mg	81%
Sodium 144mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 9mg	46%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 490mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.