But wait – got a finicky furkid who turns up their nose at veggies? Enter the savory sequel: Swap pumpkin for pureed liver (chicken or beef, steamed and blended silky), cranking the iron and vitamin A to superhero levels. It's like the original but with a meaty makeover—dough gets richer (add a tsp water if it rebels), same yield and bake time, but that aroma? Your dog'll orbit the kitchen like a moth to a flame. (Moderation alert: Liver's a nutrient ninja, but cap at 10% of weekly treats to dodge vitamin overload—vet wisdom rules.)
Ingredients (For Iron-Infused Tail-Spins: 30-40 Treats)
- 200g sourdough starter discard (unfed, room temp): Tangy tango base—warm it if it's chilly for seamless swirling.
- ½ cup (120g) cooked liver puree (chicken or beef, steamed/boiled and blended): Savory supercharge—fully cooked and cooled to keep germs at bay.
- ¼ cup (64g) natural peanut butter (unsalted, unsweetened): Nutty sidekick—xylitol? Never!
- 2 tbsp (28g) tallow, melted: Fat-fueled fabulousness—grass-fed for the win.
- 1 large egg: Binding boss with a shiny finish.
- 1½ cups (135g) rolled oats: Half pulsed to flour for structure, half whole for that satisfying snap.
Instructions: Savory Sourdough Showdown
1. Oat Assault: Prime the Power Players
Pulse ½ cup oats to coarse crumbs in your blender. Preheat to 350°F (175°C), parchment up that sheet—showtime!
2. Wet Whirlwind: Unleash the Umami
Whisk discard, liver luxe, PB, tallow, and egg till lump-less and lush. That meaty whiff? Incoming doggy delegation.
3. Dough Domination: Knead the Nutrient Knot
Fold in oats gradually till it's a pliant powerhouse (cookie dough's cooler cousin). Crumbly? Water whisper. Ready to roll? High paw!
4. Shape Shenanigans: Biscuit Bonanza
Roll to ¼-inch on a dusted deck, slice into paw-some shapes (liver leaves? Why not?). Sheet 'em up—spread-free zone.
5. Bake Bonfire & Cool Quest: Crunch Quest Complete
20-25 minutes to golden glory (midway flip for fairness). Rack-cool for 30—store fridge-fresh or freezer-fierce.
Tail-End Treat Tips
Amp the adventure with carob “chocolate” drizzles (dog-safe, obvs) or apple bits for fruity flair. These probiotic powerhouses boost B vitamins and blood health—your pup's new MVP. Share the love, but start small for newbies. Happy baking, and may your discard days end in endless zoomies!