Deluxe Dog Bones

Prep: 15 min Cook: 70 min Cuisine: American

Deluxe Dog Bones are crunchy, nutritious treats made with beef liver, eggs, cottage cheese, wheat germ, and whole wheat flour, perfect for rewarding your furry friend.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. beef livers
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 c. low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 c. wheat germ
  • 3 1/4 c. whole wheat flour

Instructions

  1. Cut livers into 1-inch chunks and add 1 cup water.
  2. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes until no longer pink.
  3. Drain off liquid and add water to make 1 cup.
  4. Put livers in a food processor; break in eggs (including shells).
  5. Puree, adding reserved liquid as needed to keep mixture moving.
  6. Scrape into a bowl; mix in remaining ingredients.
  7. Turn onto a board and knead until not sticky.
  8. Clean the board; dust with flour.
  9. Dust a ball of dough with flour.
  10. Roll out 1/4-inch thick.
  11. Shape bones by hand or use a cookie cutter.
  12. Bake for 1 hour at 300°F.
  13. If not hard when cooled, return to oven and bake 10 minutes longer.
  14. Store in an airtight container or freeze.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

439 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 27.9g 36% DV
Carbs 40.6g 15% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.7g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 149.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 187.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 68.8mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 25mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 81.5mg 6% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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