Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2019

www.MtPleasant.Pet | www.MPVets.Pet | www.facebook.com/MPpets G U I D E PETS 22 PARSLEY AND MINT BREATH REFRESHERS Ingredients • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped • ½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped • 1 large egg • ¼ cup water, plus 1 tablespoon (more water as needed to form dough) • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Add oats to blender (food processer works well) and pulse until flour-like. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together diced parsley, mint, egg, water and oil. Add oat flour and stir to combine. 4. Knead dough a few times, then turn out onto lightly floured surface. 5. Using hands or rolling pin, flatten dough to about an eighth of an inch thick. Using a cookie cutter of choice, cut out treats. Place treats about ¼ inch apart on a parchment-lined or nonstick cookie sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until golden and crispy. 6. Allow treats to completely cool before serving. Store in airtight container. EASY DOG TREAT Recipes Running low on treats for your favorite friend? Or maybe you just want to try your hand at baking for your perfect pet. Or perhaps you’re looking to save a few bucks, as your canine treat connoisseur tends to inhale each bag faster than the paychecks come in. Whatever your reason is for making homemade dog treats, you’re sure to please both yourself — knowing you can make dog treats — and your pup with these sweet and savory flavors. By Helen Harris Photo by Helen Harris.