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Tuna Cat Treats

Make tuna cat treats with coconut flour from no-salt-added tuna, an egg and olive oil. Bake small treats and give only a few a day.

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Sara Noel
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Tuna cat treats

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No-salt tuna, coconut flour, an egg and olive oil pulsed into dough and baked into small cat treats.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CoursePet Treats
CuisineAmerican
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can of no salt added tuna 5 oz
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse the whole can of tuna, liquid and all, in a food processor until finely chopped.
  3. Mix the tuna, coconut flour and egg into a dough in a bowl, then stir in the olive oil.
  4. Scoop out teaspoon or tablespoon portions, roll into balls, set them on the sheet, and press flat with a fork.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes (about 5 minutes longer for crispier treats).
  6. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Refrigerate in an airtight container; discard after about 7 days. Can be frozen to keep longer.
Safety: use no-salt-added tuna; treats only occasionally, no more than 10% of daily calories, not a complete diet.
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