May 31, 2013

Easy Meal: Turkey Meatballs



As you know, Cairn terriers tend to put on weight easily. Our CFO, Junka, is no exception!  Summer is around the corner. It’s time to shed that winter weight. Here is the super easy, low cal, high fiber & high protein meal I created for my lovely puppies:

Green beans is a great low calorie way to fill up their tiny tummies. They also are a good source of fiber, vitamins C & K, and manganese. Coconut oil helps improve digestion and nutrient absorption. It also helps promote normal thyroid function, which in this case good for chubby Junka. I don’t use any seasoning, sugar or salt in any of my cooking for my dogs. Sugar & salt can create health issues for them, and, more important, their bodies don’t need those.




Ingredients
1lb Organic Ground Turkey
½ C Fresh Green Beans – cut crosswise
¼ C Flaxseed Meal
2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1 Egg

Preheat oven to 350F
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, green beans & flaxseed meal. Mix well. Stir in coconut oil & egg, so they coat all the meat & vegetables.
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in a single layer on 13” x 9” baking dish.
Bake for 20-30 mins.

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