The Best and Easiest Homemade Liver Dog Treat Recipes

Dogs are beloved members of the family. From fluffy beds and comfortable crates to quality dog food and entertaining toys, you strive to provide the best life for your pooch. You already buy them plenty of snacks, but did you know it’s easy to make healthy, homemade liver dog treats for your pup? Keep reading for four easy recipes you can use to spoil your furry friend!

Easy Homemade Liver Dog Treat Recipes

You’ve already tried your hand at pumpkin dog treats – why not give homemade liver dog treat recipes a go? Firstly, our furry friends love the taste of liver treats. Secondly, liver provides our pups with a variety of awesome health benefits due to being packed full of great nutrients, such as vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin D, iron, copper, zinc, and fatty acids. Check out these four healthy and easy options to spoil your pooch!

1. Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Liver Bites

Recipe from AllRecipes

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup of Rolled Oats
• 1 Cup of All-Purpose Flour
• ½ Pound of Chicken Livers, Trimmed and Rinsed
• 2 Large Eggs
• Approximately 1 Tablespoon of Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch, square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Add oats to a food processor. Pulse the oats 10-15 seconds until they are finely chopped. Combine the oats with the flour in a large mixing bowl.
3. Place the chicken livers into the food processor and process 10-15 seconds until smooth. Add your eggs to the livers and blend about 10 seconds until well combined. Add your vegetable oil and mix until combined.
4. Add your liver mixture to your mixing bowl and combine with the oat and flour mixture. Once well mixed, spoon your mixture into the baking dish.
5. Bake your mixture at 325°F for 30-40 minutes until firm to the touch. You do not want your liver treats to be hard and crispy.
6. Remove the treats from the oven. Once cooled completely, cut into 50 treats.

2. Bubba’s Easy Dehydrated Beef Liver Treats

Recipe from The Salty Pot

Ingredients:

• ½ Pound of Beef Liver

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Rinse off the beef liver with water. Pat the beef liver dry and then use a sharp knife to carefully cut it into treats that are approximately 1.5” to 2” in size.
3. Place the treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast them in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
4. After roasting the treats for 30 minutes, it’s time to dehydrate the treats. If you have a countertop dehydrator, that’s a great option. Additionally, some ovens even have an option to dehydrate. If not, lower the temperature on your stove as low as possible and prop open the door a few inches.
5. Dehydrate the treats for about 3-5 hours. While dehydrating, the treats will become hard and appear almost black. It’s important to ensure there is no remaining moisture in the treats to prevent them from growing mold.
6. Once fully dehydrated, store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

3. Chicken Liver Meatballs

Recipe from Pawsome Recipes

Ingredients:

• 1 Pound of Chicken Livers
• 1 Cup of Spinach
• ¼ Cup of Fresh Parsley
• 1 Egg
• ½ Cup of Coconut Flour
• 2 Tablespoons of Nutritional Yeast
• 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Rinse and pat dry the chicken livers.
3. Brown the chicken livers in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Combine the chicken livers with the spinach, parsley, egg, yeast, and olive oil in a food processor and pulse the mixture until smooth.
5. Transfer the treat mixture to a large bowl. Add the flour and stir until fully incorporated with the rest of the mixture.
6. Once fully combined, roll the dough into balls an appropriate treat size for your specific dog(s). Place the meatballs onto a lined baking sheet.
7. Bake the meatballs at 350°F until golden brown – approximately 20 minutes.
8. Once the meatballs are golden brown, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely before serving.

4. Liver, Blueberry, and Potato Dog Treats

Recipe from The Idaho Potato Commission

Ingredients:

• ½ Pound of Beef Liver
• 5 Ounces of Cooked Potatoes (Allow Them to Cool Before Using)
• ½ Cup of Blueberries
• 1 Egg

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Line a baking pan with tinfoil, then grease it using non-stick cooking spray.
3. Cut your cooled potatoes into small chunks.
4. Rinse and pat dry the beef liver. Chop it into small chunks, then place it in a blender or food processor along with the blueberries, potatoes, and egg. Blend until the combination becomes a smooth paste.
5. Pour the mixture into the baking pan and bake it at 350°F for 50 minutes.
6. Remove the treats from the oven and allow them to cool completely. Once cool, cut the treats into small, bite-sized pieces and serve!

Loving the Liver Life

Whether you just love spending time in the kitchen or you’re trying to reduce the number of processed snacks your pooch eats, these homemade liver dog treat recipes are sure to be a favorite in your household. Now, the choice is yours: Will you start with beef or chicken? Are you feeling simple, dehydrated snacks or fancy meatballs? Which will your pup be taste-testing first?

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