These are the crunchiest dog treats yet! Good for keeping canine teeth healthy and clean! Best of all, these vegan treats are easy to make in any size.
Makes about 3-4 cups small treats.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c bacon-flavored TVP* (textured vegetable protein)
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 c boiling water
- 1 c whole wheat flour
- 1/4 c nutritional yeast flakes
- 3 Tbsp gluten flour
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degree F and ready a 15 x 9 inch jelly roll pan.
- Place TVP, chia seeds and boiling water in a food chopper. Allow to stand 15 minutes to soften.
- Pulse until finely ground.
- In a medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Add TVP mixture and stir. When too thick to stir, use clean hands to knead in bowl.
- Place dough on lightly floured surface. Lightly flour a rolling pin and roll out into a rectangle that is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Transfer the rolled dough to pan(s) and pat into corners and edges.
- Use a sharp knife to score the dough into squares of a size suitable for your dog. Be sure to cut all the way to the bottom and edges.
- Bake two hours in the center of the oven. Cool completely and break apart. Place treats in a sealed container or jar.
These bacon-flavored bits are known by a brand name, “Bacos”.