Bark B Que Rrrrribs Canine Treat Recipes

DOG BARK

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
• In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Coarsely chop bacon; set aside.
• Using 1 1/4-inch small dog bone cookie cutter, cut 15 dog bone shapes out of cheese slices. Set aside.
• In medium bowl, microwave carob chips uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer. Stir in peanut butter.
• Spread carob mixture on foil to 1/4-inch thickness, about a 9-inch square. Immediately sprinkle with bacon and cheese; press lightly into carob mixture. Chill until set, about 15 minutes in freezer, or 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Remove from foil; break into 18 pieces. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for 5 days.

BANANA AND CAROB RUFFLES DOG TREAT

Steps:

• Make the cake base: Preheat the oven to 350˚. Coat a nonstick 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Combine the water, diced and mashed bananas, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla, the egg and honey in a large bowl and whisk well. Whisk the whole-wheat flour with the baking powder in a separate bowl. Add to the banana mixture and mix well. Spread in the prepared pan.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out dry, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto a rack; let cool completely.
• Roughly break up the cooled cake and transfer to a food processor. Process into coarse crumbs.
• Make the frosting: Combine the cream cheese, carob powder and remaining 1 tablespoon vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the carob frosting to the crumb mixture and mix with a rubber spatula. Scoop into balls with a small dough scoop. Roll in carob powder, chopped peanuts or coconut. Refrigerate until ready to serve, or up to 5 days.