We always have heard that sweets are not good for dogs, and it is true. Too much sugar content can potentially harm your dog and can create many problems. But that won’t stop our love for pets and giving some sweets every once in a while. And why not, dogs love sweets, right? So, to make sure your dog stays healthy and also enjoys sweets during special occasions just like you do, we have brought one of the healthiest sweet recipes for dogs. So, without wasting any more time, let’s learn how to make healthy sweets/Mithai for dogs.
Sweets or Mithai are considered harmful for dogs. They contain a lot of sugar that contains extra calories which is not good for dogs, and it may cause you to gain weight which can cause many health problems like joint issues, hyp issues, digestive problems, skin problems, etc.
Remember: It might not be a big issue to give one or 2 sweets sometimes rarely but not giving them such human food can affect them positively in their old age. If you want your lovely paw to live a strong and problem-free senior dog life, then stop giving them sweet or other human food today. You can give them sweets very rarely but not frequently.
So, how do we make healthy sweets for dogs that also benefit them?
DIY: Make Sweet/Mithai for Dogs with Dog-friendly ingredients
Well, first of all, we will take some ingredients to make this dog-friendly sweet that will not only be tasty but also beneficial for your dog’s health. We will discuss the benefits of this sweet recipe for dogs later but first let’s choose the ingredients-
Ingredients:
1/3 cup Desiccated Coconut
1 tbsp Coconut Milk
4 Dates
70 grams of Peanut Butter
Desiccated Coconut for garnish
Recipe of Healthy Sweet/Mithai for Dogs
First of all Mix Desiccated(ground) Coconut with coconut milk and make a thick paste like a flour dough.
Now make an 80% cut in the middle of the date and stuff it with the coconut mixture.
Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes and set aside.
Take the peanut butter and add 3-4 spoonfuls of coconut milk to make it a little lighter.
Now take the chilled sweet balls and dip them in Peanut butter.
Remove on a parchment paper-lined plate.
Garnish with more Desiccated Coconut.
Refrigerate for 20 mins then enjoy!
And just like that your delicious yet healthy for dogs sweet or mithai is ready. Why make normal sweets when you can make such delicacy with a look that is even better than any normal sweet?
Yes, this dog-friendly sweet is going to catch everyone’s eye during an occasion or Diwali for sure.
So, now that we know about the recipe to make this Healthy sweet for dogs, let’s talk about the benefits of this dog-friendly sweet recipe.
Health Benefits of this recipe
Dates are abundant in natural sugars and dietary fiber, while also providing moderate levels of B vitamins, Vitamin A, magnesium, manganese, and potassium. These vitamins contribute to enhancing your dog’s immune system, and the substantial fiber content in dates can support and promote better digestion.
Coconuts have stuff called antioxidants that can make a pup’s immune system stronger. They also have something called lauric acid, which is like a helpful fat that fights against viruses, like the flu for dogs. Coconuts are also good for bones because they have a lot of magnesium.
Peanut butter has vitamin E, which is really important for dogs. Vitamin E keeps their muscles, eyes, and skin healthy. It also helps their cells stay strong and controls how their bodies use fat. Some studies even say that vitamin E might stop arthritis in dogs.
Final Words: You can find many sweet recipes for dogs but not all of them are such stylish looking as this one. This sweet dish for dogs is good for humans too. So, now you can make this mithai for dogs and serve it at the same table as yours, and guess what, it will attract people better than the normal sweets.
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