Are you looking for a healthy and easy Lick Mat Recipe for your dog? You found it!
Not only is this Healthy Lick Mat Recipe loaded with yummy ingredients like blueberries, chia seeds, and oats, but it was our first time using Messy Mutts Therapeutic Dog Lick Bowl Mat. I had the opportunity to meet the Messy Mutts team this year at The Global Pet Expo, and I was so impressed!
Messy Mutts has a passion for canine enrichment. They’re not just about enrichment for dogs, but they also offer other amazing products that I am certain you would love to add to your dog’s collection! My favorite items were their variety of Lick Mats, Totally Pooched Puzzle, and Framed Silicone Popsicle Mold.
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*Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.
What makes the Messy Mutts Therapeutic Lick Bowl Mat so wonderful?
The Lick Mat from Messy Mutts makes a great enrichment toy and can be used for full meals easily. It’s easy to add wet or spreadable ingredients to the bowl to freeze or give fresh. Add extra snacks, supplements, or fruits/veggies on the sides.
In general, Lick Mats are a great enrichment activity that can help to soothe anxiety and provides an engaging activity for your dog. This Therapeutic Lick Mat recipe not only has healthy ingredients but it’s also an overall positive activity for your dog.
What you’ll need for this Healthy Lick Mat Recipe
This healthy Lick Mat Recipe kind of reminded me of a dog-safe blueberry muffin or smoothie! This recipe is packed with superfoods and more healthy ingredients your dog will love.
- Blueberries: Low-calorie, contain antioxidants, Vitamins C and K, fiber, and their nutrients support the immune system.
- Chia Seeds: These little seeds are considered a superfood! Chia seeds are high in protein and fiber, may help reduce inflammation, aid brain function, and are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
- Banana: Low-calorie, high in biotin, potassium, and fiber.
- Plain Coconut Milk Yogurt or Plain Greek Yogurt: Yogurt contains Probiotics for gut health and immunity, calcium, magnesium, and protein. See notes below about choosing dog-safe yogurt.
- Oats: Oats are an excellent wheat alternative for dogs sensitive to wheat. Oats are a healthy carbohydrate and contain Vitamin B, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron.
Notes about this Healthy Lick Mat Recipe
- It is best to feed yogurt in small amounts. Always make sure the yogurt is plain, never sweetened with no added fruits. Xylitol can be toxic to dogs so always make sure this ingredient is not in your chosen yogurt. We opted for plant-based yogurt due to Luna’s dairy allergy. Plain Greek yogurt is great due to it being lower in lactose than regular yogurt.
- This recipe was split between my four dogs. Feel free to reduce ingredients or prep a few lick mats and freeze them for later.
- I had some left-over blueberry oat mix that I froze in the Messy Mutts Silicone Popsicle Mold for bonus frozen treats!
Healthy Lick Mat Recipe for Dogs
Course: French Bulldog BlogDifficulty: Easy15
minutesIngredients
1 Cup of Blueberries
1 TBSP of Chia Seeds
1 Banana
1/2 Cup of Plain Coconut Milk Yogurt or Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Cup of Quick Oats
1/2 Cup of Cold Water
Extra Banana and Blueberries (optional)
Directions
- Blend blueberries until fully puréed. Pour the blueberry purée into a bowl and mix in your chia seeds. Allow to sit for 10-minutes. The chia seeds will create a thick dog-safe blueberry jam.
- Blend the water, banana, and chosen yogurt until smooth. Pour the blended ingredients into your oats and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Add about 1/4 cup of the oat mixture to the bowl portion of the lick mat. Next you will add a few small dollops of the chia seed and blueberry mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to gently swirl the oats and blueberry mix together.
- Add a few fresh blueberries and banana slices to the corner of the lick mat. I opted to give my dogs their lick mat fresh but you can also freeze for an extended enrichment activity.
Notes
- It is best to feed yogurt in small amounts. Always make sure the yogurt is plain, never sweetened with no added fruits. Xylitol can be toxic to dogs so always make sure this ingredient is not in your chosen yogurt. We opted for plant-based yogurt due to Luna’s dairy allergy. Plain Greek yogurt is great due to it being lower in lactose than regular yogurt.
- This recipe was split between my four dogs. Feel free to reduce ingredients or prep a few lick mats and freeze them for later.
- I had some left-over blueberry oat mix that I froze in the Messy Mutts Silicone Popsicle Mold for bonus frozen treats!
- *Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.
*This blog may contain affiliate links that allow me to make a small commission if you make a purchase by clicking the links – including Amazon. This is at no additional cost to you and any money I may receive is put right back into this blog. Thank you all so much for your support! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
*Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.
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