Dog Liver Sweet Potato Muffins

Our dogs LOVE these.  As soon as I get them out the dogs are sitting in the kitchen waiting for them !!

Ingredients:

2 pieces of liver (about 2/3 cup when chopped)

3 eggs, with shells (for calcium)

1/4 cup potato or quinoa flour

1 can green beans, drained

1 sweet potato, cooked

1 tsp turmeric

Directions:

Put everything in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.

Pour into a muffin pan.

Bake for about 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Chickpea Casserole (DF, GF)

This is simple to make yet delicious ...the nutritional yeast gives it a cheesy flavor.

Ingredients:

• 3 cans chickpeas, with liquid
• 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 Tbsp minced jar garlic
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 16-oz package frozen California blend veggies, thawed
• 1 16-oz package frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions:

In a bowl, combine all ingredients.  Mix together to combine and pour into a casserole dish.

Bake 45 minutes at 375 degrees.

I sprinkled paprika on top after it was done baking.

Chocolate Crisp Cranberry Almond Snack Balls (GF)

These have a good combination of flavors.  The sweetness of the cranberries and chocolate chips make it a nice dessert after dinner !!!!

Ingredients:

2 cups dates  (I use medjool dates)

1/2 to 3/4 cup water (depending on how dry the dates are)

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1 cup Quaker old fashioned oats 

1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries 

Directions:
Soak the dates in the water for about 15 minutes to soften.

Blend the dates (with water) in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.  Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.

Form into balls and store in fridge.  Each day these balls tend to get more flavorful.  I like these better after they have been in the fridge overnight.

I've started using the  Farberware Cookie Scoop for forming the snack balls, instead of using my hands.  It is easier and not as messy.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender