5 Quick And Healthy Homemade Cat Treats with Coconut Oil

We have collected the best homemade cat treat with coconut oil recipes for your cat. Switch to yummy homemade treats that are beneficial for your pet’s health.

Believe it or not, cats are fond of their treats. Apart from being delicious, these homemade cat treats with coconut oil are beneficial for their health as well. Coconut oil helps with the feline’s coat, immunity system, allergies, and arthritis.
Note: Even as coconut oil is beneficial for your feline friend, you should use these offerings in moderation as the oil is high in saturated fats and calories.

Here are some homemade cat treats with coconut oil recipes your cat would love!

#1 The Tuna Treats | Shelf life: 2 weeks

Ingredients:

• Two mashed medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup of coconut oil
• 1/4th cup of gelatine powder
• One egg
• 1/2 cup of coconut flour
• One can of tuna 

Method:

1. Drain the tuna can ingredients and keep aside. 
2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and mash thoroughly. 
3. The consistency of the mix should be that of a kneaded dough
4. Make small size balls and flatten them with a spoon.
5. Bake them for 20 minutes in a preheated oven (350 degrees)
6. Cooldown and store in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life

#2 Turkey and Catnip Croutons | Shelf life: 1 week

Ingredients:

• One can of turkey breast
• Two tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 cup of coconut flour
• One tablespoon dried catnip
• One egg
• Water as per requirement

Method:

1. Drain the turkey can and keep aside. 
2. Preheat the oven at temperature, not more than 350 degrees.
3. In a food processor, combine and blend all ingredients until smooth.
4. Put the pastry dough on a flat base and add a tablespoon of water to bind further
5. Pinch on top to create crouton shapes and place on a baking tray, lined with parchment paper. 
6. Bake the croutons for 15 minutes or till they appear light brown.
7. Cooldown the treats and store them in the refrigerator.

#3 Salmon Snack Bites | Shelf life: 2 weeks

Ingredients:

• One can of salmon 
• 1/2 cup of shredded carrot 
• One tablespoon of coconut oil
• Coconut flour (as per requirement)

Method:

1. Cook carrots in a covered pan with a tablespoon of water till they are mushy.
2. In a food processor, add all ingredients and blend well.
3. The mixture should be able to shape easily. Add coconut flour if required.
4. Make bite-size cookies and place on a parchment sheet
5. Freeze till the food gets firm.
6. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container

#4 Tuna Cookies | Shelf life: 2 weeks

Ingredients:

• One can of drained tuna fish
• One tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4th cup of cornmeal
• 1/4th cup of almond meal
• One egg
• 1 cup wheat flour (more if required)

Method:

1. Preheat the oven 320 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients in a clean bowl.
3. Lightly flour your work station and roll the dough in a thick sheet.
4. Cut in shapes of choice and bake for 15 minutes or till the cookie turns golden brown.
5. Let the treats cool down and store in the refrigerator.

#4 Green Sardines Treats | Shelf life: 1 week

Ingredients:

• One can of sardines (drained)
• One egg
• One tablespoon chopped spinach
• 1/4th cup of chopped broccoli
• One tablespoon of coconut oil
• 3/4th cup of oats flour

Method:

1. In a food processor blend the spinach to a smooth paste
2. Cook the broccoli in a covered pan till it turns mushy. Crush along with the sardines in a food processor.
3. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients to make a homogenous dough. 
4. Lightly flour working base and spread the dough in 1cm thickness.
5. Cut in favorite shapes and place on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
6. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes at 200 degrees
7. Cooldown and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

#5 Coconut Oil Fruit Treats | Shelf life: 2-3 weeks | Season: Winters

Ingredients:

• Coconut oil
• Fresh blueberries

Method:

1. In silicone mold Add the berries with coconut oil
2. Freeze till hardened
3. Take out of the mold and wrap in wax paper like candies.
4. Unwrap to give it to your cat.

Note: Remember, treats should not be given to the animals as regular dietary meals. They are offering to improve the behavioral patterns of your pets and increase your bond with them. A few treats given in a day are enough for any pet and the same goes for these homemade cat treats with coconut oil.