Bust out the red and pink everything because Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! To celebrate our canine Valentines, I created these bright red biscuits. And guess what? They don’t call for any food coloring! Since artificial food coloring is linked to a rainbow of health risks, I prefer to keep things natural. So, in these treats, I used a boiled-up beet to create that gorgeous hue. Watch the video for a step-by-step tutorial.

The Ingredients

Oat and Coconut Flours – This dog-approved Valentine’s Day snack is made with a blend of oat flour and coconut flour, keeping it a gluten-free bite. My favorite flour brand is Bob’s Red Mill, but use what you have! If grinding up oats to make homemade oat flour, make sure to grind them until you reach a fine, powder-like consistency.

Fresh Beet – Beets are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Plus, they’re low in calories. In moderation, beets make a great immune-boosting doggy snack or food topper.

The Tools

Peeler
Chef’s knife
Saucepan
Blender/food processor
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Spoon
Parchment paper
Rolling pin
Baking sheet
Heart-shaped cookie cutter

The Recipe

Beet Biscuits: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Dog Treat

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup oat flour
1/3 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup boiled and ground beet (you'll need one large beet for this)
1/2 cup infused beet water (created when you boil the beet)

Method

Wash, peel, and quarter beet. Place into a saucepan and fill with water (covering beet by about 2"). Boil over medium/high heat for 15 min., or until soft.
While beet cooks, pre-heat oven to 350ºF. Also, in a mixing bowl, whisk together oat and coconut flours. Set aside.
Once beet is soft, transfer to a food processor and pulse. (*Do not dump beet-infused water – you will need this.)
Measure 1/4 cup of ground beet. Add to mixing bowl with flours.
Add 1/2 cup bright-red infused beet water.
With a spoon, begin to mix all ingredients together. Mix until you're left with a bunch of crumbly bits. Then, use your hands to knead into a doughball.
Sandwich doughball between two pieces of parchment paper and roll flat (about 1/4") with a rolling pin.
Stamp with a heart-shaped cookie cutter, or another cookie cutter of your choice. Place treats onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Measure flour using the spoon and level method. For more info on measuring, check out our guide HERE.
Store in the fridge for about 5 days, or up to 3 months in the freezer.