Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or oat flour)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) finely grated cheddar cheese (low-sodium)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, full-fat)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) shredded mozzarella cheese (low-sodium)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) finely diced carrots
  • 1/4 cup (30g) finely diced zucchini
  • 6-8 dog-friendly 'pepperoni' treats

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan, or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked ground meat, flour, cheese, applesauce, egg, and chicken broth. Mix well until evenly combined. Note that ground beef must be cooked beforehand
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  5. While the cake cools, combine Greek yogurt and mozzarella cheese in a small bowl.
  6. Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top with the yogurt mixture. Decorate with diced carrots, zucchini, and 'pepperoni' treats to resemble a pizza.
  7. Cut into slices and serve to your furry friend in moderation as a dog cake treat.