If you live with a furry friend, read this aloud at your own risk: Your pets are in for some tasty t-r-e-a-t-s at the Christmas dinner table this year. From &lsquo;pupcakes&rsquo; to pet-friendly gingerbread cookies and ice cream, the city has laid out an indulgent spread.
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Inspired by her seven-year-old beagle Pacho, who was severely allergic to store-bought treats, Gaargi Prehar has been whipping up pet-friendly treats since 2019 at her bakery, Puplords in Lokhandwala. Here are two simple no-sugar, gluten-free, and guilt-free recipes from her cookbook.
<h2>Coconut banana snowballs</h2>
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INGREDIENTS &gt;&gt; 1 ripe banana &gt;&gt; 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut &gt;&gt; 2-3 tbsp plain, unsweetened dog-safe yogurt (for coating)
METHOD Mash the banana until smooth. Mix in the desiccated coconut to form a soft dough. Roll into mini balls. Lightly roll each ball in yogurt to coat. Re-roll the yogurt-coated balls in desiccated coconut to recoat. Chill for one to two hours to set.
<h2>Gingerbread cookie</h2>
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INGREDIENTS &gt;&gt; 1/2 cup oat flour &gt;&gt; 1/4 cup pumpkin puree or unsweetened apple sauce &gt;&gt; 1 tsp unsweetened peanut butter (xylitol-free) &gt;&gt; 1/4 tsp ginger powder &gt;&gt; 1/4 tsp cinnamon &gt;&gt; 1-2 tsp water (if needed)
METHOD Preheat the oven to 160&deg;C. Mix pumpkin/apple sauce, peanut butter, ginger, and cinnamon. Add oat flour and mix into a soft dough. Add water only if the dough feels dry. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into small shapes, or use a gingerbread man-shaped mould. Place on a lined tray. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until firm. Cool completely before serving.
<h2>Vet knows best</h2>
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City veterinarian Dr Akshay Shah warns pet parents to keep any treats with these ingredients out of reach: &gt;&gt; Chocolate: Contains theobromine and causes vomiting, tremors, seizures, cardiac issues &gt;&gt; Grapes and raisins: May cause acute kidney failure &gt;&gt; Onion and garlic: Can damage red blood cells leading to anaemia &gt;&gt; Xylitol: A sugar-free sweetener, can cause sudden drop in blood sugar and liver failure &gt;&gt; Alcohol: Consumption can be fatal
<h2>Canine-happy treats</h2>
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&gt;&gt; Cool treats
Frostreats&rsquo; Mango, Blueberry, Cookie and Cream or Vanilla flavoured sugar-free lactose-free ice-cream options make it a safe and indulgent treat. LOG ON TO frostreats.com COST Rs 140 (125 ml cup)
&gt;&gt; Healthy bites
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A Petter Life&rsquo;s Christmas cupcakes might look indulgent, but they pack a punch of protein with paneer and chicken. This kitchen uses natural pigments made from beetroot, spirulina and turmeric. LOG ON TO apetterlife.in COST Rs 325 onwards (2 pieces)
&gt;&gt; Cake cravings
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Go all out, and get a customised Christmas cake for your four-legged companion. Bombay Barkers offers salt-free, sugar-free, and all-natural cakes. CALL 9920816671 COST Revealed on request

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