{"id":1916,"date":"2023-02-07T13:13:06","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T13:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/?p=1916"},"modified":"2023-02-07T08:37:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T08:37:38","slug":"healthy-treats-for-valentines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/healthy-treats-for-valentines\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy treats for Valentines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Show your dog how much you love them on Valentine&#8217;s Day with homemade Valentine&#8217;s heart treats. The only contains 3 ingredients, and do not need to bake making it a quick healthy treat for your four-legged valentine. The treats are especially great for hot February days as they are frozen and will keep your dog cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bananas provide excellent sources of healthy fibre and contain nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, and Vitamin C. Yoghurt is an excellent treat for your dog, as it contains probiotics that balance the microbiome in both your dog\u2019s mouth and gut. It is also a source of calcium and protein. Strawberries, other than being a tasty treat also provide your dog with vitamin C and can help support a healthy immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Avlang-blogg.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy treats for your dog this valenties\" class=\"wp-image-1930 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Avlang-blogg.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Avlang-blogg-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Avlang-blogg-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Avlang-blogg-768x216.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Avlang-blogg-1536x432.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Avlang-blogg-600x169.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/450;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-2-xl-font-size wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 ripe banana <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 large strawberries <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>250ml plain, unsweetened yoghurt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-2-xl-font-size wp-block-heading\">Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blender or hand blender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing bowl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart-shaped silicone moulds (or another shape). You can even use a silicone ice cube tray.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-2-xl-font-size wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roughly chop the banana and place it in a blender with your yoghurt. You can also use a hand blender. Blend until smooth.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chop your strawberries into small pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a bowl, stir together the banana mixture and the strawberry pieces.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill your heart-shaped mould with the mixture making sure each heart gets some strawberry pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place in the freezer for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give to your four-legged valentine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Frozen Valentine&#039;s dog treats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zj6NIZcxdt0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Show your dog how much you love them on Valentine&#8217;s Day with these pink Valentine&#8217;s heart treats. 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