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Oat & Tofu for Puppies

Protein 28.5% • Fat 14%
Estimated 12-1/2 cups @ 210 calories per cup
Blended food will have more calories per cup and the yield will be fewer cups.
Calories: 2625kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 scant cups cups uncooked oats (400g) This makes about 8-1/2 cups (2kg) when cooked. See the gram measure on your oats to determine 400g of dry oats.
  • 33 oz extra firm tofu (935g) About 3-3/4 cups; use ounce (or gram) measure from package to be most accurate.
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste (132g)
  • 1 tbsp VegeYeast or nutritional yeast (9g) If using nutritional yeast, see label to achieve 9 grams. You may need more than 1 tablespoon.
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (7g)
  • 2-2/3 to 3-1/5 tbsp Vegepup (42g)
  • 1 tsp salt (5g) OR 2 tbsp. soy sauce (35g)
  • Optional: Seasonings such as parsley, basil, spirulina, AND/OR up to 1 cup steamed or chopped veggies (150g).

Instructions

  • Rinse and cook oats according to package. Use at least 2 cups of water per 1 cups of oats to cook. Allow oats to fully absorb water while cooking.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add tomato paste, food yeast, flaxseed, Vegepup, salt or soy sauce, and optional veggies or superfoods. Mix well.
  • Cut tofu and mix into meal.

Notes

This recipe is not a good staple for large or giant breed puppies because the calcium level is high. Large and giant breed puppies, with an adult weight of over 70 lbs., need ample calcium but the maximum level allowed is lower than that of other puppies. The Oat & Tofu recipe is within appropriate levels (1.6%) but on the high side (large breed MAX is 1.8%; 2.5% is the MAX for smaller breeds and the minimum requirement is 1.2% for all). It is fine to use this recipe as part of your rotation for larger breeds.