Slow Cooker Harvest Dog Food Recipe
Whip up this slow cooker harvest dog food recipe with ground turkey, sweet potato, blueberries, frozen veggies, green beans & oats. A DIY fall-inspired homemade dog food that’s healthy, freezer-friendly, and perfect for senior pups too!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup butternut squash peeled & cubed
- 1 cup sweet potato peeled & cubed
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 cup green beans chopped (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups rolled oats uncooked
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Add ingredients to the slow cooker: Place ground turkey or chicken, squash, sweet potato, carrots, green beans, blueberries, oats, (and any optional boosters) and broth directly into the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours. Veggies should be fork-tender.
- Stir & cool: Mix everything well and let it cool completely before serving.
- Portion & store: Keep in airtight containers in the fridge (up to 5 days) or freezer (up to 3 months).
Notes
Helpful Tips and Tricks
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- Heads up: slow cooker dog food is very rarely pretty when it’s done.. this recipe serves up pretty hearty and very gloppy (yes, gloppy is a real word), but smells amazing and your dog will totally gobble it up. (Apologies on the gobble gobble nod to Thanksgiving!.. sorta....). My dogs don't mind it being a thick plop! of food but feel free to maybe add a splash of warm water when serving if it’s too dense for your pup.
- Great as an easy crockpot dog food for picky eaters.. the smell wins them over.
- For seniors, mash the cooked mixture with a fork for easier chewing.
- Alternate proteins.. try a slow cooker turkey dog food with veggies one week, chicken the next.
- Always cool completely before serving to avoid burning those eager tongues.