At Tilly & Ted, we know better than anyone how important your furry bestie is; we firmly believe your pet deserves a seat at the table. So, if you're looking to treat your cat with a tasty activity this Valentines Day, check out our favourite heartfelt recipes for whisker-licking kitty snacks. These treats combine their favourite Tilly & Ted meals with easy ingredients, making yummy snacks to last the whole season.

From sweet treats, to savoury snacks, there's a recipe for every cat's taste and palate. We've also chosen some of our favourite grain and gluten free recipes, so no kitty is left out. Get cooking, and whip up these must-taste treats! 

Pussycat Pancakes

This Valentines recipe is purr-fect for those cool cats with classic taste, who want to join in on breakfast fun. You can even use heart shaped cookie cutters to really show your best kitty friend how much you love them. This cat pancake recipe uses our Chicken Mousse meal, filling this breakfast delight with superfoods and protein, and making your feline's tummy happy and heart full of love.

Ingredients 

 1 Tilly & Ted Chicken Mousse Tetra

125ml of cat milk 

1 egg

1 tsp baking powder

80g of whole wheat flour 

Neutral cooking oil, for frying 

Metal heart-shaped cookie cutters (optional)

Instructions

1) Whisk your eggs and cat milk together in a bowl.

2) In a separate bowl, mix your dry ingredients together, before mixing them into the wet mixture. Slowly add in the Chicken Mousse, until the mixture resembles a thick pancake batter with chicken dispersed throughout.

3) Heat the oil over medium heat in a frying pan, and when hot, pop the cookie cutter onto the pan, and pour a small amount of the batter into the cookie cutter. If not using cookie cutters, use a spoon to drop a small circle of batter into the pan.

4) Wait a few minutes until golden brown (bubbles will begin to form on the batter to indicate the bottom is cooked), and flip to cook the other side. If using cookie cutters, remove before flipping.

5) Serve, and enjoy! 

Frozen Bleeding Hearts 

If your cat needs to cool off, try our frozen bleeding hearts recipe for a refreshing Valentines snack. This simple recipe provides a stimulating and romantic looking snack to occupy your sweaty sweetie, and can be stored in the freezer all month long. These also make use of our Salmon Mousse meal to give your cat all the tasty nutrients they need, as well as being grain and gluten free!

Ingredients 

1 Tilly & Ted Salmon Mousse Tetra

200g of cooked beetroot

150ml of plain yoghurt

Heart-shaped silicone moulds

Instructions

1) Pop the Salmon Mousse and beetroot into a food processer and blend until smooth. Add the yoghurt, and mix until combined.

2) Pour/smooth this mixture into heart-shaped moulds until each shape is full. You can spoon your mixture into a piping bag, or freezer bag with the corner cut off, to help this process go smoother. Pop in the freezer for 1 hour, or until frozen.

3) Serve, and enjoy!

Heart-warming Peanut Butter Cookies

For a warm and cosy heartfelt snack, try our peanut butter cookie recipe so your cat can enjoy a tasty baked treat alongside you this Valentines Day. Peanut butter and our Chicken Chunks is a winning combination, and these cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month to keep the goodness going.

Ingredients 

1 Tilly & Ted Chicken Chunks Tetra

1/2 a banana

50g of whole wheat flour

45g of peanut butter

33g of plain apple sauce

Valentines themed cookie cutters (optional)

Instructions

1) Set your oven to 180C fan, and line a baking sheet with baking paper.

2) Blend the Chicken Chunks and banana using a food processer or blending stick, until smooth.

3) Mix all ingredients together until a dough has formed. If the mixture is too sticky to hold its shape, add more flour, and if it is too dry, add more applesauce.

4) Sprinkle your countertop or workspace with flour before tipping out your mixture. Sprinkle a rolling pin with flour, and roll out the dough until it's around 1cm thick. 

5) Use your favourite Valentines themed cookie cutters, or the rim of a glass, to cut out your treats.

6) Pop your shapes onto the baking tray, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until crispy. Leave to cool for around 2 hours, or until cool to the touch.

7) Serve, and enjoy!

Be-My-Valentine Hearts

Combining all the tastiness of Valentines chocolates with adorable heart shapes, these be-my-valentine hearts represent all the best parts of the season. These sweet snacks are perfect for lovesick felines, and provide a safe alternative to chocolate for your cat (whilst also being grain and gluten free). Our fan-favourite Turkey Pâté with Chicken and Squash meal is used in these tasty treats for that superfood feeling.

Ingredients 

1 Tilly & Ted Turkey Pâté with Chicken and Squash Tetra

100g of peanut butter

40ml of melted coconut oil

2 tbsp carob powder

Small heart-shaped silicone moulds

Instructions

1) In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut oil, and Turkey Pâté with Chicken and Squash. Stir in the carob powder until smooth.

2) Pour/smooth this mixture into heart-shaped moulds until each shape is full. You can spoon your mixture into a piping bag, or freezer bag with the corner cut off, to help this process go smoother. Pop in the freezer for 1 hour, or until frozen.

3) Serve, and enjoy!

Cupid's Catcakes

For those kitties who prefer a classic dessert, we've got cupid's very own catcakes to celebrate Valentines Day. Our Chicken with Beef Chunks and Chicken with Carrot Pâté meals provide some zing to this snack to really get those tummies purring. Bake these to show your pussycat some love this season, and make it a Valentines Day to remember.

Ingredients 

1 Tilly & Ted Chicken with Beef Chunks Tetra

1 Chicken with Carrot Pâté Tetra

100g whole wheat flour

1/4 a tsp of baking soda

15ml of olive oil

15g of peanut butter

60g of applesauce

1 small egg

55g plain yoghurt

Instructions

1) Preheat you oven to 160C fan, and line a cupcake tray with cupcake cases.

2) In a large bowl, combine the Chicken with Beef Chunks, olive oil, applesauce, and peanut butter. Once combined, stir in the egg.

3) Mix the dry ingredients together in separate bowl, before folding them into the wet mixture until a batter forms. Add more flour if the mixture is too wet.

4) Spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases, and pop in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

5) To make the icing, mix together the Chicken with Carrot Pâté and yoghurt until fully combined.

6) Top each cooled cupcake with your icing. For an extra special topping, crumble some of our heart-warming peanut butter cookies over top.

7) Serve, and enjoy! 

Everything we include in our Tilly & Ted recipes has an important role to play. Our recipes are bursting with goodness and developed with purposeful nutrition, where every ingredient matters to make delicious and nutritious dishes for your furry friend. All our meals are 100% complete and balanced to ensure your pet gets everything it needs. Grubs up!