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 dog with a tasty activity this Valentines Day, check out our favourite heartfelt recipes for tail wagging puppy 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 dog's taste and palate. We've also chosen some of our favourite grain and gluten free recipes, so no pup is left out. Get cooking, and whip up these must-taste treats! 

Puppy Love Pancakes

This Valentines recipe is paw-fect for those dogs with classic taste, who want to join in on breakfast fun. You can even use heart shaped cookie cutters to really show your best doggy friend how much you love them. This pup pancake recipe uses our Chicken Dinner meal, filling this breakfast delight with superfoods and protein, and making your dogs tummy happy and heart full of love.

Ingredients 

1 Tilly & Ted Chicken Dinner Tetra, or as needed 

250ml of milk 

2 eggs 

1 and a 1/2 tbsp of melted butter 

1 tbsp of honey 

1 tsp baking powder 

1/2 a tsp of cinnamon 

120g of whole wheat flour 

60g of plain flour 

Neutral cooking oil, for frying 

Metal heart-shaped cookie cutters (optional)

Instructions

1) Whisk your eggs, honey, and 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 Dinner, 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 pup 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 hot dog, and can be stored in the freezer all month long. These also make use of our Salmon Traybake meal to give your pup all the tasty nutrients they need, as well as being grain and gluten free!

Ingredients 

1/2 of a Tilly & Ted Salmon Traybake tray

280g of cooked beetroot

200ml of plain yoghurt

Heart-shaped silicone moulds

Instructions

1) Pop the Salmon Traybake 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 dog can enjoy a tasty baked treat alongside you this Valentines Day. Peanut butter and our Chicken Happy Puppy Meal 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 

1/2 of a Tilly & Ted Chicken Happy Puppy Meal Tetra

1 banana

100g of whole wheat flour

85g of peanut butter

63g of 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 Happy Puppy Meal 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 pups, and provide a safe alternative to chocolate for your dog (whilst also being grain and gluten free). Our fan-favourite Turkey Loaf meal is used in these tasty treats, as well as peanut butter, for that superfood feeling.

Ingredients 

1/2 of a Tilly & Ted Turkey Loaf Tetra

129g of peanut butter

60ml of melted coconut oil

3 tbsp carob powder

Small heart-shaped silicone moulds

Instructions

1) Blend the Turkey Loaf using a food processer or blending stick, until smooth

2) In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut oil, and blended Turkey Loaf. Stir in the carob powder until smooth.

3) 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.

4) Serve, and enjoy!

Cupid's Pupcakes 

For those dogs who prefer a classic dessert, we've got cupid's very own pupcakes to celebrate Valentines Day. Our Chicken Paella meal provides some zing to this snack to really get those tails wagging. Bake these to show your pup some love this season, and make it a Valentines Day to remember.

Ingredients 

1 Tilly & Ted Chicken Paella Tetra

200g whole wheat flour

1/2 a tsp of baking soda

30ml of olive oil

120g of peanut butter

120g of applesauce

1 egg

110g 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 Paella, olive oil, applesauce, and 60g of 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 remaining peanut butter 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!