These homemade cat snacks offer natural ingredients and are ideal as an occasional reward. So if you make your own If you want to bake cookies for cats, this recipe is perfect for you. Let's get started!

Recipe for homemade cat biscuits

Ingredients:

• Boiled egg yolks: 6-7 pieces
• Goat milk powder or lactose-free milk powder: 30 grams
• Water: A small amount to adjust the consistency of the dough

Preparation:

1. Prepare egg yolks : Remove the cooked egg yolks and place them in a blender.

2. Add milk powder : Put 30 grams of goat milk powder or lactose-free milk powder into the blender and mix with the egg yolk.

1. Adjust the consistency : If the mixture is too dry, gradually add a little water (about 1/2 teaspoon at a time) and continue mixing until you get a soft, smooth, almost ice cream-like consistency.

1. Form the cookies : Either form small balls or fill the mixture into a piping bag and pipe them onto the baking sheet. The size should be suitable for the cat.

2. Low-temperature baking : Dry the cat biscuits in the oven at 55°C. Bake for about 12 hours .

3. Let cool : Remove cookies from the oven and let cool completely.

Why low temperature and these ingredients?

Egg yolk is rich in nutrients

• Contains high-quality proteins, healthy fats and vitamins A, D and B.
• Contains lecithin, which supports fat digestion and is good for the liver.
• Promotes a shiny coat and strengthens your cat's immune system.

Lactose-free milk powder – gentle and nutritious

• Lactose-free milk powder is a great alternative to goat milk powder, especially for cats that are sensitive to lactose.
• Rich in calcium and other minerals that promote healthy bones and teeth.
• Contains natural vitamins and antioxidants that strengthen the immune system.

Bake at a low temperature of 55°C

• The low temperature preserves important nutrients in the cat treats.
• Gentle drying preserves the natural, delicious taste – exactly what cats love!
• The cat biscuits are crispy without burning – ideal for sensitive cat teeth.

How many calories do these cat biscuits have?

Homemade cat treats are a healthy and tasty reward, but they're also high in calories. Therefore, these cat biscuits should only be given in small amounts. Here's an overview of the calorie content:

• Egg yolks (6-7): One cooked egg yolk has about 55 calories. A total of 6-7 egg yolks provide about 330-385 calories .
• Lactose-free milk powder (30 g): About 5 calories per gram, so about 150 calories for the entire amount.
• Total : The recipe for these cat biscuits has about 480-535 calories .

👉 Calories per cookie : If you divide the cat treats into 30 small portions, each cookie for cats has about 16-18 calories .

📖 Treats should only make up 10-15% of your cat's daily calories. A domestic cat needs about 200-300 calories a day. However, the exact amount depends on your cat's weight , age , and activity level . For more detailed information on how many calories your cat needs, check out our blog on cat food intake .

✅ Therefore, cat snacks should ideally only contain 20-37 calories per day. A homemade cat biscuit contains about 16-18 calories. Therefore, give your cat only 1-3 of these cat biscuits per day as a small reward.

No time to bake cat biscuits yourself ?

No time to bake your own cat biscuits? Our healthy alternative: Grain- and sugar-free cat treats. They're ideal for cats who deserve only the best! Perfect as a small reward between meals. Discover them here!