5 Cat-Friendly Dessert Recipes for Valentine’s Day 

5 Cat-Friendly Dessert Recipes for Valentine’s Day 

No matter your relationship status, your cat will fur-sure be with you this Valentine’s Day. Include your furry friend in a paw-some celebration with this collection of 5 cat-safe dessert recipes!  

Safety note: Not all recipes may be suitable for cats on a special diet or for cats with conditions like diabetes, obesity, or renal disease. We recommend checking with your veterinarian first if your cat has any of these conditions. 

1. Jerky Hearts Recipe by Anthem Pet Hospital  

Cats have been jerking on our heart strings from ancient to modern times. Show them your appreciation this Valentine’s Day by giving them this hearty treat recipe by Anthem Pet Hospital! A treat they’ll keep coming back for! 

Ingredients & Appliances: 

• 3.5 ounces of liver 

• ½ cup of cornstarch (with extra for mixing) 

• Olive or Canola Oil 

• Food processor/blender 

• If you do not have a blender manual mincing the meat 

• Small, heart-shaped cookie cutter 

• If you do not have a heart shaped cookie cutter, try your best to form a heart! Get creative! 

• Basting brush (optional) 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350^oF. 

2. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 

3. Use basting brush to apply a layer of oil to the tray. 

4. Chop liver. 

5. Place liver in food processor or manually mice with the cornstarch. 

6. Blend until mixture is smooth, dough-like consistency (add extra cornstarch if needed). 

7. Roll the liver mixture onto a floured surface.  

8. Flour your hands, then press mixture into a 1-centimeter-thick layer. 

9. Use cookie cutter to cut layer into hearts. 

10. Serve to your furry companion!  

2. Strawberry and Yogurt Love Bites by Waggle 

Maybe this Valentine’s Day you want to give a chilly treat to furry campion! This Strawberry and Yogurt Love Bites recipe by Waggle is a great way to chill out this Valentine’s Day. 

Ingredients & Appliances: 

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (no added sugar or sweeteners) 

• ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped 

• 1 tablespoon honey (optional) 

• Heart-shaped silicone molds or an ice cube tray 

• Blender or other type of food mixer 

Directions: 

1. Grab a bowl and your ingredients. 

2. Add the cup of plain Greek yogurt (no added sugars or sweeteners) 

3. Then add fresh strawberries pre-chopped, and an optional tablespoon of honey. 

4. Next, blend everything together until smooth. 

5. Pour into silicone heart molds (or an ice cube tray). 

6. Freeze for at least 3 hours. 

7. Pop them out and serve your furry friend! 

3. Cheesy Catnip Heart Delights by Pawsomeverse 

It’s not cheesy for love that comes easy! Show how much you care for your fur baby and try out this cheesy catnip heart delight recipe by Pawsomeverse this Valentine’s Day! 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese 

• 2 tablespoons dried catnip 

• 1 egg 

• 1/4 cup oat flour 

• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 

Directions: 

1. Once you have gathered your ingredients, grab a bowl and let’s get mixin’! 

2. Pour shredded low-fat cheese and oat flour into the bowl. 

3. Add the egg, dried catnip, and nutritional yeast. 

4. Stir ingredients until egg and flour are fully mixed into the batter. 

5. Form the batter into various shapes (using either cookie cutters or your hands, whichever you purr-fer!) 

6. Place your little delights on a baking sheet lined pan. 

7. Bake pan in the oven at 350°F for 12 minutes. 

8. Remove pan from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. 

9. After the treats have cooled, you can now give your furry friend treats to their heart’s delight! 

4. Cranberry Chicken Treats by Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez 

These cranberry chicken treats by Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez will fit nicely in your cat’s Valentine’s Day spread. Try out this recipe for your furry friend! 

Ingredients & Appliances (makes 200 cat treats): 

• 1 cup of rolled oats 

• 3 tablespoons unsweetened, low-moisture, dried cranberries 

• 4 ounces cooked, plain chicken (no salt or seasoning added), chopped small 

• 2 and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 

• 1 tablespoon dried catnip 

• 1 large egg 

• A food processor 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 

2. Place the oats in a food processor and whip until you have a flour.  

3. Add the dried cranberries and whip again until they are ground fine.  

4. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and whip until well combined. Turn it out into a bowl. 

5. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. 

6. Measure 1/4 teaspoon-sized portions. Roll each portion into a ball and press flat using your finger. (You can even form them into cute little hearts or other shapes if wanted!) Line up evenly on the prepared baking sheets. 

7. Slide into preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden and dried out on the top. Allow to cool completely. 

8. Once cool, treat your kitty! Store completely cooled treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

5. Homemade Cat Treats by My Sweet Precision 

This recipe is sweet and simple, made by Heather on sweet precision. If you want a non-oven option and a quick and easy treat to make for your furry friend, this recipe is for you! 

Appliances 

• Food processor 

Ingredients  

• Canned tuna 

• Whole wheat flour 

• Olive oil 

• Egg 

Instructions 

1. Add the canned tuna to a food processor. Pulse until tuna is chopped finely. 

2. Grab a large bowl and combine chopped tuna, flour, and egg. Mix until combined. 

3. Next add olive oil and stir until fully mixed 

4. Grab the mixture and form it into approximately 1-inch balls. (You can also form them into different shapes like hearts to suit the occasion!) 

5. Place the balls or shapes onto a lined baking sheet. Using a fork to place the tines on the dough. 

6. Lastly, serve to your feline friend 

Regardless of the recipe chosen, any of them are a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Holiday with your feline companion. Make this Valentine’s Day Purr-fect with these 5 Cat friendly Dessert Recipes and have cat-tastic day!