"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." My grandmother also likes to say: "Eat like an emperor in the morning, like a king at lunchtime and like a beggar in the evening." What is good for us cannot be bad for our dogs. That is why we have developed a dog breakfast that fully meets their needs and allows your loyal companion to start the day fit.

In this blog article you will learn:

• How to make your own dog muesli that meets your needs
• What are the most important ingredients for a dog muesli
• We show you a ready-made shopping list that you can use to prepare dog muesli
• How to calculate the amount of dog muesli

Muesli for dogs: The most important facts at a glance

• Dogs are generally not allowed to eat muesli for humans because it contains a lot of sugar and sometimes unsuitable ingredients.
• However, you can put together your own dog muesli that meets your four-legged friend’s needs.
• Good ingredients for your dog's muesli are: oatmeal, quinoa, amaranth, coconut yogurt, rice protein, peanut butter, berries, high-quality oils and mineral powder.
• You can also make your own granola bars for dogs .

Finally muesli in the bowl: Discover the most important ingredients

Homemade muesli for dogs is a healthy and tasty way to enrich your four-legged friend's diet. With a variety of possible ingredients, you can adapt the muesli to the individual needs and preferences of your furry friend. Below you will find out which ingredients are essential for a portion that meets their needs.

Oatmeal: An essential ingredient for muesli

This grain not only provides energy, but is also an ideal source of various macro and trace elements, including zinc. In addition, the mucilage it contains has a positive and calming effect on the intestines. To ensure that the oat flakes are well utilized, you can prepare them as follows: Soak the oat flakes in water (preferably overnight) or pour boiling water over them.

Then you just have to let it cool down and feed it to your furry friend. If you know that your pet is intolerant, you can use the gluten-free version from the drugstore as a precaution.

The pseudocereals quinoa and amaranth

Quinoa and amaranth also provide valuable protein in their puffed form. It is best to let them swell together with the oat flakes.

Coconut: The absolute hit with many four-legged friends

Since coconut is very popular with many dogs, this recipe is enriched with coconut yoghurt. Coconut yoghurt contains no sugar and has a summery taste. Particularly noteworthy are the medium-chain fatty acids contained in coconut, which are highly digestible and will fill your furry friend up.

rice protein & peanut butter

Rice protein, which should contain at least 80% protein, is an important source of essential amino acids. You can either add it to the oatmeal-pseudo-cereal mixture with enough water or stir it into the coconut yoghurt.

Peanut butter is also a good choice here, as it provides potassium and magnesium, among other things. People with allergies should be careful. Like humans, sensitive dogs can also react to the nut. If in doubt, you should replace the butter with the almond or cashew version. However, make sure that you only feed sweet almonds, as bitter almonds contain amygdalin, which is poisonous to dogs!

Berries for a sweet freshness kick in dog muesli

The temperatures are currently making us feel that summer is getting closer and closer. That means: berry time! That's why strawberries and raspberries end up in dog muesli, which many four-legged friends like to eat unprocessed. Of course, you can also give them in pureed form in the bowl.

High-quality oils perfectly round off the muesli for dogs

A high-quality oil, such as our VISH OIL and our ALL-IN Veluxe complete the recipe and, combined in the COOK IT YOURSELF BOX , guarantee that 100% of the needs of this summery dog ​​breakfast are met.

The quantities are for one day, so they are enough for two consecutive morning breakfast portions :)

Other ingredients for delicious vegan meals

You can spoil your furry friend with a home-cooked meal not only for breakfast. There are also many vegan recipes for lunch and dinner that will provide your dog with all the nutrients it needs. The ingredients couldn't be more varied.

Cooking lentils, pasta and vegetables

The basic rule is: starchy products such as lentils, pasta, rice, etc. should always be cooked twice as long as for humans. This means that pasta that is cooked for 10 minutes for humans needs to be cooked for 20 minutes for dogs in order to optimally break down the starch and make it usable for the dog. You can feed your furry friend the following raw vegetables, among others: carrots, cucumber, lettuce, zucchini, kohlrabi, pumpkin.

Should be cooked: corn, fennel, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, potatoes

However, you should not feed nightshade vegetables such as tomatoes or eggplants to your four-legged friend, as they contain solanine, which is toxic to your furry friend.

Please make sure to wash the vegetables well, especially if they are fed with the skin on. Many dog ​​owners also like to use organic quality. You can alternate the different varieties as you wish. But be aware that legumes and corn contain more calories because they are starchy.

The tolerance of vegetables varies from dog to dog. Peas and beans contain oligosaccharides, which are metabolized in the intestines into short-chain fatty acids and can lead to diarrhea and flatulence in large quantities. Just try different varieties and find out what your dog likes best and what he tolerates best.

How you prepare the vegetables is up to you: you can chop them up, grate them, mix them, cook them and then puree them or boil them. You may be able to convince picky animals with cooked carrots. Chopped up or cooked vegetables are easier to digest. Heat the vegetables briefly and carefully to improve the retention of the water-soluble vitamins. You can also add a splash of cooled cooking water to the food.

Add fruit cooked or raw

Fruit can also be combined and varied - depending on what your four-legged friend can tolerate. Suitable foods include apples, oranges (in moderation), bananas, raspberries, strawberries and melons . You don't need to worry about the fructose they contain. This does not lead to obesity if you feed fresh fruit. However, with obese animals, the amount of banana should be kept to a minimum and dried fruit should be avoided if possible, as otherwise there is a risk of flatulence. Fruit stones should be removed as they contain cyanide. Please wash the fruit thoroughly before feeding it. Here, too, you can let your imagination run wild when preparing it - whether chopped up, grated or as a smoothie - anything that is fun is allowed.

Shopping list for your homemade dog muesli

Information: g/day

Mix everything well and be sure to puree :)

QUANTITY CALCULATION EXAMPLE: The quantity is calculated based on the different weight classes. A small dog needs more in relation to its body weight than a large dog. You should therefore always base your order on the quantity of the highest weight class specified by us. For example, if your furry friend weighs 6 kg, you should stick to the weight class for 10 kg. If your four-legged friend weighs 32 kg, you should base your order on the weight class for 25 kg, as this is the highest class specified by us.

Here is a calculation example if your dog weighs 32 kg: The highest weight class specified is 25 kg, so this is your required reference amount. A 25 kg dog needs 100 g of chickpeas daily. Therefore, a 1 kg dog in the weight class of 25 kg needs —> 100 g/25 kg = 4 g of chickpeas per kg of body weight. Then a 32 kg dog needs 4 g x 32 = 128 g of chickpeas/day. You do this calculation with all the ingredients.

We wish you a good appetite!