Bird Biscotti (Bird Treat!) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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As editor of a local animal shelter's newsletter, I have added one recipe per issue of various animal recipes. With this one, my cockatiel, Girly, feels like a Starbuck's patron with her very own biscotti! I draw the line at a frappuccino, though. Caffeine and chocolate are among many birdie NO-NOs! NOTE: Time does not include waiting for egg shells to dry or cooling after baking. Cooking time is PER BATCH. Ingredients:
1 cup crumbled granola cereal or 1 cup cheerios toasted oat cereal |
1/2 cup cornmeal |
1/2 cup whole wheat flour |
1 cup ground almonds |
1 -2 tablespoon of powdered wheat grass |
2 tablespoons of powdered eggshells |
4 large eggs |
1 (4 ounce) jar carrot baby food |
1 cup of unsweetened fruit juice, using just enough to mix into firm dough |
Directions:
1. Wash the eggshells and let dry completely.
2. Grind up the eggshells using a mortar and pestal until it is a fine powder.
3. Pick out any bits of shell that are not ground.
4. Scoop by the spoonful and roll into balls of about 1/2 to 3/4 diameter.
5. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake in oven at 325° for 20-30 minute.
7. Cool on a rack and keep in the refrigerator.
8. Also freezes well.
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