Cool off your curious birds with this simple frozen treat!
1. Chop your bird’s favorite fruits or vegetables into small 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Distribute fruit and vegetable pieces evenly into an ice tray. Fill almost full, but do not pack them in.
3. Gently fill the ice cube tray with water or 100% juice. Do not overflow.
4. Place tray into the freezer for 2-3 hours, or until cubes are frozen solid.
5. Place cubes in a dish and let your bird pick up, play, and crunch the frozen snacks!
This is a simple treat that birds will love and it’s easy to adapt to their specific tastes!
Ingredients
Directions
1. In a medium sauce pan, combine the peanut butter, honey, and oil.
2. Stir over low heat until smooth and blended.
3. Remove from heat and add oats and dry ingredients.
4. Place mixture into a small loaf pan (9″ X 5″). You can let this cool slightly before the next step.
5. Using a layer of wax paper, firmly press the mixture into the pan.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for atleast 2 hours before cutting into small squares. Keep refrigerated.
This delightful twist on a holiday fruitcake is simple and tasty. Bake in mini-muffin tins for convenient portions that can also be stored in the freezer for later.
Ingredients
Directions
1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
2. Open the can of fruit and strain the liquid. (This can be saved if you wish to soften the raisins.)
3. *Optional* To soften raisins, place them in a small pot with the fruit liquid (or plain water). Bring to a light boil and cook for about 10 minutes.
4. Spread the canned fruit pieces and raisins on a cutting board and chop finely.
5. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the softened butter with the egg.
6. Slowly add in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, mixing well.
7. Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, nuts, and shredded coconut. Stir until everything is combined.
8. Spray the mini-muffin tins with non-stick spray, or lightly grease them.
9. Fill with batter 3/4, and bake for about 25 minutes. (Longer times may be needed for regular muffins or small loaf sizes. Like other baked goods, insert a toothpick into the center and remove, if it comes out clean it should be fully cooked.)
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
In a medium-sized bowl, combined all ingredients and stir well. It will be a thick consistency that holds its shape.
Spray a small pan or muffin tin lightly with non-stick spray. Spread the batter evenly to a depth of about 1/2 an inch. If the pan is too large, use foil to create a dam to prevent it from spreading. It will rise a small amount during baking.
Bake for about 18 minutes. A deeper layer in a loaf pan may require a longer baking time. Poke the center with a toothpick to check for done-ness. Let cool before cutting into squares.
