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Commercial treats can be high in fat and sugar content, leading to an unhealthy diet if fed continuously. Pet-owners now lean to feeding their guinea pigs fruits and vegetables as a treat, but if you would like to improve the contents of your guinea pigs treats, why not make your own? This article will teach you how to make your own guinea pig granola bars.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of your guinea pigs pellets
- 2/3 cup of warm water
- Veggies (your choice)
- 1/2 cup of your guinea pigs pellets
- 2/3 cup of warm water
- 1/4 cup of rolled oats
- 1-2 apples
- 1/2 cup of oatmeal
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup ground carrot
- 1/2 cup water
Steps
Traditional Granola Bars
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1Obtain your equipment and ingredients. For this how-to, you will need a mixing bowl, spatula, measuring cup, cutting knife and a pan. For your ingredients you will need to purchase guinea pig pellets and a variety of fruits or vegetables of your choice.
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2Add the pellets to a mixing bowl. Add a small portion of water slowly until the pellets soak up the water and turn to a soggy consistency.
- Mix them with a spatula so the texture is even.
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3Chop up your veggies. Cut your vegetables or fruits to a thin slice or into small cubes and add them to the pellet mixture. Mix with your spatula.
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4Add your mixture to a pan and place in your oven. Cook the mixture at 300 °F (149 °C) until the mixture is a light brown.
- Break one in half to make it's not too hard. As long as you can snap it in half, it's safe for your guinea pig to eat.
Apple Oat Granola Bars
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1Obtain your equipment and ingredients. You will need a food processor, a mixing bowl, a spatula and a measuring cup. For your ingredients you will need guinea pig pellets, 1/4 cup of rolled oats and one to two apples.
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2Add pellets to a mixing bowl. Add a small portion of water and mix with your spoon until the pellets soak the water and become a soggy consistency.
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3Add oats and your apple to a food processor. The apple and oats should turn into smaller pieces. Mix these together with your pellet mixture.
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4Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Place parchment paper into a square cake tin or pan, add your granola mixture and smoothly flatten the granola mixture into a square shape.
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5Cook your mixture until the granola turns a brown color. Once the mixture is cooked cut into small pieces and serve to your guinea pigs as a fun and healthy treat.
Carrot Granola Bars
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1Gather your supplies. To make carrot granola bars, you will need dry oatmeal, wheat flour, ground carrots, and water. You will also need a food processor (or grater), a mixing bowl, a spatula, and a measuring cup.
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2Combine your ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add half a cup of oatmeal, half a cup of flour, half a cup of ground carrot, and half a cup of water in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Your carrot will have to be chopped up finely by using either a food processor or grater.
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3Mould your dough into square shaped granola bars. Place your bars on a tin or pan lined with parchment paper. You can use a mould to hold a better shape.
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4Bake your carrot granola bars at 350 °F (177 °C) for 15 minutes. Take them out of the oven once the granola bars have turned a golden brown colour.
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5Allow your granola bars to cool down. Give the carrot granola bars at least an hour before you feed them to your guinea pig/s. These items should be fed sparingly as a treat.
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan guinea pigs eat granola?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererYes, if made from this recipe; since it is made using guinea pig pellets and vegetables, they are safe for guinea pigs to eat.
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QuestionIn one of your other recipes, it says that flour can kill guinea pigs, but in the carrot recipe it has flour. Why is that so?Amy HarrisonTop AnswererThere are many mixed responses, however, wheat flour is harmless when fed in moderation. Wheat flour is different from other types of flours that may be bleached or contain harmful ingredients.
Things You'll Need
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Pan
- Parchment paper
- Granola moulds (optional)
Warnings
- Don't feed your guinea pigs too many of these treats! Although they're better than store-bought treats, they still aren't very healthy, especially the oat ones.⧼thumbs_response⧽
About This Article
If you want to make granola bars for a guinea pig, start by adding guinea pig pellets to a mixing bowl, then pouring in a small portion of water so the pellets get soggy. Using a spatula, mix the pellets and water until the texture is even. Next, cut some fruits and vegetables into thin slices or small cubes and stir them into the pellet mixture with your spatula. From here, you will need to bake the mixture in your oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. To know if your granola bars are done, check to see if they are light brown and try snapping one in half. If you can successfully break the granola bar with your hands, that means it won't be too hard for your guinea pig to eat. For more tips, like how to make apple oat granola bars for a guinea pig, keep reading!