Turkey & Egg Yolk Baked Bites

🧺 Ingredients

• 150 g plain cooked turkey breast or thigh, finely chopped
• 2 egg yolks from large eggs
• 2 tablespoons oat flour, plus a little extra if needed
• 1 tablespoon unsalted turkey or chicken cooking water
• Nothing else — no salt, oil, onion, garlic or stock cubes

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Poach the turkey in plain unsalted water until cooked all the way through with no pink remaining, then reserve a tablespoon of the cooking liquid.
2. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking parchment.
3. Blitz or finely chop the cooled turkey until it resembles a coarse paste.
4. Separate the eggs and add only the yolks to the turkey — set the whites aside for your own cooking.
5. Stir in the oat flour and the reserved cooking water until you have a firm dough that holds its shape; add a little more flour if it feels sticky.
6. Roll into pea-sized balls, flatten each one slightly and space them out on the tray.
7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until firm and lightly golden at the edges.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack before offering any — a warm bite can scald a cat's mouth.

📝 Notes

Treats of any kind should make up no more than about 10% of your cat's daily calories, and these are a supplementary reward rather than a replacement for a complete, balanced diet. Always cook the egg: raw white contains avidin, which interferes with biotin absorption, and raw egg carries a salmonella risk for both cat and household. Introduce a couple of bites at a time and watch for any digestive upset, particularly if your cat has a known sensitivity to poultry or egg. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months and defrost fully before serving.