Ginger Puppuccino for Dogs with Whole Grain Biscuits

During the holiday season, it's nice to give a little luxury to your dog as well. This warm drink infused with Christmas flavors combines the refreshing taste of fresh ginger with a creamy base of coconut milk and Greek yogurt. Fresh whipped cream and a whole grain ginger cookie turn it into a sweet treat for special occasions. Ginger, in small doses, is generally well tolerated and can offer a digestive effect.

Ingredients

For the puppuccino (1 small cup)

• 120 ml of unsweetened coconut milk (carton version)
• 120 ml of 2% Greek yogurt
• 7 ml (1/2 tablespoon) of chopped fresh ginger
• 60 ml of fresh whipping cream
• A pinch of ground ginger
• Natural colored sprinkles (optional)

For the ginger cookies

• 180 g of whole wheat flour
• 180 g of all-purpose flour
• 6 ml (just over 1 teaspoon) of ground ginger
• 3 large eggs
• 110 ml of water (80 ml + an additional 30 ml as needed)

Procedure

1. For the cookies, preheat the oven to 175 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the two flours and the ground ginger.
3. Add the eggs and 80 ml of water and mix until a soft dough forms. If necessary, incorporate more water a tablespoon at a time.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, briefly knead, and roll out to a thickness of half a centimeter.
5. Use cookie cutters to shape the cookies and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 cm apart.
6. Bake for about 12 minutes, until the edges start to brown (1-2 minutes longer for a crunchier texture).
7. Let the cookies cool on a rack.
8. For the drink, blend together the coconut milk, Greek yogurt, and fresh ginger until smooth.
9. Whip the fresh cream with beaters until stiff peaks form.
10. Pour the puppuccino into a small cup, top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of ground ginger, and any natural sprinkles. Decorate with a ginger cookie.

Notes

For dogs sensitive to dairy, choose plant-based yogurt and omit the cream or replace it with a coconut-based plant version.

Storage

Serve the drink immediately after preparation. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.