12 Nutritious Homemade Dog Food Recipes for Your Maltese

As a responsible Maltese dog owner, feeding your furry friend a healthy, nutritious, and balanced meal should be on your list.

Both store-bought foods and homemade meals are good for your dog, so we recommend rotation between these options.

Commercial foods are convenient and quick, but there’s always something special about DIY dog food that your pup will love.

A homemade diet gives you complete control over what your dog eats, which is especially helpful if they have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or sensitivities.

In this guide, we’ll outline 12 homemade dog food recipes for the Maltese breed, giving them the essential nutrients they need to thrive.

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12 Homemade Dog Food Recipes for Maltese

1. Turkey & Veggie Power Bowl

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. Ground Turkey
• 4 ounces Salmon
• 1 cup String Beans
• 1 cup Shredded Carrot
• 8 ounces White Rice
• One Sweet Potato

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Set aside.
2. Steam or boil the sweet potato until it’s tender, then mash it smoothly.
3. Cook the white rice according to package instructions.
4. Lightly cook the salmon in a separate pan, flaking it apart as it cooks.
5. In a pot, steam the string beans and shredded carrots for about 5-8 minutes until tender.
6. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Serve once cooled.

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2. Sardine & Kale DIY Dog Food

Ingredients:

• 3 kg Dog Mince
• 500g Frozen Kale
• 250g Sardines (in spring water)
• 3 Cups of white rice (cooked)
• 4 Large Carrots

Instructions:

1. Brown the dog mince in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring it’s cooked all through. Then, set it aside to cool a bit.
2. Boil or steam the frozen kale until it’s tender, drain it well, and chop it into small pieces.
3. In another pot, cook the carrots until they’re soft enough to mash easily.
4. Drain the sardines and mash with a fork.
5. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
6. Let the mixture cool completely before serving it to your furry friend.

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3. Pumpkin & Chicken Mix

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Oven-baked chicken
• 2 Cups white rice
• ¼ Small-sized Pumpkin
• 4 Medium Carrots
• 2 Cups Frozen Spinach
• 4 Eggs

Instructions:

1. Shred the baked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Boil the rice and set aside to cool.
3. Steam the pumpkin and carrots until soft, then mash them together.
4. Cook spinach lightly in a pan and finely chop.
5. Hard boil the eggs, peel, and chop them into small pieces.
6. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, mix well, and serve once cooled.

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4. Dog-Friendly Pizza for Maltese

Ingredients:

• Oatmeal powder
• 1 organic egg
• Veggies (spinach, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and broccoli)
• Chicken (cooked and shredded)
• Cheese

Instructions:

1. Mix the oatmeal powder with the raw egg to create a dough consistency.
2. Roll the dough out to form a pizza base and place it on a baking sheet.
3. Top the pizza base with shredded chicken, veggies, and cheese.
4. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
5. Let cool and cut into bite-sized pieces before serving.

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5. Chicken & Spinach Mash

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Organic cut-up chicken
• 2 cups Organic spinach
• 1 cup Pumpkin
• 1 cup baby carrots
• ½ cup Chicken bone broth
• 1 pinch Turmeric

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to an electric pressure cooker.
2. Cook on high temperature for 5 minutes.
3. Once cooked, use a masher to mash the meal until you achieve your desired consistency.
4. Let it cool to room temperature before serving.

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6. Chicken & Veggie Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic chicken
• 1 bowl grated baby carrots
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 2 sprays of olive oil

Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and use clean hands to mix them thoroughly. Then, form the mixture into flat patties.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
3. Place the patties in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Once cooked, remove the patties and let them cool completely before serving them to your Maltese.

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7. Turkey & Veggie Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cups brown rice
• ½ (16-ounce) package of frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower)
• 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions:

1. In a large Dutch oven, throw in your turkey and mix it with clean water as you bring the pot to a boil.
2. Once it’s boiling, stir in the brown rice, a sprinkle of rosemary, and the frozen veggies.
3. Turn the heat down low, cover the pot, and let everything simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure nothing sticks.
4. Once the stew is cooked, turn off the heat and let it cool a bit before serving it to your Maltese dog.

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8. Chicken & Veggie Stew

Ingredients:

• ½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
• ¼ lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ¼ lb. carrots, peeled and diced
• ¾ cup chopped green beans
• 2 cups water or unsalted chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, dice the carrots, and chop the green beans into small pieces. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks.
2. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 – 7 minutes, until fully cooked.
3. Once the chicken is done, add the rest of the ingredients then pour in enough water or unsalted chicken broth to cover everything.
4. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes.
5. Let it cool before serving. The recipe yields 4 servings, and leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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9. Simple Chicken & Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
• 1 cup brown rice
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• ½ cup peas
• ½ cup flour (whole grain preferred)
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. Cook rice as per package instructions until it becomes soft and fluffy.
2. While rice cooks, dice chicken and cook in a skillet with oil until done. Set chicken aside, reserving pan drippings.
3. Make gravy by whisking flour and water, then adding to warm drippings and stirring until thickened.
4. Combine cooked chicken, rice, peas, and carrots into the gravy. Simmer until the vegetables are tender.
5. Let the stew cool to room temperature before serving to make it safe for your Maltese.

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10. Turkey & Quinoa Superfood

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1 cup finely chopped green beans
• 1 cup finely chopped spinach
• 1 tablespoon fish oil
• Turmeric (optional, for anti-inflammatory benefits)

Instructions:

1. Cook the ground turkey in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until fully browned, breaking it into small pieces for easier digestion.
2. In a large pot, combine the cooked turkey, quinoa, and water then bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is soft and translucent.
4. Stir in the carrots, green beans, and spinach. Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
5. Remove from heat, then stir in the fish oil and a sprinkle of turmeric while mixing thoroughly.
6. Cool the meal to room temperature before serving. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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11. Herb-crusted fish & Potato for Maltese

Ingredients:

• 1 pound white-fleshed fish (choose from cod, sole, tilapia, or whitefish)
• 1-pound sweet potato
• 1-pound white potato
• ½ tsp. Rosemary
• ¼ tsp. basil
• ¼ tsp. oregano

Instructions:

1. Peel the sweet potato and white potatoes, then dice them into small cubes. Boil them until they’re tender, then mash them together until smooth.
2. Cook the white fish in a pan over medium heat until it flakes easily with a fork.
3. In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, basil, and oregano.
4. Sprinkle herb mixture over cooked fish.
5. Mix the mashed potatoes and fish together until well combined. Let the mixture cool completely before serving it to your dog.

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12. Beefy Vegetables for Maltese Dogs

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds lean ground grass-fed sirloin
• 6 cups organic brown rice
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, shredded
• 1 cup green peas or green beans
• ½ cup fresh parsley, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive or safflower oil
• A sprinkle of ground turmeric

Instructions:

1. Boil eggs until stiff, then peel and finely chop them.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground sirloin over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients, add a sprinkle of turmeric, and drizzle with olive or safflower oil.
4. Gently stir all ingredients with a spoon until well combined.
5. Cool the mixture to a safe serving temperature before giving it to your Maltese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Conclusion

Feeding your beloved dog homemade foods is affordable and healthier than relying on commercial foods.

By whipping up the Maltese dog food recipes yourself, your pup will be guaranteed to get fresh, high-quality foods made with love.

All recipes featured in this guide are designed with the dog’s health in mind. We also picked those with wholesome easy-to-find ingredients that are simple to prepare.

Give these recipes a try and we’ll be glad to hear from you about your dog’s new favorite DIY dish from our list.