Autumn Harvest Kibble Topper

Celebrate the flavours of autumn with this wholesome harvest kibble topper for dogs. Packed with nutrient-rich pumpkin (or butternut squash), crisp apple, sweet carrot, and a splash of bone broth, this recipe adds both flavour and health benefits to your dog’s everyday meals. A spoonful of yoghurt or kefir provides probiotics for gut health, while ground flaxseed delivers fibre and omega-3s to support digestion and skin health. Perfect as a seasonal boost, this topper is a simple way to make your dog’s kibble more exciting and nourishing.

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Autumn Harvest Kibble Topper

Yield: 10-12

Author: The Canine Dietitian

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

This Autumn Harvest Kibble Topper is a seasonal, nutrient-rich addition to your dog’s bowl. With naturally sweet pumpkin (or butternut squash), apple, and carrot simmered gently in bone broth or water, it’s both tasty and easy to digest. 

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Ingredients

• 200g pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled & cubed
• 100g apple, cored & diced
• 80g carrot, peeled & diced
• 120ml low-sodium bone broth or water
• 1 tbsp plain low-fat yoghurt or kefir (unsweetened, no xylitol)
• 1 tsp ground flaxseed (≈½ tsp)

Instructions

1. Steam the pumpkin, apple, and carrot until soft (10–12 minutes).
2. Mash or blend with the broth until smooth but slightly textured.
3. Allow to cool, then mix through the yoghurt and flaxseed.
4. Serve over kibble:
5. 1–2 tbsp per 10kg body weight.

Notes

Storage:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Alternatively portion into ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months

Nutrition Facts

Protein

1 g

Calories

22

Fiber

1 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

5 g

Pumpkin, carrot, and apple in this topper provide a natural source of dietary fibre and beta-carotene (a precursor of Vitamin A), which support healthy digestion, vision, and immune function in dogs.

Dogs with allergies or intolerances to dairy (replace yoghurt with goat’s milk kefir or omit).

Dogs with pancreatitis or strict low-fat diets (ensure yoghurt is very low-fat).

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