Grain-Free Satin Balls Recipe for Dogs (Greek Yogurt Version)

Grain-Free Satin Balls Recipe for Dogs (Greek Yogurt Version)

This grain-free Satin Ball recipe for dogs is a vet-approved, high-calorie supplement designed to help underweight or high-energy dogs gain healthy weight. Made with ground beef, Greek yogurt, coconut oil, molasses, eggs, and gelatin, this version skips grains and cream cheese, keeping it simple, nutrient-dense, and easier to digest. The addition of Greek yogurt provides natural probiotics to support gut health while maintaining the calorie boost needed for working dogs, nursing mothers, or rescues in recovery.

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Course: dog treats

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

10 pounds 4.5 kg raw ground beef, 70/30 or 80/20 fat content
4 cups 32 oz or 900 g plain full-fat Greek yogurt (unsweetened, no xylitol)
1 1/4 cups 300 ml olive oil
1 1/2 cups 360 ml, ~510 g unsulfured molasses
10 large raw eggs with finely crushed shells (optional for calcium)
10 envelopes unflavored gelatin about 1/2 cup or 50 g total
1/16 teaspoon salt a pinch

Method

Instructions
Place the ground beef in a large mixing tub or bowl.
Add Greek yogurt, olive oil, molasses, eggs, gelatin, and salt.
Mix thoroughly by hand until everything is well blended.
Form into golf-ball sized meatballs (about 2–3 oz each).
Freeze on trays lined with parchment paper.
Transfer to freezer bags and store up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.

Notes

Calories per Satin Ball If divided into 60 balls (2.7 oz each) → ≈ 270 calories per ball If divided into 40 balls (4 oz each) → ≈ 405 calories per ball.