Best 2 Wholesome Birdie Bread For Parrots Recipes

WHOLESOME BIRDIE BREAD FOR PARROTS

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This is a healthy meal in itself--for parrots. I cut this up into daily portions and freeze them. Then each day, I just microwave a portion and feed it to our feathered friends. All I see from the birds is tails in the air when they have birdie bread in their bowls!

Provided by Chef Skyla

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix (dry)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
4 eggs (with shells)
3 (6 ounce) jars vegetable baby food (sweet potato, carrots, potatoes, etc)
1/2 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2/3 cup tahini or 2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup cheese, grated
3 carrots, grated
1/2 cup broccoli floret, finely chopped
1/2 cup seeds (or pellets)

Steps:

Pre-Heat oven to 400.
Place muffin mix, oatmeal, and baking powder in large bowl and set aside.
Wash whole eggs thoroughly and place in blender (shells and all.) Add baby food, applesauce, and wheat germ, and puree.
Pour blended puree into your bowl of dry ingredients and stir with a large spoon. Stir in Tahini, cheese, grated carrots, and broccoli (if you have a fussy bird, you can puree these items in the blender in step 3.).
Spread mixture in a lightly greased 9 x 13" pan and sprinkle the seed (or pellets) over the top.
Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes. (Time may vary.) Let cool and cut into squares that are the size of a daily portion for your bird and freeze accordingly.
Defrost daily portions in the microwave before feeding. Depending on your bird, either crumble the birdie bread into their bowl (especially smaller birds) or give them talon size chunks (bigger birds).
Don't be afraid to experiment with the ingredients. The recipe is very forgiving. Instead of baby food, I sometimes substitute frozen mixed vegetables, a can of pumpkin, mashed bananas, or mashed sweet potatoes.
Instead of oatmeal, I often use cooked brown rice, baby rice cereal, or wholegrain Cheerios. Other things I've experimented with include chopped nuts, raisins, cooked lentils, chopped kale, pureed chickpeas, or pasta.
Tahini (sesame seed paste) is preferable to peanut butter, if you can find it. It's very high in protein and calcium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 256.8, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 5

WHOLESOME WHEAT BREAD

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My sister and I were in 4-H, and Mom was our breads project leader for years. Because of that early training, fresh homemade bread like this is a staple in my own kitchen. -Karen Wingate, Coldwater, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
4-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add butter, honey, sugar, salt, milk powder and 3 cups whole wheat flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in remaining whole wheat flour and enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into 4 portions. Roll each into a 15-in. rope. For each loaf, twist 2 ropes together; pinch ends to seal. Place in greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

Keep it simple: Bird breads don't need to be complicated. A few simple, fresh, ingredients are all you need to make a tasty and nutritious treat for your parrot.
Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the bread will taste. Look for organic, locally-sourced produce whenever possible.
Experiment with different flavors: There are many different ways to flavor bird bread. Try adding fruits, vegetables, nuts, or seeds to your recipe. You can also experiment with different spices and herbs.
Bake the bread in small batches: This will help ensure that the bread is evenly cooked and doesn't dry out.
Store the bread properly: Bird bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bread for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious and nutritious bird bread for your parrot. Just remember to keep it simple, use fresh ingredients, experiment with different flavors, and store the bread properly. Your parrot will love you for it!