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Whisker Wheatgrass Wafers A Nutritious, Crunchy Treat for Happy Hamsters

Whisker Wheatgrass Wafers

These delightful little wafers are packed with fiber, vitamins, and a pinch of love! Made from fresh wheatgrass, oats, and a few other hamster-safe ingredients, they’re perfect for a crunchy snack that’s both delicious and nutritious. Your hammie will be begging for more nibbles (and maybe doing a little happy dance)! Wheatgrass is a wonderful ingredient for hamsters, rich in chlorophyll, vitamins, and antioxidants to keep their tiny systems happy and healthy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Hamster Treat

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender or food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Knife or cookie cutter

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup fresh wheatgrass chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats finely ground into oat flour
  • 2 tbsp plain pumpkin purée or unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp chia seeds for an extra omega-3 boost
  • 1 tbsp water to help bind the ingredients
  • 1/4 cup hamster-safe dried herbs like dried parsley or chamomile
  • 1 tsp flaxseed meal for extra fiber

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven, darlin'! Get that oven nice and toasty at 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper—no sticky messes on our watch!
  • Blend the oats. Pop those rolled oats into a blender or food processor and give ’em a whirl until they turn into a fine flour-like consistency. Oat flour is light and perfect for these delicate wafers!
  • Chop the wheatgrass. Finely chop the wheatgrass with love! The smaller, the better—hammy's gonna love these nutrient-packed greens.
  • Mix the dry ingredients.In a bowl, mix together the ground oats, chopped wheatgrass, dried herbs, chia seeds (if using), and flaxseed meal. Make sure everything’s combined like a big happy family.
  • Add the wet ingredients.Now, stir in the pumpkin purée (or applesauce) and add a tablespoon of water to help bind everything together. Keep mixing until it forms a nice doughy texture, almost like playdough but far tastier (at least for our hammie friends)!
  • Roll it out.Sprinkle a little flour on your counter and roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it’s about 1/8-inch thick. We want these wafers nice and thin so they get extra crispy!
  • Shape those wafers.You can cut the dough into small squares or use tiny cookie cutters for fun shapes! Little stars, hearts, or circles would be adorable for your furry friend’s treat jar.
  • Bake to perfection.Place your shaped dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure to leave a little space between each one. Pop ’em in the oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until they’re golden and crispy.
  • Cool and crunch.Let the wafers cool completely before offering them to your hamster. Store any extras in an airtight container—they’ll stay fresh for up to two weeks (if your hammie doesn’t devour them all first!).