Just a note for some ingredient substitutions for our "Best Friends" who can't tolerate wheat or certain grains, I often will use oat flour (which you can also do by grinding whole flakes in your food processor) as well as brown rice flour and barley flour or flakes. I also will add oat bran for a little more fiber. If you have a great homemade granola that is on the plain & low-fat side (absolutely no raisins!!), you can add a bit of that too. I will often use molasses, maple syrup or honey as a sweetener (only about 4 TBSP) as well as cinnamon, ginger and chopped dried cranberries, dried apples/apple sauce or crushed dried bananas (organic). If you want to add meat or other vegetables consider using jars of baby food, the serving size is perfect. For liquid I often use pure apple juice cut in half with water or chicken or beef broth (onion free). Thanks for the helpful tips! PJH

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