Millie's Plant-Based
Dog Food
A complete, vet-informed recipe for healthy, happy dogs — shared in honor of a companion who showed us it works.
Whole-food ingredients, a step-by-step cooking guide, and the story behind a bowl made with love.
Rest easy, sweet Millie
Forever in our hearts · Thanksgiving 2025 🤍
Millie thrived on plant-based nutrition, and through the years we spent caring for her health and happiness, she taught us that dogs can live vibrant, healthy lives on properly balanced plant-based meals.
This website exists because we believe other dog owners deserve access to this knowledge and recipe. Whether you're here for ethical reasons, environmental concerns, allergies, or simply to explore a healthier path for your dog — this recipe is for you. And it's dedicated to Millie, who showed us the way.
Your legacy lives on in every dog this recipe helps.
Nutrition you can feel good about
Plant-based diets can provide dogs with everything they need when properly formulated — including essential taurine for heart health. Loving owners choose this path for ethical, environmental, and health reasons.
Heart Health
Includes taurine supplementation — crucial for cardiac health on a plant-based diet.
Whole Foods
Built from quality ingredients like quinoa, beans, sweet potato, and fresh vegetables.
Complete Nutrition
Balanced with the essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids dogs need to thrive.
Research-Based
Formulated with veterinary guidance and grounded in nutritional science.
Made from food you'd recognize
No mystery fillers. Every batch is built from whole, recognizable ingredients and finished with a complete supplement so nothing essential is missing.
- ✓ Quinoa & legumes for plant protein and amino acids
- ✓ Sweet potato, peas & California-blend vegetables
- ✓ Flaxseed, chia & coconut oil for healthy fats & omega-3s
- ✓ VegeDog supplement for taurine, L-Carnitine, calcium & B12
Recipe & Ingredients
Everything you need for one full batch — about two months of meals for a medium dog.
Millie's Plant-Based Dog Food — Recipe
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📋 All Ingredients
Grains & Protein Base
Frozen Vegetables & Fruit
Fresh Produce
Legumes
Seeds & Oil
📊 Recipe Yield
Based on ~9 oz per day for a medium dog.
⚡ Equipment Needed
- 28-quart electric roaster
- Large mixing bowls (3)
- Large strainer
- Rubber spatula
- Fork (for fluffing)
- Freezer bags (6+)
- Food scale (optional but helpful)
The Cooking Process
Prep & Water Setup
Wash sweet potatoes, apples, and celery. Prepare your roaster, add 4.4 lbs water, and heat to 475°F/MAX until boiling.
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 840 g quinoa and add to boiling water. Keep at 475°F. Check at 10, 15, and 20 minutes. Chop sweet potatoes into medium chunks while it cooks.
Finish Quinoa
Fluff quinoa with a fork to dry it out. Use a rubber spatula to pull it away from the edges of the pan to prevent sticking.
Frozen Vegetables
Lower to 300°F. Add strawberries, then California blend, then peas. Do NOT stir. Cook 20 minutes. Chop apples (medium) and celery (1.5" pieces) while cooking.
Temperature Increase
At 20 minutes, stir vegetables once. Increase to 350°F and cook ~10 more minutes until vegetables are soft.
Sweet Potatoes
Add chopped sweet potatoes. Keep at 350°F and cook 15 minutes — they need the most cooking time.
Fresh Produce
Add chopped apples and celery. Lower to 300°F and cook 15 minutes.
Seeds & Oil
Lower to 225°F. Add 454 g flaxseed meal and 454 g chia seeds. Stir well. Then add 14 oz coconut oil and stir thoroughly.
Add Beans
Drain and rinse 3 black bean cans (616 g) and 3 garbanzo cans (400 g) together in one strainer. Gently fold into the roaster and stir to combine.
Rest & Final Stir
Let everything rest for 10 minutes, then do a final, thorough stir to distribute all ingredients evenly.
Cool
Cool at room temperature for 45–60 minutes. Prepare your freezer bags and labels while it cools.
Portion & Freeze
Portion into freezer bags at 5 lbs 10 oz (90 oz) each. Remove as much air as possible, seal, label with the cooking date, and freeze.
See the Cooking Process
A full step-by-step video walkthrough of the entire batch is on the way.
Dogs Living Their Best Plant-Based Life
Share your pup's journey — send us a photo and we'll feature them here.
Honor Millie's Legacy
If this recipe has helped your pup live a healthier life, consider honoring Millie's memory by supporting the mission to share plant-based dog nutrition with more dog lovers worldwide.
Every contribution helps share this recipe and knowledge — in memory of Millie. 🐾
Questions or Success Stories?
Have a question about the recipe or plant-based nutrition? Want to share how your dog is doing? Send us a note.