Attention, fellow cat moms: St. Patrick’s Day is not all about shamrocks, leprechauns, and pretending to love green beer. It is actually the perfect excuse to spoil our feline overlords with something homemade, because really—store-bought treats are so last season.
Now, imagine yourself in full festive mode, scrolling through Pinterest for St. Paddy’s decor inspo, maybe baking some themed cookies for yourself. And then, it hits you—why not make your kitty feel included, too? Here come these Shamrock Cheesy Bites—a homemade, vegetarian, feline-approved treat and basically the feline equivalent of an artisan snack. Stuffed with real cheese, a dash of catnip (because obviously), and a lively green twist, these little chomps have your kitty coming back for that slow blink, pure satisfaction and all.
Shamrock Cheesy Bites Recipe
Ingredients:
✔️ ½ cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
✔️ ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (because, uh, cheese)
✔️ 1 tbsp dried catnip (optional but TOTALLY highly recommended if one wants zoomies)
✔️ 1 tbsp parsley—added to give a hint of green, well, because festive vibes matter.
✔️ 1 egg
✔️ 1 tbsp water—if needed, to form dough
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a bowl, mix oat flour, cheddar cheese, catnip, and parsley. Add the egg and mix until it forms a dough. If it’s too dry, add a little water, one teaspoon at a time.
3️⃣ Roll out the dough and cut with a tiny shamrock cookie cutter, or just form small, bite-sized pieces—because let’s be honest, your cat doesn’t care about aesthetics.
4️⃣ Bake for 10–12 minutes until firm and slightly gold.
5️⃣ Allow to cool down completely before serving unless you enjoy drama with your cat meowing to you impatiently.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to a week, but let’s be real, kitty is gonna want them all long before that.
And voila, your kitty can enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in style! If anyone in your home deserves gourmet treatment, it is them—the ones knocking things off tables just to remind you who is boss.
St. Patrick’s Day Pet Ideas
Attention, fellow cat moms—your feline overlord deserves some St. Patrick’s Day fun too! Whip up these homemade treats, pair them with a cute green accessory—maybe a collar with shamrock bow tie and bell—and get ready for the ultimate photo op. Bonus points if your cat actually stays put for the picture!
And why stop with just this year? Make it an outright tradition! Picture this: every St. Paddy’s Day, you bake up a fresh batch of lucky treats, snap the annual “grumpy leprechaun” photo, and even package some goodies for those fellow feline-loving friends in your life. Their kitties will love you, and you’ll officially cement your status as Best Cat Parent Ever.
Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later—because, let’s face it, your cat is going to be expecting this next year.
Looking for more ways to spoil your kitty? Here are a few of my other top picks:
- Homemade cat treats with catnip: 2 Purrfect Recipes
- Easy recipe with sweet potato and catnip
- Healthy Homemade cat treats for your cat
