Put your paws up and get ready to celebrate the release of ARTHUR THE KING movie on digital TODAY. This post is sponsored by Lionsgate®. NOTE: This recipe is not complete and balanced. Consult with a veterinarian or dog nutritionist for your dog’s individual needs! Addition note: This dog treat calls for creamy peanut butter, do not use ANY peanut butter brands made with xylitol.

dog treats that look like meatballs with strawberry sauce.

Get ready for an exciting and sweet adventure unlike any other when you watch ARTHUR THE KING.

Make it a full fledged viewing party at home by getting the whole family involved including your furry friends of course.

Treat your dog to this fun recipe for "Meatball" shaped treats.

In the movie, the scrappy street dog dubbed Arthur was enticed with real meatballs. I thought it would be fun to make a fun play on this with peanut butter oat doggy treats topped with a simple strawberry sauce to look like pasta sauce.

"MEATBALL AND SAUCE" DOG TREATS

*Just a note to be sure to check with your vet to ensure your ingredients are acceptable for your pup. Do not use ANY peanut butter brands made with xylitol.

bowl of dog treats that look like meatballs but are made with oats, peanut butter and honey.

DOG TREAT INGREDIENTS:

100% Pure Pumpkin, Canned
Creamy Peanut Butter (*DO NOT USE PB WITH XYLITOL)
Old Fashioned Oats
Honey
Cinnamon

STRAWBERRY SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

Strawberries
Water

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add all of the treat ingredients to a large bowl to start preparing the "meatballs". Mix until completely blended. Use a cookie scoop to measure out and roll into balls. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Next up, let's make the "sauce". Add chopped strawberries and water to a saucepan. 'sauce. Add chopped strawberries and water to a saucepan.

On medium low, simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Sauce is ready when the strawberries have broken down. Remove the pan from heat and cool completely before serving.

Serving: 1 treat with a little sauce drizzled on top.

Download the recipe to keep here or scroll below to print.

movie art — *Simu Liu as Leo, Nathalie Emmanuel as Olivia, Mark Wahlberg as Michael and Ali Suliman as Chik in Arthur The King. Photo Credit: Carlos Rodriguez*

ABOUT ARTHUR THE KING MOVIE

"Based on the “heart-swelling true story” (Courtney Howard, Variety) of friendship and loyalty, ARTHUR THE KING arrives on Premium Video on Demand and Premium Electronic Sell-Through on April 23, and on Electronic Sell-Through, Blu-ray (+ DVD + Digital), and DVD May 28 from Lionsgate. Embark on the physical and emotional journey based on the true story of adventure racer Mikael Lindnord and Arthur, the dog that changed Lindnord’s life. ARTHUR THE KING stars Academy Award^® nominee Mark Wahlberg (2006, Best Supporting Actor, The Departed), Simu Liu (Barbie), Juliet Rylance (A Dog’s Purpose), Ali Suliman (Lone Survivor), Nathalie Emmanuel (“Game of Thrones”), and Paul Guilfoyle ("CSI: Vegas”)."

"Meatball and Sauce" Dog Treats

Yield: 40

Make a fun oat and peanut butter snack for dogs to celebrate the Arthur The King movie.

Ingredients

DOG TREAT INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups 100% Pure Pumpkin, Canned
1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter (Warning. DO NOT USE PEANUT BUTTER WITH XYLITOL)
5 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
½ Cup Honey
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
STRAWBERRY SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
1 lb Strawberries, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Water

Instructions

Prepare “meatballs” by adding all of the treat ingredients to a large bowl.

Mix until blended. Use a cookie scoop to measure out and roll into balls.

Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Prepare sauce.

Add chopped strawberries and water to a saucepan. Simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes, stirring frequently.

Sauce is done when strawberries have broken down.

Remove from heat and cool completely before serving. Serving: 1 treat with sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

Do not use xylitol peanut butter, it is unsafe for dogs. Check ingredients. Check with your vet before serving to your dogs. Serving suggestion: 1 dog treat per day.

Nutrition Information

Yield 40 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 102Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 1mgSodium 42mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 2gSugar 5gProtein 3g

This nutritional information is for reference only. We are not responsible for these calculations.

ARTHUR THE KING is available NOW to buy for $24.99 and rent for $19.99 (48-hour period) on participating digital platforms where movies are purchased including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, and more. Learn more about the movie.