Celiac Safe Rat Diet

Fun fact about me, I am severely celiac! I always recommend folks keep their rats on a standardized lab block, but I am unfortunately very allergic. I have put years into slowly developing and testing a ‘lab block’ that I make from scratch. I am always improving the recipe, and will update with changes as I continue to monitor health and weight. Please only follow this recipe if you are also celiac and have no other option for your rat food <3 I also supplement with coconut oil, black beans, lentils, probiotics, egg, and a variety of different fruits, veggies, and some seeds!

Ingredients

4 scoops ELSE toddler plant based nutritional supplement

4 scoops Crossfuel 100% whey protein

4 cups brown rice

2 cups Rice Chex cereal

2 cups gluten free rolled oats

2 cups gluten free cornmeal

Assorted frozen or fresh fruit & vegetables

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F

2. In a food processor, combine brown rice, rice chex, and rolled oats, blend until desired texture. 

3. In a large mixing bowl, mix the processed rice, chex, and oats with the nutritional supplement, cornmeal, and whey.

4. In a blender, combine assorted fruits and vegetables until blended. Add small amounts of water to encourage proper blending, especially if using frozen. Aim to make 3 - 4 cups of blended fruit and veg.

5. Move blended fruit and veg to a separate mixing bowl. 

6. Fill up the blender/food processor with 80% dry ingredients, 20% wet ingredients. Or, in a large mixing bowl, combine 8 parts dry ingredients with 2 parts wet ingredients.

7. Mix until a crumbly, sticky dough forms, adding just enough water to combine.

8. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Put dough on the baking sheet, spreading to create a flat surface. Using a butter knife, draw a grid pattern through the dough (this will help break it up into crumbly bits when it’s done).

9. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown on edges.

10. Let cool, break into small, quarter sized pieces. Refrigerate or freeze for freshness.

Nutritional Information

Fat - 10%

Carbohydrates - 75%

Protein - 15%

Approximately 9.6 calories per gram (base mix only, without fruit and veg).

Standard rats need about 60 calories per day. I usually feed each rat between 5 - 8 grams per day, depending on weight and activity level, plus additional greens. Always monitor weight when using a different diet.

Vitamins and minerals

Coming soon!