Recipe for bird cake without lard?

No-Lard Bird Cake Recipe:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup quick-cooking oats

- 1 cup peanut butter

- 1/2 cup white flour

- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening (non-hydrogenated)

- 1/4 cup honey

- 1/2 cup bird seed (such as black oil sunflower seeds, white millet, or safflower seeds)

- 1/4 cup dried fruit (such as cranberries, raisins, or cherries)

- 1 tablespoon water (or more if needed)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, and birdseed. Mix well.

2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter, vegetable shortening, and honey until smooth. Stir constantly to avoid burning.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well until combined. If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches a spreadable consistency.

4. Add the dried fruit and mix well to distribute it throughout the mixture.

5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.

6. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet to about 1/2 inch thickness.

7. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the mixture is firm enough to cut into shapes.

8. Cut the mixture into desired shapes (such as squares, rectangles, or triangles).

9. Place the bird cakes on a wire rack to dry completely. You can also hang them from the strings tied to the cake squares while they are drying.

10. Once the bird cakes are dry, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or a cool place. They can be kept for up to one month.

Note: When placing bird cakes outdoors, consider placing them in a covered bird feeder or suet cage to protect them from weather and from being eaten by squirrels and other animals.

This bird cake recipe is not only delicious and nutritious for your feathered friends, but it is also easy to make and does not contain lard.