This time of year we want to treat our furry family members to fun holiday time treats and snacks. But we need to be careful of what we are feeding them. Homemade treats are always best because you know what the ingredients are and of course its made with love! Baking Addiction did a nice dog treat recipe that you can try below. For more dog treats be sure to check out their website. Recipes for three different dog treats below, enjoy!
3 Homemade Dog Treats Recipes Below:
For Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats:
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/2 cup oats (optional if your dog is on a grain free diet, sub an extra 1/4 cup grain free flour)
3 cups whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, or gluten free flour
3 tablespoons of all natural peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
For Sweet Potato Treats:
1 cup of canned sweet potato (you can sub fresh if you want)
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, or gluten free flour
1 egg (beaten)
For Apple Carrot Treats:
1 cup of whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, or gluten free flour
1 cup of grated carrots
1 egg
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
Directions:
For Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In small bowl, stir together the flour, oats, and cinnamon.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin and peanut butter until combined. Stir wet ingredients into dry.
Pour onto a floured surface and roll dough out to 1/2 thick. Cut out using cookie cutter.
The dough will be a little sticky, a dusting of flour for your hands and the rolling pin will help! Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
Place on cooling racks and let cool thoroughly. They will harden as they cool.
For Sweet Potato Treats:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Stir ingredients together in a large bowl until dough forms.
Roll dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Press dough down slightly so the biscuits are about about 1/4 inch thick. Bake until golden brown and let cool on a wire rack.
For Apple Carrot Treats:
Preheat oven 350°F.
Mix ingredients together until dough forms.
Roll dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Press dough down slightly so the biscuits are about about 1/4 inch thick.
Bake until golden brown and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes:
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats:
1/2 teaspoon of salt can be added to these treats to help extend the shelf life but, it is optional.
Cinnamon is fine to use in recipes for dogs, however do not use a pumpkin spice blend or anything that could contain nutmeg. It is toxic to dogs and even in small amounts can make them sick.
Sweet Potato Treats:
1/2 teaspoon of salt can be added to these treats to help extend the shelf life but, it is optional.
For Apple Carrot Treats:
If the dough is really sticky, add a few more tablespoons of flour.
1/2 teaspoon of salt can be added to these treats to help extend the shelf life but, it is optional.
