3 Easy Dog Treat Recipes Your Pup Will Devour
For dog lovers, there’s nothing quite like treating our furry friends to a tasty snack. And while store-bought treats can be convenient, there’s no comparison to the satisfaction of making homemade treats that are both delicious and healthy. If you’ve been thinking about dabbling in doggy baking, we’ve got you covered with these three easy dog treat recipes that your pup will absolutely adore.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat flour
1/4 cup peanut butter (unsweetened)
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup water, as needed
- Pumpkin Peanut Butter Bites
Start by preheating your oven to 350F (175C). In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, oat flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey, pumpkin puree, and egg. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the treats are slightly golden brown. Let cool completely before giving them to your pup.
- Sweet Potato and Carrot Doggy Delights
These treats are not only tasty, but they’re also packed with vitamins and minerals. Preheat your oven to 325F (165C). In a bowl, combine 1 cup of mashed sweet potato, 1/2 cup of grated carrots, 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1 egg. Mix well until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out shapes. Place the treats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they’re lightly browned. Let cool before serving.
- Apple and Banana Doggy Donuts
These treats are a sweet and fruity twist on the classic dog biscuit. Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup of oat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mash 1 ripe banana and 1/2 cup of apple (peeled and cored). Add 1/4 cup of honey and mix well.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness and use a donut cutter to cut out shapes. Place the donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden brown. Let cool completely before serving.
