DIY dog treats straight from the oven!

Treating our furry friends to delicious snacks is a wonderful way to show them love and appreciation. In this blog post, we will dive into the world of homemade dog treats and share some wholesome and delightful recipes that are sure to make your canine companion’s tail wag with excitement. Get ready to unleash your inner chef and create tasty treats that will have your pup begging for more!

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bites:

1. Ingredients:

• 1 cup pureed pumpkin
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 cups whole wheat flour

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin and peanut butter until well combined.
• Gradually add the whole wheat flour, stirring until the mixture forms a dough.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into small, bite-sized shapes.
• Place the treats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let them cool completely before serving to your pup.

2. Cheesy Sweet Potato Delights: Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, grated cheddar cheese, oat flour, and beaten egg until well mixed.
• Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the treats are firm and lightly browned.
• Allow them to cool before serving them to your pup.

3. Apple Carrot Crunchies: Ingredients:

• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and grated
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, mix together the grated apple, grated carrot, oat flour, and unsweetened applesauce until well combined.
• Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
• Allow the treats to cool completely before serving them to your pup.

4. Banana Blueberry Biscuits: Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, combine the mashed banana, blueberries, whole wheat flour, and unsweetened almond milk until well mixed.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into small biscuit shapes.
• Place the treats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits are firm and lightly browned.
• Let them cool before serving them to your pup.