Homemade Dog Treats
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
36 treats
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Calories
42 kcal
Homemade Dog Treats
Description
The dog treats are made by creaming peanut butter and coconut oil before mixing in pumpkin puree and unsweetened applesauce, which contributes moisture and a mild sweetness without added sugars. Cinnamon is incorporated for a gentle flavor. Whole wheat flour is gradually combined to reach a dough consistency similar to sugar cookie dough, which rolls out easily. Cutting the dough into shapes and baking at 350°F for 12-15 minutes yields firm treats that do not rise, maintaining their shape and texture suitable for dogs to chew.
Allowing the treats to cool completely on a rack before storing prevents mold formation by removing residual warmth and moisture. The recipe notes that the size of the cookie cutter or thickness of the rolled dough will affect the final yield, offering flexibility depending on desired treat size. These treats are intended as a natural, homemade snack option for dogs.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter all natural, no sugar added
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ cup pumpkin not pie filling, puree
- ¼ cup applesauce all natural, no sugar added
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix together peanut butter and coconut oil until creamy and smooth.
- Add in pumpkin and apple sauce, stir until completely mixed.
- Stir in cinnamon until mixed through.
- Slowly add in whole wheat flour. Stir until texture of a sugar cookie dough.
- Flour your surface and roll out your mixture. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Treats will not rise.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut treat and place them on your baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silpat.
- Place in oven for 12-15 minutes.
- ***Place treats on a cooling rack and make sure they are completely cool before putting them in a container. If they are warm still this will accumulate mold within a few days.****
Notes
- Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness to ensure proper baking; varying thickness or cookie cutter size will change the number of treats.
- Let treats cool completely before storing to prevent mold growth from retained moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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