Description
These homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats are a healthy and delicious snack for your furry friend, made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, pumpkin, and natural peanut butter. They’re easy to prepare and bake into crunchy, flavorful biscuits that dogs love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (avoid any peanut butter that contains the sweetener Xylitol)
Additional
- Water (as needed, about 1 tablespoon)
- Grease or cooking spray for baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dog treats.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine eggs, cinnamon, pumpkin, whole wheat flour, salt, and peanut butter. Initially, the mixture will be stiff, dry, and crumbly.
- Moisten Dough: Gradually add water, about a tablespoon at a time, to moisten the mixture. Knead the dough as you add water until it reaches a dry and thick but workable consistency.
- Roll Out Dough: Flour your countertop and roll the dough out to about ½ inch thickness. This ensures even baking and a good texture.
- Cut Treats: Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes for the dog treats. Place them on a greased baking sheet, leaving minimal space between as they don’t rise significantly.
- Reuse Leftover Dough: Gather leftover dough, quickly knead and roll it out again to maximize the number of treats you can make.
- Bake: Bake the treats in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes or until the treats are hard and crisp.
- Cool & Serve: Let the treats cool completely before serving to your dog to ensure they are safe to eat.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without Xylitol, as this sweetener is toxic to dogs.
- Store treats in an airtight container and use within one to two weeks to maintain freshness.
- Add a little water slowly to avoid making the dough too wet.
- Adjust thickness and size of treats based on your dog’s preference and size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet Food
