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Apples, Cinnamon, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin…these are the flavors of the season. We go crazy for lattes, pie, cookies, candles, everything and anything containing those ingredients or scents. All the while, someone close to you is feeling very left out. Your best friend! Staring at you with those big eyes (I have an expert beggar on my hands), hoping you’ll be kind enough to share a bite.
Don’t leave your dog out when you’re celebrating the tastes of the season! Apples, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin are actually all very common ingredients in homemade dog treats. Dogs love these flavors and they are really healthy for your pup. Homemade dog treats are super simple to make and you can easily tailor the recipe for any special diets. So next time you’re in the baking mood, whip up a quick batch of healthy homemade dog treats for your pooch!
Olive was very patient in letting me photograph her before eating these cookies. They are her new favorite treat!
I just know your pooch will love these biscuits as much as Olive did, so don’t let fall pass without baking them up at your house too. They’re also great as hostess gifts for pet-loving pals. Imagine the delight when your friends get to indulge in pumpkin cheesecake trifles and their pooch gets a mason jar full of homemade dog treats!
Homemade Dog Treats
Ingredients:
For Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats:
- 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:
- These are the treats that are pictured.
- 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.
- Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats are adapted from Sweet Pea's Kitchen.
- Sweet Potato Treats are adapted from Brown Eyed Baker.
- Apple Carrot Treats are adapted from For the Love of Pooch.
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Love these I can’t wait to try them
Thanks so much for stopping by, Carol! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Baking!
-Jamie
with humans applesauce is always a egg replacer in recipes and since it already has applesauce I would think your fine with adding a little extra to make up for the lack of egg in it.
My Axl is allergic to chicken so can’t have eggs either. What can I substitute for the eggs?
Hello – I’m not certain what egg replacers are ok for dogs to have. If you happen to figure it out, please let us know! Happy baking.
Jamie
Apple sauce is always a egg replacer in recipes where you are allergic to eggs and since it already has applesauce I would think adding just a little extra to make up for the lack of egg in the recipe.
I see that you rolled and used a cookie cutter for the peanut-butter pumpkin treats, but not for the other two.
Would the apple-carrot be an okay consistency to roll out or should I just stick to rounds?
I’m excited to try your recipes!
Thanks!
Hi Andrea – You can try to roll them out, but I usually stick to rounds. Happy baking!
Jamie
Trying the pumpkin cinnamon treats. My first time making dog treats I got a little mixed up with the multiple recipes. Ended up adding carrots and an extra egg. They look lovely. We’ll see if Buddy likes them. Considering some of the things he’s eaten these should be heaven!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Debra!
These are super easy to make and my Doggies loved them!
Hi Lindsay, thanks a lot for the amazing recipe. I am gonna make it for my fur baby today. I hope she will love it.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
After my dog got sick a few weeks ago due to some store bought “treats” I began searching for recipes for homemade treats. My dog, Boone, loved the peanut butter pumpkin treats!!! I thought he might stick his nose up at them, but he loved them!! The recipe was simple, not time consuming and I believe Boone appreciated the extra love that went into making them. I’m making the apple carrot treats now.
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Hi, Lindsay. What’s up? Thanks a lot for these awesome treats. But to me sweet & apple potato treats are the best. My dog tom likes these treats very much and feels happy.
Yay! So happy to hear your pup enjoyed the treats! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your feedback. Happy Baking!
-Jamie
Great recipe , I used oat flour very nice my house smelled so good and my doggie is happy with homemade treats ….
Your recipe is so nice ! I baked the pumpkin cookies , I followed the recipe except I replaced the whole wheat flour by oat flour , I added a few flaxseeds and about 1/2 tsp of raw honey they smelled so freaking good I tasted them and it got my approval ..I never ever buy dog treat of anything , if I don’t bake it he doesn’t get it . It’s so easy to bake dog treats it doesn’t have to be perfect you can change it and it still going to be good . Organic dog cookies are expensive and this is fun to do ..thanks
Thanks so much, Brigitte! I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
-Jamie