These Homemade Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats are simple to put together, only require a few ingredients, and have a combination of flavors your dog will love. This is a healthy alternative to many of the dog treats you buy in the store.
If you done believe me, just ask Hunter, our 8 month old English Setter.
Homemade Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe
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Author: Larry
Recipe type: Homemade Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups whole wheat flour (plus ¼ extra on standby if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. (I used a 16x12 baking sheet - a little bigger would be better)
- Place the eggs, peanut butter, and pumpkin in a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on high speed until well combined (about 2-3 minutes). Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour a ¼ cup at a time until dough is no longer sticky-add more flour if needed. Dough will separate from the sides of the bowl when ready.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface and need by hand until dough comes together (my dough was still a little sticky so I added a little more flour at this time).
- Using a rolling pin roll dough out to a ¼ inch thickness and cut using a cookie cutter into the shapes you want; place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until edges start to brown. (baking time will vary depending on size and thickness)
- Let cool – and give your dog a treat!!
Adapted from damndelicious.net
This looks easy enough for first time treat maker! I would also like to frost them with either carob or yogurt chips. Do you know where I can find them? Can I color the yogurt chips? Is food coloring safe for dogs? Thanks in advance for your help! My plan is to make some as Christmas gifts for family dogs!
I would try a health food store for the carob. As far as coloring I would not use it just because I am trying to keep the ingredients as natural as possible. I think the color of the carob and yogurt in contrast with the natural color of the dog treats would go well together. (you can google the ingredients for safety but I think you are good with both of these ingredients)
Good luck and thanks for your comment.