Pumpkin Dog Treats

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Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats are puppy approved! Easy to make using only healthy, nutritious ingredients--no preservatives or additives, just pure wholesome goodness!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: treats

Calories: 61kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup applesauce
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Using a stand or hand mixer, beat together the pumpkin puree, applesauce, peanut butter, and egg.
½ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup applesauce, 3 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 egg
Mix in the whole wheat flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat until just combined and then roll out dough on a floured surface. Knead the dough together if it hasn’t come together all the way.
2 cups whole wheat flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Cut the cookies using a bone-shaped cookie cutter and evenly spread them out on the prepared sheet pan.
Bake in the oven for 15-25 minutes, until they reach your desired level of hardness.
Let the treats cool completely before serving to your favorite four legged person.

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please consult your vet before feeding your pet anything new!

Storage:

To Store: Place these in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To Freeze: dog treats can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for a few months.

Tips:

Make sure you give your dog only pureed pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix, which has added sugars and spices. As with any treat, give your dog these snacks in moderation.
Make sure your peanut butter does not have any xylitol, a sweetener found in some brands, because it is toxic to dogs.
If you want crunchier cookies, you can bake them longer.

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