Healthy Pumpkin Balls
Your pup will love this tasty and healthy treat! Some of the nutrients in this treat are vitamin A, fiber, beta-carotene, iron and potassium.
Ingredients
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
4 tbsp molasses
4 tbsp water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups whole wheat flour
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix pumpkin, molasses, vegetable oil, and water together in a bowl
Add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon to the mixture and stir until dough softens
Scoop out small spoonfuls of dough and roll into balls on your hands (wet hands work best)
Set the balls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and flatten with a fork
Bake approximately 25 minutes until dough is hardened
Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Dog Treats
The perfect snack to cool your pet down on a hot summer day or after a long day of playing.
Ingredients
32 ounces vanilla yogurt
1 cup peanut butter
Directions
Melt the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl
Combine the yogurt and melted peanut butter
Pour the mixture into cupcake papers
Place in the freezer
Some things to keep in mind when making your own treats…
There are many benefits in preparing your own treats at own. There won’t be any hidden ingredients that may not be good for your dog. You can also tailor your treats to best suit your dog! If your pup has any allergies or negative reactions to certain ingredients, you can avoid adding it.
If you are trying out a new ingredient, try feeding a small amount to your dog beforehand to see how they react before using it in your recipe.
If you want your treats to last longer, store them in an airtight container and keep them in the freezer. If stored correctly, these homemade treats can last for up to six months!
Ideas for these recipes were found from ceasersway.com