Fall calls for pumpkin flavor everything! Our furry friends should be able to indulge in the pumpkin treats, as pumpkin is a superfood for dogs. Besides being a natural stomach soother, pumpkin also helps to remove excess water in a dog’s digestive tract. DIY Pumpkin Dog Treats are easy to make at home and contain healthy ingredients. Your pup will love these homemade treats! Check out the recipe below.
Ingredients:
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (old-fashioned, not the quick-cooking kind)
1 cup pumpkin puree, unsweetened (do not use pie filling)
2 large eggs (see note for alternatives)
Optional: whole-wheat or all-purpose flour, as needed for rolling
Instructions
Prep. Preheat oven to 350º F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Mix dough. Add oats to a clean and dry food processor. Process oats on high speed for approximately 2 minutes until they resemble coarse flour. Add pumpkin puree and eggs to the processor and pulse until the mixture forms a stiff dough.
Shape treats. To make bone-shaped treats, flour a clean work surface, and roll out the dough until about 1/4-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to press the treats and place them on the baking sheet. They won’t expand or rise much, so the treats can lay snug. For round treats, use a small cookie scoop to dollop dough balls onto the parchment. Press each ball down with a fork, creating cross-hatch marks.
Bake. Bake the treats for 20-30 minutes or until the treats have stiffened up in texture. These treats won’t pick up much browning color. Cool completely before storing and giving to your pup!
Storing. Since these treats are made with fresh ingredients, store them in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container or freeze them in a zip-tight bag for up to a month.
Notes
Eggs: If your dog is allergic to eggs, you can replace them with 1 cup of mashed bananas or applesauce.
Bonus Ingredients (to spoil your dog!)
By learning how to make homemade dog treats, you can customize treats they will love to your dog’s personal taste and needs. Happy baking!
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