Three Easy and Healthy DIY Treat Recipes to Try with Your Dog

Because no one likes sifting through a million lines of text to get to a recipe, we’re just going to get right to it:

Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Dog Treats
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

  • 1/2 cup unsalted natural peanut butter

  • 1/2 cup warm water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, and peanut butter.

  3. Add the warm water to the mixture and stir until well combined.

  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

  5. Cut the dough into desired shapes (e.g. bones, circles, etc.) using a cookie cutter.

  6. Place the treats on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.

  7. Allow the treats to cool completely before serving to your dog.

Sweet Potato Chews:

Ingredients:

  • 1 large sweet potato

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

  2. Wash and dry the sweet potato.

  3. Cut the sweet potato into thin slices (about 1/4 inch thick).

  4. Place the sweet potato slices on a lined baking sheet and bake for 2 hours, or until crispy.

  5. Allow the chews to cool completely before serving to your dog.

Carrot and Apple Dog Biscuits:

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup grated carrots

  • 1/2 cup chopped apples

  • 1 egg

  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, carrots, and apples.

  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and water together.

  4. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

  5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

  6. Cut the dough into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.

  7. Place the treats on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.

  8. Allow the treats to cool completely before serving to your dog.

Enjoy making these healthy and delicious treats for your furry friend!

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