I know, I know! We are about to be inundated with pumpkin spice as fall is about to be within our grasp, but I just couldn’t help myself! Pumpkin makes such a good ingredient for homemade dog treats as it is very easy on sensitive tummies and is scrumptious for our furry friends! Take a moment to treat your pups today!
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Biscuits:
Ingredients: 3 cups oats ½ cup peanut butter pumpkin puree – 1 cup 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs Instructions:
- Place the oatmeal into a food processor and pulse it until it’s not so coarse, but it doesn’t need to be a fine as flour.
- Add oatmeal, pumpkin, peanut butter cinnamon baking powder and eggs to bowl on mixer and blend on medium until it’s all mixed.
- Roll out with a little flour and cut with cookie cutters.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool on rack until completely cooled.
- Place in airtight container to keep them fresh, or in the freezer. I keep them in the freezer, they don’t freeze solid as there is little liquid.
Via: http://www.createdby-diane.com/2012/10/pumpkin-peanut-butter-oatmeal-dog-biscuits.html
Blueberry Pumpkin Dog Treats:
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup ground pumpkin seeds (unsalted) 1/3 cup blueberries * Water as needed Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a blender or food processor, grind the pumpkin seed finely. Empty grounds into bowl, and then add blueberries. Grind to a pulp.
- Blend together the applesauce, pumpkin and blueberries. Once the applesauce and pumpkin are well combined, stir in the flour and pumpkin seed meal. Knead into a stiff dough, add water if necessary.
- Roll out on a floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
- Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheets.
- Bake for 30 minutes and let cool. Refrigerate or freeze in Ziploc bags or airtight containers
Via: http://www.petguide.com/health/dog/beautiful-blueberry-and-pumpkin-dog-treat-recipe/
Pumpkin Yogurt Easy Frozen Dog Treats Recipe:
Ingredients: 100% Pure Pumpkin Plain Greek Yogurt Banana Supplies: Silicone Mold Directions:
- Slice a banana into thin slices
- Layer each section of the mold with pumpkin, yogurt and tip with a banana slice
- Tap the mold on the counter to try and eliminate any air bubbles and then press down on the banana slice to push the ingredients into the mold
- Freeze overnight
- Pop the treats out of the mold and serve to very happy pups! You can store in the freezer for up to a week.
Via: http://amagicalmess.com/2016/08/yogurt-frozen-dog-treats-recipe.html
Pumpkin & Molasses Dog Cookies:
Ingredients: ½ cup organic canned pumpkin 4 tablespoons molasses 4 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups whole wheat flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl mix the pumpkin, molasses, vegetable oil, and water.
- In a separate, medium bowl combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Slowly stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the dough softens.
- Scoop out small spoonful’s of dough {about 1 inch wide} and roll them into balls with your hands.
- Set the balls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and flatten them with a fork.
- Bake for 20 minutes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months
Via: http://betsylife.com/easy-homemade-dog-treats/#_a5y_p=4440262
