Healthy Homemade Dog Treats: Recipes Your Pup Will Love - Barking Calm Dog
As dog owners, we always want the best for our furry friends, and one way to ensure their health and happiness is by giving them nutritious treats. Store-bought treats can be convenient, but they often contain preservatives and artificial ingredients. Making homemade dog treats allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring they are healthy and safe for your pet. Here are three easy and healthy homemade dog treat recipes that your pup will love.
#### 1. Peanut Butter and Banana Bites
**Ingredients:**
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (make sure it's xylitol-free)
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the mashed banana and peanut butter until smooth.
3. Add the oat flour and rolled oats to the mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Let the treats cool before serving them to your dog.
#### 2. Sweet Potato Chews
**Ingredients:**
- 2 large sweet potatoes
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and slice them into 1/4-inch thick strips.
3. Place the strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 2.5-3 hours, turning them halfway through, until they are dry and chewy.
5. Allow the chews to cool completely before offering them to your pup.
#### 3. Chicken and Apple Bites
**Ingredients:**
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup apple, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and chopped apple.
3. Add the egg and mix well.
4. Gradually add the whole wheat flour, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Flatten each ball with your fingers.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the treats are firm and golden.
8. Let the treats cool before serving.
These homemade treats are not only healthy but also a fun way to bond with your dog. By making your own treats, you can ensure that your dog is getting wholesome, nutritious snacks that are free from artificial additives and preservatives. Your pup will surely love these tasty delights!
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#### 1. Peanut Butter and Banana Bites
**Ingredients:**
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (make sure it's xylitol-free)
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the mashed banana and peanut butter until smooth.
3. Add the oat flour and rolled oats to the mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Let the treats cool before serving them to your dog.
#### 2. Sweet Potato Chews
**Ingredients:**
- 2 large sweet potatoes
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and slice them into 1/4-inch thick strips.
3. Place the strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 2.5-3 hours, turning them halfway through, until they are dry and chewy.
5. Allow the chews to cool completely before offering them to your pup.
#### 3. Chicken and Apple Bites
**Ingredients:**
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup apple, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and chopped apple.
3. Add the egg and mix well.
4. Gradually add the whole wheat flour, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Flatten each ball with your fingers.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the treats are firm and golden.
8. Let the treats cool before serving.
These homemade treats are not only healthy but also a fun way to bond with your dog. By making your own treats, you can ensure that your dog is getting wholesome, nutritious snacks that are free from artificial additives and preservatives. Your pup will surely love these tasty delights!
** Thanks for Staying in with us - Barking Calm Dog **
