Lots of homemade dog-treat recipes out there contain flour, oats and other grain-based products, but that isn’t great for some dog’s digestion and some pups even have allergies to grain. This homemade wonder only needs three ingredients, and none of them include grain…
First things first, make sure that your coconut oil is in liquid form. If it is still hard, you need to place the coconut oil into a small saucepan and heat until melted. Once it is a liquid, slowly add the cup of peanut butter and the teaspoon of cinnamon to the oil. Gently stir the mixture together until smooth and blended into a creamy, thick, golden paste.
Add the golden mixture to a baking tray and freeze until set. Once set, remove from the tray and add to an air-tight container, return to the freezer.
Peanut butter is always a good ingredient to put into your homemade puppy treats. Not only will the natural oils support their overall health, but the protein will give your pup the extra boost! These biscuit bites will leave your pooch drooling for more of the nutty-pumpkin goodness.
To start, preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius and leave to get nice and hot. Grab a bowl and mix the pumpkin, peanut butter, olive oil, and eggs together. Slowly add the baking soda and flour to the bowl and stir. Once the dough starts to become stiff, knead it out, and roll with a rolling pin out flat. Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut the dough into shapes or just into circles.
Place into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge and give to your fluffy friend whenever they deserve a little tasty treat.
Pop ingredients into a food processor and blend together into a paste. Scoop the mixture into silicone moulds and place in the freezer until the treats solidify. These cold goodies are perfect for a warm summers day to help keep your pooch cool or for a teething puppy to reduce discomfort in the gums.
Grain-Free, Sweet Potato Fries
If you have a pup that gives you the puppy dog eyes to share your snacks, then this might be the perfect homemade treat. This recipe can be enjoyed by both you and your pup! Not only can you both sit and enjoy the tasty treat together, but the health benefits it can offer your pooch are amazing, supporting their joints by adding turmeric and cinnamon.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of melted Coconut Oil
Turn your oven up to 220 degrees celsius and leave to warm up. While it is heating, wash and peel a sweet potato and cut up into long fry shaped pieces. Lay them out onto a baking tray and coat with coconut oil, turmeric, and cinnamon. Place in the oven and bake the fries for 15 minutes, take out and flip, then pop back into the oven for another 10 – 15 minutes. Once cooked, leave to cool a little before enjoying the tasty treat with your pup.
Grain-Free Ginger & Apple Bites
This recipe is another perfect alternative for a pup on a grain-free diet. With so many doggy biscuits made from grain, it can be hard to find a suitable one for your furry friend, that’s why it might be best to make some from home – and you can add a few extra supplements to the recipe.
Ingredients:
- ½ tablespoon of fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
While the oven is heating at 180 degrees celsius, add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir together until blended into an even mixture. Pour the contents of the bowl onto a flat surface and knead. Take a rolling pin and flatten the mixture out, until about a ¼ inch thick. Cut into your chosen shape and place on a baking tray in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown.
