Homemade Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
These delicious homemade dog treats are packed with nutritious, dog-friendly flavors of pure pumpkin and natural peanut butter. With just four simple ingredients, this easy-to-follow recipe creates a wholesome, crunchy biscuit that will have your pup's tail wagging for more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 100% Pure Pumpkin Purée
- ½ cup Natural Peanut Butter creamy
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour or oat flour for a gluten-free option
- 1 large Egg
- 1 to 3 tablespoons Water if needed
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, peanut butter, and egg until smooth and well-combined.
- Add Flour & Form Dough: Gradually add the flour to the wet mixture, stirring until a stiff dough forms. The dough will be thick. Use your hands to bring it together into a ball in the bowl. (See Note 3 for dough consistency tips).
- Roll & Cut: Lightly flour a clean surface and the top of your dough ball. Roll the dough to an even ¼-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out the treats.
- Bake: Arrange the shaped treats on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the surfaces are dry to the touch.
- Cool for Crunch: For extra crunchy biscuits, turn off the oven and leave the treats inside with the door slightly ajar to cool down completely. Otherwise, remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Pumpkin: Be absolutely sure you are using 100% pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and spices that are not suitable for dogs.
- Peanut Butter: CRITICAL: Only use a natural peanut butter where the ingredients are just peanuts (and maybe salt). Check the label carefully to ensure it DOES NOT CONTAIN XYLITOL, a sugar substitute that is extremely toxic to dogs.
- Dough Consistency: The consistency can vary based on your brand of pumpkin or peanut butter. If your dough is too dry and crumbly, add water one tablespoon at a time until it holds together. If it's too sticky to roll, add a little more flour.
- Storage: Store the cooled treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
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