5 Delicious DIY Holiday Dog Treats Ideas
In this blog, we're making sure you don't get these holiday dog treats mixed with yours or the ones for the kids!
We've listed out 5 classic and delicious holiday dog treats that you can cook up every weekend for December! We'll have your dog falling in love with these so much that you'll start to carry them with you in your Expedition Fanny Pack!! And that is guaranteed.
Some of these recipes include whole wheat flour, so if you're asking yourself why whole wheat flour and no white flour, please read Can My Dog Eat White Flour?
On that note, if you suspect your dog is having an allergic reaction to the dog treats and not sure what to look out for, then be sure to review Dog Allergies: Symptoms and Treatment written by the American Kennel Club.
Now that we're in the clear, let's start!
1. Pumpkin Peanut Dog Treats
We're setting the tone for the remaining 5 treats with a seasonal classic!
What you need:
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Oats
- 3 cups Whole Wheat Flour, brown rice flour, or gluten free flour
- 3 tablespoons Peanut Butter
Steps to Follow:
- In small bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour and the oats.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin and peanut butter and then stir the wet ingredients into the dry.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pour the dough on a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/2 an inch thick and go start going at it with the cookie cutter!
- Line your baking tray wtih parchment paper, pop into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool and enjoy!
2. Carrot Apple Dog Treats
Carrot and apple, together? We don't hear that often but we can assure you that it works!
What you need:
- 1 cup of Grated carrots
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 cup of Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Steps to Follow:
- Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl until dough forms.
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place on your tray lined with parchment paper.
- Press down on the dough slightly so the biscuits are about about 1/4 inch thick.
- Pop into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool and enjoy!
3. Apple Cinnamon Dog Treats
We have to say this sounds a little fancy but it is so easy to make!!
What you need:
- 1 cup Dry Oatmeal
- 1/2 cup Cinnamon Apple Sauce
- 1 Large Egg
Steps to Follow:
- Mix the dry oatmeal and the cinnamon apple sauce in a large mixing bowl. Once that's thoroughly mixed, go ahead and add your eggs and mix again!
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make sure your baking tray is lined with parchment paper and create your bite size pieces using a tablespoon!
- Pop into the oven and bake for 22 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool and refrigerate!
4. Blueberry Pumpkin Dog Treats
Not only do they taste amazing but they're mouth drooling on site. At this point, start baking all these treats for yourself included my dear hooman.
What you need:
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1/2 cup Blueberries
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup Flour
Steps to Follow:
- Combine all your ingredients in a large bowl and knead them well after each addition.
- Once the dough is thoroughly mixed, pinch out 1/2 inch dough balls, place them onto your baking sheet and gentle flatten using a fork.
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line your baking tray with parchment paper, pop into the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool and refrigerate!
5. Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Did you really think we were going to miss out on the CLASSIC of the classics?! Absolutely no way.
What you need:
- 1/2 cup of Peanut Butter, DOES NOT contain "Xylitol"
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 cups of Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/4 cup of Water (might vary)
Steps to Follow:
- Combine your peanut butter, eggs, and whole wheat flour in a large bowl and mix until you have a thick crumbly dough.
- Start to add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms into one large ball.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and have fun using cookie cutter to form small individual treats.
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line your baking tray with parchment paper, pop into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool down completely and enjoy :)
There are so many benefits for having dog treats on hands, we stumbled across a blog that we want to share with you, author Cathy Madson talks about How to Use Dog Training Treats the Right Way.
Now, if you do not have the time to create your own dog treats but are looking for pre-done healthy alternatives, then be sure to read The 8 Best Healthy Dog Treats of 2021.
Are we thinking of the same question right now? Would these treats be compatible with the Furbo Dog Camera? If you haven't heard of the Furbo, check out what we had to say about it in the 5 Holiday Gift Idea for Dog Owners. The blog will also spark other gift ideas but in short, the Furbo camera is a great way to keep an eye on your dog, especially if it's still a puppy. This is going to allow you to observe the behaviours you need to look out for in your pet.
Don't all of these sound so delicious? You might as well have your dog share their plate with you, that's if they allow it. Do we consider these dog treats to be the healthiest of the healthy? Maybe, maybe not, but we'll leave that for you to judge. What we want to say before we wrap this up, is that we've written a blog on healthy food options for your dog that you can pull some ideas from.
If that's not enough for you don't worry, we've also written a blog on recipes to create your own dog food at home! This should spark new ideas and healthier alternatives to include n your dog's daily diet.
