Description

These Homemade Dog Treats combine nutritious pumpkin puree and natural peanut butter to create a healthy, delicious snack for your furry friend. Made with whole wheat flour and a hint of cinnamon, these treats are easy to prepare and baked to perfection, ensuring a crunchy texture dogs love.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

1 cup Pumpkin Puree (Pure pumpkin, not pie filling)
1/3 cup Natural Peanut Butter (No xylitol/artificial sweeteners)
2 Eggs

Dry Ingredients

2.5 cups Whole Wheat Flour (Plus extra for rolling)
3/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon (Optional for added flavor)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to warm for about 5 minutes to ensure even baking.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the pumpkin puree, natural peanut butter, and eggs until a smooth, uniform mixture forms, which should take about 3 minutes.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the whole wheat flour and ground cinnamon to the wet mixture. Mix continuously until a firm dough forms, about 5 minutes.
Shape Treats: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness to prepare for cutting, which takes approximately 5 minutes.
Cut Shapes: Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut the dough into fun and dog-friendly shapes, spending about 5 minutes for this step.
Prepare for Baking: Place the cut treats onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly, which usually takes around 2 minutes.
Bake Healthy Treats: Bake the treats in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crisp.
Cool Completely: Remove the treats from the oven and allow them to cool fully on a wire rack so they harden properly before serving to your dog.

Notes

Use only pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices harmful to dogs.
Ensure the peanut butter used does not contain xylitol or artificial sweeteners, which are toxic to dogs.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
For freezing, separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Adjust treat size and serving frequency based on your dog’s weight and dietary needs.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dog Treats
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Pet Food

Keywords: Homemade dog treats, pumpkin dog treats, peanut butter dog biscuits, healthy dog snacks, baked dog treats, whole wheat dog biscuits