Pumpkin Dog Treats
Pumpkin dog treats are all the rage among pet owners these days and for good reason. Not only do these homemade treats taste delicious, but they are also packed with health benefits for our furry friends. Pumpkin is a great source of nutrients like fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, which can help support your dog’s digestive and immune systems.
Furthermore, making your own pumpkin dog treats at home allows you to control the quality of ingredients that go into your pet’s snacks, ensuring that they are healthy and free from harmful additives.
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Pumpkin Dog Treats Recipe
- Combine pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Add one cup of flour and mix until all ingredients are combined. Gradually add another cup of flour and continue mixing until the dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough by hand and add the remaining flour as required until the dough is soft but not sticky or crumbly.
- Sprinkle flour on a large piece of parchment paper and transfer the dough onto it. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out the desired shapes with cookie cutters and set them on a cookie sheet. Line the bottom of your air fryer with parchment paper and add as many treats as you can without them touching.
- Depending on your air fryer size, you can place 6-7 treats at a time.
- Set your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 4-5 minutes until the treats are lightly browned on top.
- Let cool before feeding your furry friend and repeat this process until all treats are done. Store treats in an airtight container away from heat and moisture.
oven directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the treats are lightly browned and firm to the touch.
Tips & Tricks
- Use pure pumpkin puree: Make sure the pumpkin puree you use is 100% pure and not pie filling, which contains added sugars and spices.
- Choose natural peanut butter: Look for natural peanut butter without any added salt, sugar, or other ingredients. Avoid peanut butter that contains xylitol, which can be toxic to dogs.
- Use fresh ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients when making dog treats. Fresh ingredients are more flavorful and nutritious than processed ones.
- Adjust the amount of flour as needed: The amount of flour you need may vary depending on the type of flour you’re using and the moisture content of your pumpkin puree. Add more flour as needed until the dough reaches a soft but not sticky or crumbly consistency.
- Don’t overbake: Keep an eye on your treats while they’re baking to ensure they don’t get too brown or burnt. Overbaked treats can be hard and dry, making them less enjoyable for your dog.
- Let the treats cool completely: Before serving the treats to your pup, make sure they have cooled completely. Hot treats can burn your dog’s mouth and tongue.
- Store treats properly: To keep your treats fresh, store them in an airtight container away from heat and moisture.
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Pumpkin Dog Treats
Yield:
40
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
Pumpkin dog treats are all the rage among pet owners these days and for good reason. Not only do these homemade treats taste delicious, but they are also packed with health benefits for our furry friends. Pumpkin is a great source of nutrients like fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, which can help support your dog’s digestive and immune systems.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or Wheat flour
- 1/3 cup Peanut Butter
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- Combine pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Add one cup of flour and mix until all ingredients are combined. Gradually add another cup of flour and continue mixing until the dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough by hand and add the remaining flour as required until the dough is soft but not sticky or crumbly.
- Sprinkle flour on a large piece of parchment paper and transfer the dough onto it. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out the desired shapes with cookie cutters and set them on a cookie sheet. Line the bottom of your air fryer with parchment paper and add as many treats as you can without them touching.
- Depending on your air fryer size, you can place 6-7 treats at a time.
- Set your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 4-5 minutes until the treats are lightly browned on top.
- Let cool before feeding your furry friend and repeat this process until all treats are done. Store treats in an airtight container away from heat and moisture.
oven directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the treats are lightly browned and firm to the touch.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 49Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
