As the dog days of summer draw to a close, your pups deserve some tasty treats too! Test drive these recipes that are simple enough for kids to make and guaranteed to please your pooch.
No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin purée
¼ to ⅓ cup peanut butter
¼ cup milk or half and half
3 cups oatmeal
Directions: In a bowl, mix pumpkin purée, peanut butter and milk on medium for 1 minute. Gradually add 2 ½ cups oatmeal and stir. Use a small scoop or spoon to create ¼ inch balls. Roll balls in remaining half cup oats. Refrigerate in closed container.
Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
⅔ cup pumpkin purée
¼ to ⅓ cup peanut butter
2 eggs
2 ½ cups flour (whole wheat preferred)
Directions: Preheat oven to 350* and line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except flour. Gradually add flour until the dough isn’t sticky. Roll dough into a ball, then lightly flour your counter surface and lightly knead the ball of dough. Use a rolling pin to roll dough out to ¼” thickness. Use cookie cutter, then place dough shapes onto baking sheet. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, then drizzle with peanut butter. Cool and let your pup enjoy!
