We love making our kids happy, right? Naturally, that includes our pets.
While we lick our ice-cream cones or nibble a cupcake, let your pup partake in a delicious, nutritious treat with the rest of the family. Our recipes were created using the healthiest ingredients for dogs, including flour and oats (good sources of fiber that help with digestion); pumpkin (choose 100-percent puree with no added sugar or spices for a great source of fiber); peanut butter (rich in natural fats and protein, but make sure it’s free of Xylitol, a sugar substitute that can be life threatening in animals) and apples (high in vitamins A and C, just remove the core and seeds). To up the cuteness factor, find silicone paw and bone molds on Amazon.
BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR YOUR PUP
Cake:
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter
- ½ cup apple chopped fine
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a ramekin and set aside. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into ramekin and sprinkle a few apple slices on top. Bake for 20 minutes.
PEANUT BUTTER DOG TREATS
Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼-⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ cups flour (whole wheat preferred)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except flour well. Gradually add the flour until the dough isn't sticky. Roll dough into a ball. Lightly flour your surface and lightly kneed. Use a rolling pin to roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters and place dough on baking sheet. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Drizzle with peanut butter (optional).
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼-⅓ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup milk or half and half
- 3 cups oatmeal
Directions:
In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, peanut butter and milk on medium for 1 minute. Gradually add 2½ cups oatmeal and stir. Use a small scoop or spoon to create ¼ inch balls. Roll balls into remaining ½ cup oats to lightly top. Place into a closed container and refrigerate.