Who says celebrations are exclusively for humans? Our furry friends deserve their fair share of festivities too! There's no better way to honor and appreciate your four-legged companion than by celebrating them with homemade dog treats. Not only does it strengthen the bond between you and your dog, but it also allows you to unleash your culinary creativity. So roll up your sleeves, grab your mixing bowls and let the doggie celebrations begin!
Doggie Birthday Cake
ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter
- ½ cup apple, chopped fine
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
total time: 25 minutes
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. Allow to cool before serving.
Peanut Butter Dog Treats
ingredients:
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ - ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ cups flour (whole wheat preferred)
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
total time: 35 minutes
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 toll dough to ¼-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters and place dough on baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 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
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 0 minutes
total time: 10 minutes
directions:
- In a bowl using a stand or hand mixer, combine pumpkin puree, peanut butter and milk on medium speed for one minute.
- Gradually add 2 ½ cups of oatmeal and stir.
- Use a small scoop (we like a small ice cream scoop for even portions) or spoon to create ¼ inch balls.
- Roll balls into remaining ½ cup oats to lightly top.
- Place into an air-tight container and refrigerate.
