Five Easy, Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

Your dog will do anything for you: fetch the morning paper, act as a stand in pillow, and rush to the door every time you enter the house. With that much dedication, doesn’t your pet deserve the best in return? Try making homemade dog treats that are healthy, easy to make, and fun for your dog to eat!

Below you’ll find five easy, delicious treats your dog is sure to enjoy. Happy eating!

Peanut Butter Carrot Dog Treats

Preheat oven to 325˚F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Combine 1 c. of peanut butter, ¾ cup of skim milk, 1 egg, and 2/3 cup shredded carrot in a large bowl.

Add in 2 and ¼ c. flour and 1 T. baking powder.

Mix in 1/3 c. oats. Dough should be thick.

Roll out dough to ¼ inch and cut into shapes. Bake until lightly brown on bottom, around 15 minutes. Flip onto other side and bake another 10 minutes.

Let cool and enjoy!

Peanut Butter Carrot Dog Treat Recipe

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Doggie Ice Cream

Doggie Ice Cream Dog Treat Recipe

This next dog treat recipe is probably one of the most unique and easiest dog treat recipes you'll be able to use.  

Mix equal parts of water and low or no sodium broth and pour into ice cube trays.

Add extra treats into the trays such as chicken, beef, veggies, dog food, or homemade dog treats.

Freeze and let your dog enjoy!

For more information check out http://www.dogtreatkitchen.com/ice-cream- for-dogs.html

Apple Crunch Pup Cakes

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Combine 2 and ¾ c. water, ¼ c. unsweetened applesauce, 2 t. honey, 1/8 t. vanilla extract, and 1 egg in a bowl.

Mix in 4 c. flour, 1 c. dried, unsweetened apple chips, and 1 t. baking powder.

Pour batter into lightly greased muffin pans.

Bake 1 and ½ hours.

Cool and enjoy!

Apple Crunch Pup Cakes Dog Treat Recipe

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Cinnamon Bun Bites

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Combine 2 c. flour, 1 t. baking powder, and ¼ t. salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together ½ c. water or milk, ¼ c. canola oil, and 1 egg.

Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients to create a soft dough.

Roll out onto a floured surface into a 8x14 inch rectangle.

Drizzle 2 T. honey, 1 t. cinnamon, and ¼ c. chopped walnuts or pecans.

Start at long edge and roll up into a log. Pinch to close on edge. Cut ½ in. slices and lay onto a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.

Bake until springy, around 15 minutes. Let cool.

Combine ¼ c. light cream cheese and 1-2 T. water. Drizzle over top of treats.

Let dry and enjoy!

Cinnamon Bun Bites Dog Treat Recipe

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Green Goodies

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Blend together ½ c. packed, fresh spinach and 1/3 c. water. Add in ½ c. applesauce and ¼ c. creamy peanut butter or tahini and blend until combined.

Combine 2 and ¾ c. green pea flour, 2 T. whole, ground flaxseeds, and 1 T dried, chopped parsley in a bowl.

Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and combine, using hands if necessary, to create a stiff dough.

On floured surface, roll dough out to ½ in. thick. Cut into shapes and place on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Bake until dry and golden brown, around 28-32 minutes.

Let cool and enjoy!

Green Goodies Dog Treat Recipe

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~ By Lauren Fricke

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