Best Pumpkin Treats for Dogs
Looking to spoil your furry friends? Why not make these homemade dog treats? These Pumpkin Treats For Dogs will make buying treats at the store a thing of the past! They’re so simple and easy to make and all dogs love treats!
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Why You’ll Love This Dog Treat Recipe
- Tasty: Your dog will love the taste of these homemade pumpkin dog treats.
- Budget Friendly: You can save money by making your own pumpkin puree dog treats
- Easy: These creamy peanut butter pumpkin dog treats recipe is very easy to make and super fast.
If you love making things for your dog be sure to try this Natural Dog Paw Balm recipe too!
Recipe Ingredients
You’re going to love how simple these homemade treats for dogs are!
- Flour: Serving as the base of these dog treats, flour gives them structure and ensures they hold their shape during baking.
- Pumpkin Puree: Gives the treats a moist, chewy texture and a natural sweetness that dogs love.
- Peanut Butter: Enhances the pumpkin flavor while providing protein and healthy fats, adding extra nutrition to these treats.
- Eggs: Act as a binding agent and enhancing the nutritional value of the treats with proteins and vitamins.
How To Make Pumpkin Treats for Dogs?
With just four easy ingredients needed, this easy dog treat recipe is a breeze to make!
Step One: Add the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs to a large mixing bowl and mix until fully combined.
Step Two: Add in 1 cup of flour and mix until combined. Add in another cup of the flour and mix until a doughy mixture forms.
Step Three: Knead the dough by hand and add the remaining flour as needed, until the dough reaches a soft, but not sticky or crumbly consistency. Lay out a large piece of parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with flour before dumping the dough onto the prepared surface.
Step Four: Roll out with a rolling pin to about ¼-inch thickness.
Step Five: Cut out as many cookies as you can with your cookie cutter (I used the bone) and set them aside on a cookie sheet or similar dish.
Step Six: Line the bottom of your air fryer with parchment paper and place as many treats as you can. Cook at 370 degrees for 4-5 Minutes. Remove and let cool for a few minutes before feeding to your pooch!
Possible Substitutions
- Flour: In this recipe we use all purpose flour known as plain flour. However you may switch this for whole wheat flour, coconut flour or oat flour. Simply measure the same amounts.
- Pumpkin Puree: Make your own pureed pumpkin or use plain canned pumpkin to make these homemade dog treats.
How To Store Homemade Dog Treats
- Fridge: Store the dog treats in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for the best results. These biscuits can last 5-6 days.
- Freeze: Place the dog treats on a baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Then place in airtight ziplock bags. Freeze the dog treats in the Instant Pot for 2-3 months.
FAQ’S
What Peanut Butter Should I Use to Make Dog Treats?
You need to be sure that you’re using natural peanut butter for your pumpkin dog treat and ensure that it has NO xylitol in it and no added sugar..
Can I Make Dog Treats Crispy?
You can. If you want them to have a crunch, just increase the cooking time by 3 minutes. Just watch so that they don’t burn. Take the treats out when they are golden brown.
What Is The Difference Between Canned Pumpkin and Puree?
You need to be sure that the pumpkin that you’re buying is actually pumpkin! Sometimes pumpkin in a can isn’t even pumpkin at all – but squash. You can learn how to make Homemade Pumpkin Puree here!
Pumpkin Treats For Dogs
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ Cup All purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- ⅓ Cup Peanut Butter
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs to a large mixing bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Add in 1 cup of flour and mix until combined. Add in another cup of the flour and mix until a doughy mixture forms.
- Knead the dough by hand and add the remaining flour as needed, until the dough reaches a soft, but not sticky or crumbly consistency.
- Lay out a large piece of parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with flour before dumping the dough onto the prepared surface.
- Roll out with a rolling pin to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut out as many cookies as you can with your cookie cutter (I used the bone) and set aside on a cookie sheet or similar dish.
- Line the bottom of your air fryer with parchment paper and place as many treats as you can, in the bottom, without them touching. I was able to fit 6-7 at a time in my particular air fryer.
- Cook on 370 degrees for 4-5 Minutes or until just lightly browned on the top. Remove and let cool for a few minutes before feeding to your pooch!
- Repeat until all treats are done. Store in an airtight container away from moisture and heat.
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More Easy and Simple Dog Treat Recipes:
If your dog loves these simple pumpkin dog treats then they may also enjoy the following home made dog food recipes. Making dog treats has never been easier.
