Make Your Own Dog Treats At Home With These 5 Recipes
Want to make your own tasty and healthy dog treats at home? Give these 5 super simple recipes a try!
Cheesy Dog Treats
Ingredients:
560g flour
230g grated cheese
2 tbsp of coconut oil
300ml water
Method:
- Mix the flour and cheese together
- Then gradually stir in the oil and water (the mixture should be stiff so adjust as needed)
- Roll out & cut with a bone-shaped cutter
- Bake in the oven at 120°C for 2.5-3 hours or until fully dry
- Allow to cool
Sweet Potato Doggy Fries
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato
1 tbsp coconut oil
Tumeric (did you know turmeric is great for dog’s joints!)
Cinnamon
Method:
- Peel the sweet potato and cut into french fry shapes
- Coat with the oil and the spices
- Place on a baking tray
- Bake at 220°C for 15 mins
- Flip the fries over & bake for another 10-15 minutes
- Allow to cool
Frozen Watermelon Treat Bites
Ingredients:
1 quarter of a watermelon (seeds removed)
Method:
- Chop the watermelon into cubes
- Mix in blender until smooth
- Pour liquid into 2 ice cube trays
- Freeze for approximately 3 hours
Easy Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
Ingredients:
1 really ripe large banana
175g natural peanut butter (no added nasties!)
210g rolled oats
Method:
- Blitz the rolled oats in a blender to create a flour consistency
- Mix together the banana and peanut butter
- Add the oats to create a thick and sticky but firm mixture (add more peanut butter if it’s too dry or crumbly)
- Roll out and cut with a bone-shaped cutter
- Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes or until lightly browned
- Allow to cool
Fishy Dog Treats
Ingredients:
1 can of tuna in water
1 can of salmon or 400g fresh salmon
4 eggs (beaten)
160g flour
Method:
- Mix the tuna and salmon in a bowl
- Add in the beaten eggs and flour
- Stir well to combine
- Spread evenly on baking paper
- Bake in the oven at 180°C for 40 minutes
- Allow to cool and cut into bite-sized pieces
Remember to feed dog treats in moderation and remove any ingredients from the recipe if you think your dog may be allergic.