Homemade Dog Treat Recipes By Julie Senger Are you concerned about the ingredients that make up your furry family members treats? Well, worry no more! Try one of the following recipes, all made with healthy items, most of which you likely already have in your kitchen. Choose from a variety of options to accommodate senior dogs, puppies, and middle-aged pets alike. Theres even a no-bake option if you need something in a hurry. No-Bake Honey-Oat Peanut Butter Treats 1 cup quick oats1/2 cup peanut butter1/3 cup honey1/3 cup peanuts- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.- Allow the mixture to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.- Using your hands or a spoon, scoop out enough mixture to roll into a 1-inch ball. Repeat this process until all the batter is used.- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in your fridge for up to one week. Anti-Inflammatory Biscuits 4 cups quick oats cup ground flax seeds1 teaspoon turmericPinch of black pepper1 cup water1 large egg- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.- Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.- Add water and egg to the dry ingredients, and mix until thoroughly blended.- Knead the mixture for about 3 minutes. The dough will be sticky, so allow it to sit for 15 minutes while the oats absorb the water to help the dough reach a drier texture. - Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to about -inch thick.- Use a cookie cutter to cut into biscuits, and place on the baking sheet.- Bake for 30 minutes.- Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or two weeks in the fridge. Fresh Breath Treats 1 cups coconut oil cup chopped parsley cup chopped mint (optional)- Soften your coconut oil in the microwave. Do not allow it to boil.- Mix parsley (and mint if you are using it) into the softened coconut oil.- If you have a cookie mold, pour the mixture into the mold. If not, roll the softened mixture into small balls and place on a plate or parchment paper.- Refrigerate the treats for 1hour.- Give your dog 1 treat each day, and store in the fridge to help maintain shape and freshness. Carrot and Sweet Potato Treats 3 cups whole wheat flour cup baked sweet potato cup finely shredded carrots1 large egg cup water- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.- In a large bowl, add the flour, sweet potato, carrots, egg, and water, and mix until well combined.- Knead the batter into a large dough ball.- Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to about -inch thick.- Use a cookie cutter to cut shapes for treats, and place them on the baking sheet.- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.- Allow to cool before serving.- Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or two weeks in the fridge. Banana Bread Soft-Chew Treats cup coconut flour1 tablespoon ground flax seeds cup pumpkin puree2 large eggs1 banana, mashed1 tablespoon coconut oil- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.- In a small bowl, whisk the coconut flour and flax seeds together.- In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, banana, and coconut oil.- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until thoroughly combined. It should be the consistency of thick batter.- Spoon the batter onto the baking sheet, making a -inch thick layer, and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.- Score the batter with a knife to create horizontal and vertical lines to make square treats. - Bake for 35 minutes.- Remove treats from the oven, and allow them to cool. Once cool, break or cut the treats along the scored lines.- Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or two weeks in the fridge. Hope Bones Peanut Butter Flavored Treats Recipe provided by Next Step Ministries 6 cups whole wheat flour3 cups rolled oats1 cup peanut butter3 cups hot water- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.- In a large bowl, mix the flour and oats together. - Blend the peanut butter and hot water into the flour and oats mixture. You may need to add more flour if the dough is too sticky. - Knead the batter into a large dough ball.- Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to about -inch thick.- Use a cookie cutter to cut shapes for treats, and place them on the baking sheet.- Bake for 40 minutes, and allow to cool overnight.
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