Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini, then shred it on the fine side of a box grater.
- Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or several paper towels and squeeze firmly over the sink until most of the liquid is removed and you have about 1 cup of tightly packed shreds.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and egg until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the shredded, squeezed zucchini into the peanut butter mixture until evenly combined.
- Add the 2 cups of oat flour, ground flaxseed if using, and cinnamon if using, then stir with a sturdy spoon until a dough forms.
- If the dough is sticky and clings to your hands, sprinkle in the extra oat flour 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough is soft, pliable, and easy to handle.
- Lightly dust a clean work surface with a small amount of oat flour and place the dough on top.
- Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness, sprinkling a little more oat flour on the rolling pin if needed to prevent sticking.
- Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut the dough into bone shapes, circles, or small squares.
- Transfer the cut biscuits to the prepared baking sheet, placing them close together but not touching.
- Gather and re-roll any dough scraps, cutting more biscuits until all the dough is used.
- Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are dry and lightly golden.
- Turn off the oven and, for crunchier treats, leave the biscuits inside with the door slightly ajar for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to dry.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the biscuits cool completely on a wire rack before serving to your dog.
Notes
- Always use natural peanut butter that is free from xylitol, salt, and added sugar, as xylitol is toxic to dogs.
- Introduce any new treat slowly and in small amounts, especially for dogs with sensitive stomachs or dietary restrictions.
- Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- For longer storage, freeze cooled biscuits in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months and thaw a few at a time as needed.
- Break larger biscuits into smaller pieces for training rewards or for small-breed dogs.
- Introduce any new treat slowly and in small amounts, especially for dogs with sensitive stomachs or dietary restrictions.
- Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- For longer storage, freeze cooled biscuits in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months and thaw a few at a time as needed.
- Break larger biscuits into smaller pieces for training rewards or for small-breed dogs.
