Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana with a fork until mostly smooth.
- Add the pumpkin puree and the egg to the banana and whisk or stir until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries so they stay mostly whole.
- Add the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and 1 tablespoon water to the bowl and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms that holds together when pressed.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of additional flour a teaspoon at a time until it is workable; if it is too dry or crumbly, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.
- Lightly flour your work surface with the reserved flour and turn the dough out onto it.
- Pat or roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut the dough into bite size shapes appropriate for your dog.
- Arrange the cut treats on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece so they bake evenly.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers feel set when tapped.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the treats cool completely on a rack before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use plain canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling that contains sugar and spices.
- You can use frozen blueberries; do not thaw them first to avoid adding extra moisture.
- Always let the treats cool fully so they firm up and are easier for your dog to chew.
- Store cooled treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- You can use frozen blueberries; do not thaw them first to avoid adding extra moisture.
- Always let the treats cool fully so they firm up and are easier for your dog to chew.
- Store cooled treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
