Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, mashed sweet potato, applesauce, and beaten egg, and whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, oat flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a sturdy spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms that holds together when pressed.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of whole wheat flour; if too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough for each treat and roll between your palms into 1-inch balls.
- Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart, and gently flatten if you prefer a softer, disc-shaped treat.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the treats feel set and the edges are dry to the touch.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the treats cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store the cooled treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and spices that are not safe for dogs.
- Allow treats to cool fully before serving to your dog to avoid burns and excess moisture in storage.
- Allow treats to cool fully before serving to your dog to avoid burns and excess moisture in storage.
