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    Oh My Veggies » Cooking Tips & Hints

    Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats

    Published: Sep 27, 2018 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Don't leave your pups out of your next celebration! Your dog will love these easy, homemade pumpkin dog treats. They're packed full of pumpkin flavor with juicy chunks of fresh apple. Woof! (That's dog for "yum"!) 

    Pumpkin Dog Treats

    Who's man's (or woman's) best friend? Obviously, your pup.

    Our dogs have always been part of our family - and every bit as special to us as the human ones.

    So with the holiday season coming around, I figured it was only fair to create a special dog friendly treat. These pumpkin dog treats are sure to be a hit with your favorite canine.

    Are pumpkin dog treats good for dogs?

    Yes! Pumpkin is a healthy choice for dogs.

    In fact, pumpkin offers many health benefits for dogs, including:

    1. Weight Management
    2. Digestive Health
    3. Urinary Health

    Our pumpkin dog treats also contains big chunks of fresh apple, which is another healthy dog-friendly treat. Just make sure to remove all the seeds!

    What is the best flour to use for dog treats?

    Unless your dog has any particular allergies or food sensitives, most types of flour are safe to use for dog treats.

    I typically use a regular, all-purpose flour when I make treats for my pup.

    But if you think your dog may be sensitive to gluten, feel free to use a gluten-free baking flour or a substitute like almond flour.

    How do you make pumpkin dog treats?

    These pumpkin dog treats are super easy to make, and your dog will love them!

    You'll need cookie cutters, a large baking sheet, a rolling pin, and something to mix with.

    You can grab these dog-bone shaped cookie cutters on Amazon. But I'm confident your pup will eat these no matter what shape you make them!

    pumpkin dog treats vegan

    First start by gathering up all your ingredients: flour, baking powder, apples, pumpkin puree, and an egg.

    If you want to make vegan dog treats, you can replace the egg with about ¼ cup of applesauce or mashed banana.

    Now it's time to peel those apples and slice and dice 'em! If you want to cut down your time even more, try a fruit dicer.

    pumpkin dog treats vegan

    Once your apples are diced, combine all your ingredients and mix everything together until the mixture is the consistency of cookie dough.

    You can mix this just fine by hand - I would use a wooden spoon or a spatula because of the big apple chunks.

    pumpkin dog treats vegan

    You'll have a beautiful, orange mixture that looks so yummy, you just might want to eat it yourself.

    Try to save some for your dog!

    pumpkin dog treats vegan

    Once your dough is ready, grab your dog bone cookie cutters, and get ready to make your pumpkin dog treats!

    If you are making these for Christmas or Thanksgiving, you could even try out some holiday shapes for some really festive dog treats.

    Sprinkle a bit of flour on a flat surface, roll out your dough, and start cutting out your pumpkin dog treats.

    Make sure to use all the batter! If you have a small amount leftover, just roll it out into a circular or rectangular shape. Your pup won't mind.

    pumpkin dog treats vegan

    Now, pop those pumpkin dog treats into the oven for 30 minutes. Let them cool completely before serving to your furry friend.

    How pretty do these pumpkin dog treats look?

    pumpkin dog treats vegan

    Your pup is going to think you are the coolest.

    You can even give these pumpkin dog treats out as gifts for your friends' dogs for the holidays. Just put them in a clear baggie and tie it off with a holiday-themed ribbon!

    I hope you give these dog treats a try. And if you do - please post a picture of your dog's happy face on Instagram to share it with me. Just tag me @deliciouseveryday so I don't miss it!

    pumpkin dog treats vegan

    More Tasty Ideas

    If you want to get in on pumpkin spice season as well, be sure to check out my favorite pumpkin recipes for people while you're here!

    If you're here planning your holiday menu, don't miss our new Vegan Christmas and Vegan Thanksgiving cookbooks. They're packed with all my favorite holiday-worthy recipes for a plant-based feast.

    Recipe

    Pumpkin Dog Treats

    Don't leave your pups out of your next celebration! Your dog will love these easy, homemade pumpkin dog treats. They're packed full of pumpkin flavor with juicy chunks of fresh apple. 
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: vegetarian
    Keyword: Delicious Everyday, dog treat recipe, easy dog treats, homemade dog treats, how to make dog treats, pumpkin dog treats
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 100kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 2 apples chopped and finely diced
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup water

    SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    • dog bone cookie cutters
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients together until they are thoroughly mixed and the mixture is dough like.
    • On a large surface, roll the dough out flat, and use a dog bone cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
    • Place the dog bones on a greased baking sheet.
    • Bake for 30 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and let completely cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1625IUVitamin C: 1.8mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1.2mg
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    1. MarchettaKnight says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Easy to make an the dogs enjoyed them

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        I'm so glad your dogs liked them!!

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Have made these a couple times now and my dog now recognises the smell and sits by the oven waiting as they are cooking! Saying she likes them is an u derstatement! When I get one out she sits and holds a paw out to shake hands without being asked, a sure sign of this being a prized goodie.My last batch I had to improvise as we were out of eggs, so I mashed some ripe bananas and added a bit of apple sauce to get the right texture. They were a bit softer but were still eagerly enjoyed (Nutmeg loves bananas so it was an obvious win before I even started). I have also added a little spice to a batch, adding a little cinnamon and a few scrapes of nutmeg, which were well received. A friend and her little boy visited and he wanted to give a treat to Nutmeg. I was able to calmly and happily tell his worried mother when we caught him sampling the treats before feeding them to the dog, that they were absolutely human friendly as it was all human grade ingredients and she didn’t need to worry that he might suddenly start asking to go potty outside lol. So, the treats were approved by a 3 yr old little boy (next time I might let them cook a wee bit less but hey, they have tartar reducing abilities when he eats Nutmegs crunchy ones 😉😂). Thanks so much for sharing such a great recipe! Nutmeg and Gavin say thank you also!

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      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Oh my gosh, thanks for sharing this. You totally made my day!

        Reply
    3. Katherine Buchanan says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I am so happy to see this recipe for my little 4lb yorkie (Toby) is breaking my pocketbook with as many treats that I was buying... I am happy that they are all human friendly ingredients and much cheaper...I am sure he will love them as he loves pumpkin, bananas, apples needles to say this will be a winner. Thanks katherine

      Reply

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