Pumpkin banana dog treats are an easy and tasty way to supplement your pet’s diet with vitamins and nutrients, including carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin C & B6 folic acids as well as antioxidants. Plus, there is healthy fat from peanut butter and the fatty acids of coconut oil!
Always choose natural peanut butter over varieties containing xylitol, which can be dangerous to dogs. Whole wheat flour provides your pet with extra nutrition.
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Easy to make
Pumpkin, banana and cinnamon can make delicious homemade treats your dog will absolutely adore – while also being more economical than store bought treats and saving you money in the process!
Start by mixing together the “wet” ingredients (pumpkin puree, mashed banana and an egg). Next add flour – any type will do but gluten-free options such as oat or wheat are often best.
Once your dough has set, it’s time to bake! Be sure that all of the treats have completely cooled before frosting them; this will ensure their crunch stays intact while decreasing sogginess and speeding rotting faster.
After baking, store the treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week; longer in the freezer. However, regularly check them to make sure that they haven’t gone bad; this is especially important if using butter or margarine in your recipe.
Healthy
This recipe provides your dog with a tasty treat made with natural ingredients, using just four wholesome ingredients: ripe banana, pumpkin puree, egg and oat flour (substitutable for whole wheat or gluten-free flour if desired). Use your cookie cutter to cut them into any size or shape desired – use these treats during training sessions, bedtime sessions or snack times; small pieces can even make great snacks!
These treats are low in fat and packed full of fiber to support your dog’s digestive health, plus packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseed, banana, pumpkin, and sweet barley malt syrup. Treats should only comprise a small part of their daily calorie intake to avoid tartar build-up in their teeth; limit how often your pup indulges!
Makes a lot
Pumpkin is a safe food option for dogs that provides digestive relief as well as weight control benefits. This recipe requires just three ingredients and steps that are dog-safe – for best results use natural canned pumpkin puree without added sugar, but homemade purees may also work just as well.
Mix together all the “wet” ingredients (bananas, pumpkin and egg). Combine flour to create a dough and then knead 8-10 times to form it into a ball; adding one tablespoon of water as needed if necessary. Roll out on a floured work surface then cut using desired shapes such as dog bone cookie cutters. Bake then store in an airtight container or zip lock bag once cool!
Easy to store
Pumpkins make a healthy addition to your pup’s diet as they’re packed with fiber that can aid with digestive health, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Bananas on the other hand are low-cal treats packed with essential fatty acids as well as Vitamin C. Together these make an enjoyable treat that your dog will love!
These treats can be easily stored when baked – they can even be frozen immediately after baking! Once they’ve defrosted, your dog can enjoy feeding them right from their bowl! For even longer storage options, keep them in the fridge up to one week.
To make these treats, mash bananas with pumpkin puree in a mixing bowl before adding an egg and flour (you can use all-purpose or gluten-free). Knead the dough 8-10 times adding up to one tablespoon of water if necessary before cutting with a cookie cutter into pieces and placing on an unlined baking sheet for about an hour until crunchy and dry.
