Pumpkin oatmeal dog treats deliver the ultimate combination of gut-friendly fiber, protein and delicious peanut butter – plus they’re simple to make!
Combine rolled oats, canned pumpkin, applesauce and mashed banana in a large bowl until it forms a dough. Lightly flour a flat surface before rolling the dough out until it reaches 1/4-inch thickness – using cookie cutters, cut shapes into desired shapes before baking!
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Ingredients
Pumpkin contains soluble fiber that helps regulate glucose levels in dogs while relieving any related tummy issues. Plus it adds antioxidants, vitamins and minerals into their diet – especially pure canned pumpkin instead of pumpkin pie mix which typically includes additional sugars.
Peanut butter provides your pet with essential proteins, essential fatty acids and essential vitamins. Plus, its delicious flavor adds an irresistibly irresistible treat! When purchasing natural peanut butter that does not contain xylitol or other harmful substances for their safety.
Flour is another essential ingredient, and can include whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown rice flour or grain-free options like sorghum, quinoa or garbanzo bean flour. Extra ground oats (which is gluten-free) could even serve as an ideal replacement. For an even healthier snack try incorporating nutritional boosters like fish oil squirts, kefir yoghurt or even some chia or flax seeds for an added crunch!
Preparation
Pumpkin oatmeal dog treats are chock-full of digestive-beneficial fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to support your pup’s overall digestive health, skin condition and coat quality. Plus they’re easy to make – an easy and rewarding way to train or reward your dog.
When crafting these dog treats, it’s essential that you use high-quality peanut butter without added xylitol (which can be toxic for pups), canned pumpkin puree instead of pie filling, which contains added sugars and spices not good for their health, as well as canned pumpkin puree rather than pie filling (which contains extra ingredients that could potentially harm their wellbeing).
Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender until a dough forms, using a tablespoon scoop to dollop treats onto baking sheets or silicone mats for round treats, or use cookie cutters to cut shapes like dog bones and paws out of them. Store these treats in the fridge for one hour to set.
Baking
Treats are an excellent way to reward good behavior, reinforce training and show our furry family member how much we care. Homemade treats may even be healthier than store-bought options as they contain natural ingredients that support his or her wellbeing.
Homemade Pumpkin Oatmeal Dog Treats are made with goat milk, rolled oats, pumpkin, vanilla extract and cinnamon for optimal digestion health in canines. Oats provide essential soluble fiber which promotes proper digestive functioning while pumpkin contains beneficial fatty acids and nutrients that support general wellbeing in dogs with digestion issues – something veterinary advice often recommends feeding dogs as it can soothe an upset stomach.
Brown rice flour can be an ideal alternative to wheat flour for dogs with allergies or sensitivities, while still providing protein and fiber. Egg adds additional protein and dietary fiber while pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) offers additional essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that provide nourishment. Simply use any cookie cutter you have handy to create festive shapes in their treats which keep in the pantry up to one week at room temperature or refrigerate them up to a month at most or freeze well!
Serving
Make these pumpkin oatmeal treats extra-special by including your dog-friendly fruits or veggies in the dough – they may just love it!
Brown rice flour provides protein, fiber and vitamin B to dogs who have wheat sensitivities. Pumpkin puree (canned or homemade) provides additional antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals while peanut butter provides protein while providing flavor – just make sure it’s free from added sugar or xylitol! Eggs provide animal proteins to help the meal come together seamlessly.
For crispier treats, process your dough in a food processor before baking. Dust the dough lightly with flour before shaping into desired shapes – cookie cutters make this fun, or get creative and use shapes such as paws and dog bones! For an added healthful boost add in nutrition boosters like fish oil, kefir milk or goat’s milk as well as chia seeds which all increase nutritional content of your dough!
