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Easy recipe for delicious dog treats.
Jill Nystul·January 15, 2014
While I don’t have a dog of my own, I do have a grandpuppy named Milo. Well, he’s not really a puppy anymore. He is an adorable brindle boxer who will turn 2 years old in April. I’ve never been what I would describe as a “dog person,” but Milo has changed all that. I just adore that dog! :-) So when I came across the idea of making healthy homemade doggie treats I couldn’t resist making some up for my FAVORITE doggie! Milo actually has a fairly “delicate constitution” so making a treat that is all-natural seemed like a good idea. Now I can give him treats behind his Mom and Dad’s back without feeling guilty about it. ;-) (That’s just between us! Erik and Kaitlyn don’t need to know!)
I found this recipe at Live Laugh Rowe and liked the simple, healthy ingredients…all of which I had in my pantry!
I did make one trip to the store in hopes of finding a dog bone shaped cookie cutter and lo and behold they HAD one in the cake and cookie decorating aisle of my local Walmart. I was shocked and thrilled so I immediately came home and whipped up a batch.
Homemade Doggie Treats
adapted from Live Laugh Rowe
The cookies were very easy to make and smelled delicious while baking. My daughter even decided to give them a try…she said they smelled better than they tasted. lol.
But the TRUE test was what would Milo think of them! Our first indication that he liked them was the massive amounts of drool that started coming out of his mouth. lol.
In his defense though, we did tease him with the treat for several minutes while we took some pictures. Look how polite he’s being! :-)
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Once we finally let him at it he gobbled it up and immediately started looking for more. I think he ate 3 or 4 before we cut him off, but it was quite obvious they were a HIT with this canine!
Be sure and package some up for your doggie friends and relatives too!
Do you make homemade food for your pooch?
HOMEMADE DOGGIE TREATS
Jill Nystul
While I don’t have a dog of my own, I do have a grandpuppy named Milo. Well, he’s not really a puppy anymore. He is an adorable brindle boxer who will turn 2 years old in April. I’ve never been what I would describe as a “dog person,” but Milo has changed all that. I just adore that dog! :-) So when I came across the idea of making healthy homemade doggie treats I couldn’t resist making some up for my FAVORITE doggie! Milo actually has a fairly “delicate constitution” so making a treat that is all-natural seemed like a good idea. Now I can give him treats behind his Mom and Dad’s back without feeling guilty about it. ;-) (That’s just between us! Erik and Kaitlyn don’t need to know!)
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Cooling 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Servings 20 Cookies
Calories 95 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup pumpkin
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Add all ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Roll out the dough on a well-floured surface to about 1/4-inch thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut into bone shapes.
Place cookies on ungreased foil-lined or silpat-lined baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Allow to completely cool before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 495IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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Jill Nystul (aka Jillee)
Jill Nystul is an accomplished writer and author who founded the blog One Good Thing by Jillee in 2011. With over 30 years of experience in homemaking, she has become a trusted resource for contemporary homemakers by offering practical solutions to everyday household challenges.
I share creative homemaking and lifestyle solutions that make your life easier and more enjoyable!
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