Halloween isn't just for humans! Treat your furry companion to some delicious homemade Halloween dog treats with these easy recipes. Your pup will be howling with delight.
Here are three of our best homemade Halloween dog treats for you to try:
Spooky Pumpkin Spice Recipe Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour for a gluten-free option)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use Halloween-shaped cookie cutters to create spooky shapes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack to harden.
Peanut Butter Halloween Dog Treat Recipe Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix whole wheat flour (or oat flour) and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Whisk peanut butter, pumpkin puree, and eggs until creamy.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to make shapes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack to harden.
Fruit and BOO-Berry Halloween Dog Treat Recipe Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup diced strawberries
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup cooked rolled oats
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend blueberries, diced strawberries, applesauce, and yogurt until smooth.
- Combine oat flour (or whole wheat flour) and rolled oats in a bowl.
- Pour the fruit puree into the dry mixture and stir to form dough.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to create spooky shapes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack to harden.
Treat your beloved canine companion to a spooktacular Halloween with these homemade dog treats. Whether it's the warm and aromatic Spooky Pumpkin Spice, the nutty goodness of Peanut Butter Halloween treats, or the fruity delight of Fruit and BOO-Berry bites, your four-legged friend is sure to howl with joy. This Halloween, let your pup join in the festivities and indulge in these homemade goodies. Happy Halloween, and may your celebrations be filled with tail-wagging fun!