Dogs are part of the family! Treat them like one with these super easy to make sweet potato dog treat biscuits!
Get ready. Today we are going to talk DOGS!
Is it unusual to make your dog homemade treats? No.
Trust me, this super easy sweet potato dog treat biscuits recipe will have you baking a batch before you know it.
At the Kroger Abound Pet Food event, I learned about the ingenious idea of using baby food to make dog treats.
Dog Biscuit Ingredients
Baby food is the perfect base for dog treats. For the most part, it’s made out of pureed fruits and vegetables with a little water to thin it out.
Today’s treats are made with sweet potato. Instead of spending half an hour cooking a sweet potato and then pureeing it and waiting for it to cool, buy baby food!
I got two 3.5 oz containers for $1. Those two small containers will make 4 dozen treats!
Using four ingredients (gluten-free flour, rolled oats, honey, and sweet potato baby food), I created these little heart shaped biscuit treats for Charlie.
I opted for a gluten-free flour, but all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour is perfectly acceptable if your furry friend has no wheat allergies. (I used the heart from this metal cookie cutter set.)
Just like the cakes, cookies, and other desserts I make for my family, I like to know what’s in the treats I feed Charlie.
For me, there’s nothing worse than not knowing what the heck you’re eating.
To make these treats crunchy, they are baked until crisp. If you want that nice shiny golden coating, brush a little egg wash before baking.
And yes, I sampled a little to make sure they taste fine. The honey adds just a tiny bit of sweetness that makes Charlie love them!
Treat Storage
Store these sweet potato dog biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to two months.
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Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Biscuit Treats
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz container sweet potato baby food*
- ¾ cup + 1 Tablespoon gluten-free flour*,, (like Cup4Cup)
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 large egg,, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine sweet potato baby food, flour, rolled oats and honey. Use a sturdy spatula to combine everything together. Dump contents to a lightly floured working surface and knead dough together.
- Pat or roll dough to a thickness of about ¼ to ½-inch. Use desired cookie cutters to punch of shapes. Stick to one or two similar sized shapes to ensure even baking.
- Place cutouts on prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops of cutouts with beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuits are crisp and golden in color. Rotate pan midway through baking. Let treats cool in pan before treating your dog.
Notes
- If your dog has no wheat/gluten allergies, you can use all-purpose flour or whole-wheat flour.
- The treats can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days.
- For longer storage, I suggest keeping them in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Included in the Abound Prize Pack:
14 pounds of dog or cat food, a week’s supply of wet food, and 2 bags of treats, plus a $50 Kroger gift card to shop for the rest of your family. (The Kroger Company spans many states and operates under numerous banners. For California readers, you may know Kroger as Ralphs.)
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Disclosure: The Abound Prize Pack and Gift Card is provided by Kroger. I received the same products for Charlie to try. All opinions are my own.
I am trying the sweet potato recipe today. Chico loves chicken chips
CoCo is a pit bull terrier with allergies; which made her lick continuously. This was a challenge to wean her off her usual meat snacks, to your sweet potato snacks. Gradually, her wanting to luck has decreased. She does like them by the way, and they’re simple to make. I already had everything’s ng I needed in my pantry:) We’re working on transitioning her to a sweet potato dog food. Thank you kindly for sharing your recipe with everyone.
Can I substitute applesauce for the sweet potato in this recipe?
Yes, applesauce is a good substitute.
Where it says “¾ cup + 1 Tablespoon gluten-free flour*, (like Cup4Cup)” What dies Cup4Cup mean??
Is there a way to make these “soft treats” instead of crunchy? Our senior furbabies are missing quite a few teeth.
This specific recipe makes crunchy treats. However, you can keep them the fridge to soften after baking.
Our baby’s name is Carrie,we have had her for about 7 months,she is a rescue. The whole family love’s her
especially my 7 year old grandson. I make all her food and was looking for a good treat recipe,so I,m excited to
this one.
I hope Carrie loves the treats! My two dogs can’t enough of these :)
What type of flour can be used if your dog is allergic to wheat?
I used the gluten-free flour Cup-4-Cup.It’s made from a mixture of cornstarch, rice flour, tapioca flour, and potato starch.