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'Tis the season for joy, and what better way to spread the holiday cheer than by treating your furry friend to some delicious homemade goodies!
Skip the store-bought treats with questionable ingredients and whip up these healthy and tail-wagging holiday treats for your pup. 🐶🎄
They're easy to make, filled with wholesome ingredients, and sure to make your dog's holiday season extra special.
1. 🎃Pumpkin Peanut Butter Bites:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsalted)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix pumpkin and peanut butter until well blended.
3. Gradually add flour, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to create festive shapes.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
2. 🥕Cranberry Carrot Cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1 cup oat flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Combine shredded carrots and dried cranberries.
3. Gradually add oat flour until a dough forms.
4. Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
3. 🍠 Sweet Potato Snowflakes:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potato
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 2 1/2 cups oat flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix sweet potato and melted coconut oil.
3. Gradually add oat flour until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough and cut into snowflake shapes.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until firm.
4. 🦃Turkey and Apple Biscuits:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked turkey (shredded)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups brown rice flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine shredded turkey and applesauce.
3. Gradually add brown rice flour until a dough forms.
4. Shape into biscuits and bake for 20-25 minutes.
5. 🌿Minty Fresh Candy Canes:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 cup coconut flour
Instructions:
1. Mix Greek yogurt and chopped mint leaves.
2. Gradually add coconut flour until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough and shape into candy canes.
4. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tips:
🐶 Always check for allergies before introducing new ingredients.
🐶 Use dog-safe peanut butter (no xylitol).
🐶 Adjust treat size based on your dog's breed and size.
These homemade holiday treats are bound to make your dog's tail wag with joy.
Share the love and the yumminess with these healthy and festive delights!
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