Homemade Halloween-Themed Dog Treats
Halloween is a time of ghosts, goblins, and treats galore. And just like us, our four-legged friends deserve to join the spooktacular fun. Why not treat your pup to homemade Halloween-themed dog treats this Halloween? We’ve got three delightful and dog-safe recipes that will get their tails wagging with joy. So, put on your apron, get creative, and let’s bake up some paw-sitively delicious Halloween treats for your furry companion.
Pumpkin Mummy Dog Treats
These adorable pumpkin mummy dog treats are delicious and visually appealing, making them a perfect choice for your Halloween-themed canine celebration!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter
- Edible googly eyes (dog-safe)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree and applesauce.
- Gradually add the whole wheat flour and mix until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to create your treats.
- Place the pumpkin-shaped treats on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the treats cool completely before decorating them with a drizzle of plain Greek yogurt and edible googly eyes to create the mummy effect.
Banana Ghost Dog Treats
These spooky banana ghost treats are a healthy and tasty option for your canine companion this Halloween!
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Ghost-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions:
- Mix the mashed bananas, rolled oats, and plain yogurt in a bowl until well combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to create your treats.
- Place the ghost-shaped treats on a baking sheet and freeze them for about 2 hours or until they’re firm.
- Serve these cool and ghostly treats to your pup for a chilling Halloween delight.
Apple & Carrot “Witches’ Brooms”
These “Witches’ Brooms” are a tasty treat and a clever Halloween-themed snack for your dog!
Ingredients:
- One large carrot
- 1 apple
- Natural, unsweetened peanut butter
Instructions:
- Cut the apple into thin slices.
- Slice the carrot into long, thin strips.
- Spread a small amount of peanut butter on one end of each apple slice.
- Take a carrot strip and wrap it around the peanut butter-covered end of the apple slice to resemble a witch’s broom.
- Serve these spooky brooms to your pup as a healthy Halloween snack.
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