{"id":874,"date":"2021-02-05T13:34:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T19:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/nashville-dog-training\/?p=874"},"modified":"2025-02-15T19:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T01:00:24","slug":"homemade-dog-treats-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/nashville-dog-training\/homemade-dog-treats-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Dog Treats 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Need something to keep you busy when you&#8217;re stuck indoors? <a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/nashville-dog-training\">Sit Means Sit compiled a list<\/a> of homemade snacks safe for you and your dog! Try making one (or more) of these homemade dog treats to give your furry friend a fun surprise!<\/p>\n<h2>Frosted Pumpkin Treats<\/h2>\n<p>With pumpkin flavoring being added to everything, why not add it to your dog treats so they can give it a try. This is a simple recipe from <a href=\"https:\/\/sugarspunrun.com\/easy-homemade-dog-cookies\/\">Sugar Spun Run<\/a> can be fun even after the pumpkin season has passed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients &#8211; Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup canned pumpkin<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter (Make sure it is Xylitol free)<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cup whole wheat flour<\/li>\n<li>1 cup oats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ingredients &#8211; Frosting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup natural peanut butter<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole wheat flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions &#8211; Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350F<\/li>\n<li>Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper<\/li>\n<li>Beat together pumpkin, peanut butter, and eggs until combined<\/li>\n<li>Gradually add in whole wheat flour, and then oats<\/li>\n<li>Transfer dough to floured countertop and dust with additional flour<\/li>\n<li>Knead as needed until it forms a cohesive ball<\/li>\n<li>Use a rolling pin to roll dough out to 1\/4 inch thickness<\/li>\n<li>Use a cookie cutter to cut into shapes (try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/bone-shaped-cookie-cutters\/s?k=bone+shaped+cookie+cutters\">dog bone cookie cutter<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Use a spatula to transfer cookies to baking sheet<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 20-24 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Allow cookies to cool completely before serving or frosting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions &#8211; Frosting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In microwave, warm 1\/2 cup peanut butter for 15 seconds<\/li>\n<li>Add water and stir well<\/li>\n<li>Add flour and stir<\/li>\n<li>While the frosting is still warm, spread over cooled cookies<\/li>\n<li>The frosting will harden a bit as allowed to sit, but can be served to your dog at any time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dog Donuts<\/h2>\n<p>Turn this classic breakfast treat into an exciting delicacy for your pup. This recipe from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydayfamily.com\/2017\/01\/dog-donuts.html\">Sunny Day Family<\/a> only requires seven simple ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Cup Flour<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup Oats<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 Cup Coconut Oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Cup Peanut Butter<\/li>\n<li>2 Eggs<\/li>\n<li>Greek Yogurt &amp; Bacon Bits (for the topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to 375F<\/li>\n<li>Spray donut pan with cooking spray<\/li>\n<li>In large bowl, combine all ingredients except the two for the topping<\/li>\n<li>Use your hands to press the dough into the donut pan, filling each entirely and pressing the dough down firmly<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 14 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Allow them to cool and remove from the pan<\/li>\n<li>Fill one bowl with Greek yogurt and a second bowl with bacon bits<\/li>\n<li>Dip each donut into the Greek yogurt, covering the top<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with bacon bits<\/li>\n<li>Place in the freezer for a couple minutes so the yogurt hardens<\/li>\n<li>Share with your furry companion!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Spinach, Carrot, and Zucchini Treats<\/h2>\n<p>For the health conscious dogs out there, give this recipe from <a href=\"https:\/\/damndelicious.net\/2015\/06\/10\/spinach-carrot-and-zucchini-dog-treats\/\">Damn Delicious<\/a> a try! They are healthy and easy to make.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup pumpkin puree<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup peanut butter<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup old fashioned oats<\/li>\n<li>3 cups whole wheat flour<\/li>\n<li>1 carrot, peeled and shredded<\/li>\n<li>1 zucchini, shredded<\/li>\n<li>1 cup baby spinach, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350F<\/li>\n<li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper<\/li>\n<li>Using an electric mixer, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs on medium-high for 1-2 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Gradually add old fashioned oats and 2 1\/2 cups flour at low speed &#8211; Add an additional 1\/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky<\/li>\n<li>Beat in carrot, zucchini and spinach<\/li>\n<li>On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until it comes together<\/li>\n<li>Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1\/4 inch thickness<\/li>\n<li>Using cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes and place on the backing sheet<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown<\/li>\n<li>Let cool completely before serving to your pup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Heart-Shaped Cranberry Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>For a Valentines Day gift, try making these festive cookies for your dog following the recipe from The Everyday Dog Mom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Eggs<\/li>\n<li>1.5 Cups Almond Flour<\/li>\n<li>1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil<\/li>\n<li>3-4 Tablespoons Coconut Flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Cup Dried Cranberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to 325F<\/li>\n<li>Beat eggs, set aside<\/li>\n<li>Combine almond flour, coconut oil, and dried cranberries in a bowl<\/li>\n<li>Add eggs and knead ingredients together<\/li>\n<li>Add coconut flour one tablespoon at a time<\/li>\n<li>Roll out dough using a rolling pin<\/li>\n<li>Cut out treats using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=heart+shaped+cookie+cutters&amp;i=garden&amp;crid=3U2OGFLNQIGG6&amp;sprefix=hearth+shaped+co%2Cgarden%2C188&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_16\">heart shaped cookie cutters<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Put treats on a cookie sheet that is lined with parchment paper<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 15-18 or until crisp<\/li>\n<li>Let cook before tossing one to you four-legged friend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frozen Watermelon Treats<\/h2>\n<p>For the hot and sunny days, try these easy, two-ingredient bones from GrrFeisty to cool off your pup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quarter watermelon (preferably seedless)<\/li>\n<li>One can of coconut milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scoop out the quarter of the watermelon<\/li>\n<li>Blend together with the can of coconut milk<\/li>\n<li>Pour into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Home-X-Easy-Release-Stackable-Durable-Dishwasher\/dp\/B010E0XVC4\/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&amp;keywords=bone+ice+cube+tray&amp;qid=1612219401&amp;sr=8-8\">bone shaped ice cube trays<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Freeze overnight or until completely frozen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need something to keep you busy when you&#8217;re stuck indoors? 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