{"id":2310,"date":"2025-12-09T14:13:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/?p=2310"},"modified":"2025-12-09T14:14:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:14:42","slug":"pumpkin-dog-treat-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/pumpkin-dog-treat-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With these delicious pumpkin treats, you can feel good knowing your furry friend will be enjoying a snack that is both tasty and healthy. Pumpkin is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making it a wonderful ingredient for homemade dog treats and a fun way to bring a little fall flavor into your kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2>Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>When planning your fall activities, don&#8217;t forget to include your pup in the fun! Sharing some festive homemade treats with them is an easy way to let them enjoy the season with you. Below are a few simple and flavorful recipes you can whip up in your kitchen, each tested and approved by furry taste testers.<\/p>\n<h3>Oat and Pumpkin Treats<\/h3>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-oats.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2320\" src=\"http:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-oats.png\" alt=\"Pumpkin and Oat Treats\" width=\"1080\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-oats.png 1080w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-oats-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-oats-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-oats-768x348.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>These festive treats only require three ingredients and can be made in no time at all. The oats give your pup a nice boost of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, so they get a treat that tastes great and supports healthy digestion at the same time.<\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups of old-fashioned oats<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of pure pumpkin pur\u00e9e<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How to Make<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>First, preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>Add the oats to a food processor, then run it until the oats reach a consistency similar to flour. There should be a few big pieces left.<\/li>\n<li>Add the pumpkin pur\u00e9e and eggs to the food processor. Combine until the dough is fully mixed.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the dough from the food processor and place it onto a floured countertop. Sprinkle some flour onto the dough until it&#8217;s no longer sticky. You can also use more ground oats in place of flour.<\/li>\n<li>Roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it&#8217;s about 1\/8&#8243; thick. Then, cut the dough with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1081427271\/cookie-cutter-multi-size-pumpkin-141\">cookie cutter<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Then, lay each treat onto the tray.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 16-18 minutes. Halfway through, rotate the pan to prevent the treats from burning on one side.<\/li>\n<li>Once the treats are fully cool, let your pup do a taste test!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Notes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If you prefer not to roll out the dough, you can portion each treat out using a cookie dough scoop. Then, flatten each ball of dough on the baking sheet using a fork. To prevent the fork from sticking to the dough, dip it in flour. Bake as instructed above.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a senior pup with sensitive teeth, cook these treats for 14-16 minutes instead. They&#8217;ll be softer and easier for Fido to enjoy.<\/li>\n<li>This recipe makes about 90 treats, depending on their size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats<\/h3>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-peanut-butter.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2321\" src=\"http:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-peanut-butter.png\" alt=\"Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Treats\" width=\"1080\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-peanut-butter.png 1080w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-peanut-butter-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-peanut-butter-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-peanut-butter-768x348.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>If you make these peanut butter cookies, Fido is sure to be right by your side in the kitchen the entire time you cook! They&#8217;ll taste and smell delicious, and they&#8217;re sure to be your pup&#8217;s next favorite snack.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold;\">Ingredients<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup of oats (old-fashioned, 1-minute, or instant oats will work)<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup of pure pumpkin pur\u00e9e<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of natural, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/paws-xylitol-its-dangerous-dogs\">xylitol<\/a>-free peanut butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How to Make<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Before you start baking, preheat your oven to 300\u00b0F (150\u00b0C). Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li>Measure the oats and add them to a food processor. Grind until they become a fine powder.<\/li>\n<li>Add pumpkin and peanut butter to the food processor. Blend until the mixture has the consistency of a sticky dough.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare a clean surface to roll the dough on by adding a light layer of flour or ground oats on top. Then, remove the dough from the processor and roll it out.<\/li>\n<li>Once the dough is rolled out flat, cut it with a small cookie cutter of your choice. Alternatively, you can also cut the dough into squares using a knife.<\/li>\n<li>Spread the cookies out on your baking sheet and place them in the oven. Bake treats for 25-30 minutes, or until they become dry and hard.<\/li>\n<li>Let them cool, then Fido can enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Notes<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>When stored in an airtight container, leftover treats are good for up to a week at room temperature or two weeks in the refrigerator. Or, pop them in the freezer and thaw a couple at a time!<\/li>\n<li>This recipe makes approximately 50 small treats, depending on the size of your cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Frozen Pumpkin Popsicles<\/h3>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-yogurt.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2322\" src=\"http:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-yogurt.png\" alt=\"Pumpkin and Yogurt Treats\" width=\"1080\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-yogurt.png 1080w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-yogurt-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-yogurt-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/pumpkin-yogurt-768x348.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>If you&#8217;re located in a warm area like Orange County, your fall season may feel more like summer. These frozen pumpkin treats are perfect for cooling your dog off on a warm day or giving them a delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitmeanssitcollegestation.com\/dog-friendly-popsicle-recipes-to-beat-the-heat\/\">dog-friendly popsicle<\/a>. As an added bonus, the Greek yogurt in these popsicles gives dogs a boost of protein and probiotics.<\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\">\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>5.3 ounces of plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>Roughly 1\/2 can of pure pumpkin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How to Make<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>First, scoop your yogurt out into a medium mixing bowl. Since this recipe is a 1:1 ratio of yogurt and pumpkin, keep the yogurt container to measure your pumpkin. Fill the container with pure pumpkin, which will likely use about half of a can.<\/li>\n<li>Once you&#8217;ve measured your pumpkin, add it to your mixing bowl. Mix the two ingredients until well combined.<\/li>\n<li>Scoop the mixture into silicone ice cube trays of your choice. Or, pipe it onto waxed paper on a cookie sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Place treats in the freezer until solid, which will be about 3 hours. Then, let Fido enjoy these frosty treats!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Notes<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>These popsicles are good for about two months when kept in a sealed container in the freezer<\/li>\n<li>This recipe makes approximately 22 popsicles, depending on their size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\">\n<h3>Dehydrated Pumpkin Strips<\/h3>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/dehydrated-pumpkin.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2323\" src=\"http:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/dehydrated-pumpkin.png\" alt=\"Dehydrated Pumpkin Treats\" width=\"1080\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/dehydrated-pumpkin.png 1080w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/dehydrated-pumpkin-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/dehydrated-pumpkin-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orange-county-dog-training\/files\/2025\/11\/dehydrated-pumpkin-768x348.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to make treats for your pup with only one ingredient, look no further than these dehydrated pumpkin strips. These crunchy treats can be made using a dehydrator or an oven, and stay fresh for quite some time.<\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pumpkin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How to Make<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Slice your pumpkin in half. Remove the seeds and guts from the pumpkin using a large spoon. You can save the seeds for toasted pumpkin seeds for yourself!<\/li>\n<li>Clean the pumpkin, then cut it into thin slices. Aim for roughly the same thickness (about half an inch) when cutting each piece, so that they dehydrate at the same time.<\/li>\n<li>Peel the skin off of each slice, using a vegetable peeler or knife.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re using a dehydrator, lay each slice onto your dehydrator trays. Dehydrate at 125\u00baF (50\u00baC) until the pumpkin strips are crunchy and fully dry. This will likely take around 18 hours, but you can leave the pumpkin in for longer.<\/li>\n<li>If you don&#8217;t have a dehydrator, place the pumpkin strips onto baking sheets and put them in the oven at 225\u00b0F (105\u00b0C). Bake the treats for 1-4 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Notes<\/h4>\n<div class=\"recipe-callout\">\n<ul>\n<li>These pumpkin strips will stay fresh for a month at room temperature, for three months in the fridge, and for years in the freezer.<\/li>\n<li>This recipe makes about 70 pumpkin strips, depending on how thick you cut each piece.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Next time you head into the kitchen to bake something for yourself, set aside a little time to make one of these pumpkin dog treats for your furry friend. They&#8217;re delicious, healthy, and an easy way to show your pup some extra love. No matter which recipe you choose, Fido is sure to give it two paws up!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>In the Mood to Whip Up More Dog-Friendly Recipes? 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