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10 Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipes (Vet-Approved)

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Pumpkin is a filling and healthy food for dogs, and its a great addition to homemade dog treats. If youre looking for cooking inspiration, we recommend trying one of these pumpkin dog treat recipes. Theyll spice up your dogs diet and provide a health boost at the same time!

All of these recipes are full of nutrients and flavors your dog will love. The ingredients are simple and inexpensiveand you wont find too many calories, either. Scroll down to learn why pumpkin is good for your dog and how to make pumpkin dog treats for a healthier alternative.

Why is Pumpkin Good For Dogs?

Pumpkin is a superfood for humansand that extends to dogs, too. Its full of fiber, which helps in digestion, and healthy vitamins A, B12, and C. Theres also iron and potassium, plus an amino acid called cucurbitacin¹ that can help fight off parasites. All that, and dogs love the taste!

Top 10 Delicious Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipes:

1. Simple Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe

We start our list with an incredibly simple pumpkin dog treat recipe.² Using basic baking ingredients like whole wheat flour, eggs, and cinnamon, you can whip up delicious-looking dog biscuits for your furry friends.

2. Pumpkin Dog Bones

This pumpkin dog treat recipe³ comes together quickly and is guaranteed to please! You can roll out the dough and cut it into cute shapes using your favorite cookie cutters.

3. 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Dog Treats

Thats right: you only need three ingredients to make these adorable and tasty treats⁴! Mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and whole wheat flour to make a simple, dog-friendly biscuit dough.

4. Soft Pumpkin Treats

The addition of applesauce makes these pumpkin dog treats⁵ soft and moistperfect for dogs with sensitive teeth! These biscuits are also easy to break into pieces, so you can extend treat time without upping the calories.

5. Frozen Pumpkin Dog Treats

Looking for a no-bake option? These pumpkin dog treats, which are gluten- and grain-free, are made with coconut oil, pumpkin puree, and peanut butter. Freeze them for one or two hours and youll have a refreshing, unbelievably easy-to-make treat! Get the recipe here.

6. Delicious Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

At first glance, these dog treats look very similar to others on our list. But they have one extra ingredient thats sure to please your pup: chicken or beef stock! This added flavor is guaranteed to appeal to your furry friends, while still being healthy.

7. Yogurt & Pumpkin Dog Treats

What could be easier than a two-ingredient, no-bake treat? Your pup will love these simple, tasty pumpkin dog treatsand so will your wallet!

8. Cinnamon Pumpkin Treats

In under an hour, you can have pumpkin dog treats that are pretty enough to give as a gift! Just stir together simple baking ingredients like flour, cinnamon, and baking powder with pumpkin and coconut oil.

9. Oaty Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

Want to make a granola bar for your dog? Its surprisingly easy! This pumpkin dog treat recipe incorporates oats to make a simple baked granola bar.

10. Pumpkin Spice Dog Treat Recipe

Whether or not its fall, a pumpkin spice latte always sounds delicious. Why not treat your dog to something similar? This dog-friendly recipe combines spices like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon with basics like pumpkin, peanut butter, and oats. Spice up your pups diet!

Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats: Conclusion

Now you know how to make pumpkin dog treats that are healthy and tasty! We hope this list has helped you find your new favorite pumpkin dog treat recipe. Whip up a pumpkin biscuit, oat bar, or frozen treat and your dog will thank you. Your vet will, too, since pumpkin is a healthy addition to dog diets. Just remember these are treats, so they should be offered in moderation as they do add up some extra calories.

Please make sure your dogs diet is protein-based, prepared with good-quality ingredients, and offers complete and balanced nutrition.

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Easy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats (3 Ingredients!)

The pups have voted: These homemade peanut butter pumpkin dog treats are worthy of the MB blog! Theyre crispy, peanutty, wholesome, easy to make, and our pups were begging for more. Even our friends pickier dog went crazy for them!

Bonus? Theyre human-approved for ease and affordability just 3 simple ingredients and 1 bowl required. Lets make dog treats!

All you need for these wholesome dog treats is:

• Peanut butter a favorite ingredient among dogs that boasts plenty of healthy fat and protein
• Pumpkin pure (store-bought or homemade) soothing for pups digestion and adds plenty of fiber and micronutrients
• Oat flour oats add even more fiber, vitamins, and minerals and help the treats crisp up in the oven!

Simply combine your wet ingredients, add oat flour, and mix. Then roll out, stamp with your favorite cookie cutter (like this bone-shaped set!), and bake until golden brown and crispy.

Let cool completely before letting your pup enjoy!

We cant wait for your pups to try these treats! Theyre:CrispyPeanuttyPumpkin-yWholesomeEasy to make& Dog- and puppy-approved!

If your pup tries this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, woof, paw, scratch, rate it, and dont forget to tag a photo@minimalistbakeron Instagram. Wed LOVE to see your fur baby enjoying our homemade dog treats. Cheers, friends!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 30 (1-inch circles or small bones)

Course Snack

Cuisine Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Freezer Friendly 1 month

Does it keep? 1 Week

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• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (make sure it contains just one ingredient: peanuts)
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin pure (or sub homemade)
• 3/4 cup oat flour (plus more for rolling)

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• To a medium bowl add peanut butter and pumpkin pure. Mix well to thoroughly combine. Next, add oat flour and stir using a wooden spoon or spatula. You may need to knead with your hands as the mixture gets thicker. Form the dough into a rough disk. It should look and feel just like playdoh at this point.

• Dust your work surface with oat flour and place your dough in the center of the flour. Dust the top of your disk with more oat flour. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out so it's 1/4-1/2 inch thick.

• Use a 1-inch (or similar size) cookie cutter (we like these!) to cut out as many dog treats as you can. Place them on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart. They wont spread, so you don't have to worry about placing them too close together. Re-roll the leftover dough and cut out any extra treats from the scraps that are left behind. As the recipe is written, you should have about 30 dog treats.

• Bake on the center rack for 30-35 minutes until they are dry to the touch. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring onto a cooling rack and cooling completely before sharing with your furry friends!

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

Serving: 1 treat Calories: 34 Carbohydrates: 2.6 g Protein: 1.3 g Fat: 2.3 g Saturated Fat: 0.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 0 mg Potassium: 34 mg Fiber: 0.7 g Sugar: 0.4 g Vitamin A: 417 IU Vitamin C: 0 mg Calcium: 4 mg Iron: 0.2 mg

5 Easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipes

Autumn marks the season for all things pumpkin. Dogs, too,love the taste of pumpkin, and it can even offer some health benefits (like relief from both diarrhea and constipation). Although dogs cant enjoy pumpkin spice products, weve found five pumpkin dog treat recipes you can make this fall.

Make sure you offer only canned and pureed pumpkin, not canned pumpkin pie mix, which has added sugars and spices. As with any treat, give your dog these snacks in moderation.

Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipes

Here are five simple pumpkin recipes for dogs. Each has just a few ingredients, all of which are dog-safe.

Frozen Pumpkin Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

Directions

1. Mix pumpkin and yogurt together in a bowl.
2. Divide the mixture evenly into an ice tray or molds.
3. Freeze for 24 hours.
4. Pop the treats out of the mold and put into a freezer bag for storage. You can also leave them in the ice tray if you have space in your freezer!

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats

Ingredients

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin and peanut butter.
3. Stir in the flour and combine the mixture into a dough.
4. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface.
5. Cut the dough into shapes with your favorite cookie cutter.
6. Place the treats 1/2 an inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 12 minutes.

Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 3 cups whole wheat flour (and extra for dusting the counter)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 banana, mashed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Mix together eggs, banana, and pumpkin. Add flour and mix until all the flour is incorporated.
3. Lightly dust the counter and a rolling pin with flour, then roll out dough to approximately 1/8 of an inch in thickness. Cut out the treats with a fun cookie cutter.
4. Lay on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes. Let the treats cool completely before giving to your dog.

Pumpkin and Carrot Treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour (If you substitute coconut flour or potato flour, your batter will be a little more crumbly.)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 4-ounce jar pure carrot baby food
• 1 4-ounce jar pure green bean baby food (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Add all ingredients together and mix. If the batter seems wet and sticky, add a little more flour. If it seems crumbly, add a little water.
3. Scoop out a spoonful of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. The batter should make around 24 treats. If your batter is relatively dry, then you can try forming the dough into shapes (like a pumpkin). To create a green stem on the pumpkin shape, add the green bean baby food to a little bit of the dough.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges start to brown.
5. Allow treats to cool completely, and then give them to your dog to enjoy.

Easy 3-Ingredient No Bake Pumpkin & Yogurt Dog Treats

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Are you looking for a simple and delicious treat for your furry friend?

Look no further! This easy, three-ingredient, no-bake pumpkin and yogurt dog treat recipe will have your dog begging for more.

With just three ingredients pumpkin puree, yogurt, and oats you can whip up these treats in no time at all.

Plus, since theres no baking involved, these homemade dog treats are perfect for those with busy schedules or for those who might not be experts in the kitchen.

Ready to treat your dog to these scrumptious no-bake pumpkin and yogurt goodies?

Lets get started!

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How to make no-bake pumpkin and yogurt dog treats

With just three simple ingredients, these pumpkin treats are easy to make.

Ingredient list

To make these tasty homemade treats, youll need the following ingredients:

Directions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, and oats until well combined.

It may be easier to mix the pumpkin and Greek yogurt together prior to adding the oats, but it isnt necessary.

Using your hands, take some of the mixture roll it into a bite-sized ball, and place it on a parchment paper on a baking sheet or plate.

If you want, you can press the balls flat, but this is not necessary.

Place the baking sheet with the pumpkin and yogurt balls into the fridge for about 2 hours.

Once the treats have chilled for a couple of hours, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag and store them in the fridge or freezer.

When its time to treat your dog, simply grab a pumpkin yogurt ball and let your dog enjoy!

More information about the ingredients

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a nutritious and delicious ingredient that both you and your dog can enjoy.

It is low in calories and high in fiber, making it an excellent addition to your dogs diet.

Pumpkin is also rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as minerals like potassium and iron.

For this recipe, you can use either canned pumpkin or your own pumpkin puree.

Just make sure that you use pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie mix.

Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt, when served in moderation, is a wonderful addition to your dogs diet. It contains probiotics that can support their digestive health.

It is generally well tolerated by most dogs, though if your dog has significant issues with dairy, I would recommend not making this recipe and trying myNo-Bake Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treatsinstead.

When choosing a Greek yogurt for this recipe make sure to get the plain, unsweetened variety as added sugars are not good for dogs. And never use any ingredient that has artificial sweeteners as these can be dangerous for dogs.

Oats

You can use either Old-fashioned or quick oats for this recipe, though I prefer quick oats as they mix more easily than old-fashioned oats.

Tips

Always consult your veterinarian before giving your dog new foods.

These treats can be made any size and should be sized based on how big your dog is.

I made my treats one size for both of my dogs (Morgan size treats) due to the vet having put Luna on a diet.

While she has successfully lost all the extra weight, I dont want her to lose the progress she has made.

She still gets treats, just in very limited amounts.

Make your treats the appropriate size for your dog, smaller is always better than too big.

If you dont want to roll these into balls, you can place the pumpkin mixture on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and press it to about a quarter inch or so thick.

Then cut it with a table knife or pizza cutter and let chill in the fridge for a couple of hours before breaking apart and placing it in an air-tight container.

Remember that while pumpkin is good for dogs, too much pumpkin can cause an upset stomach, so limit the amount you give your dog each day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Greek yogurt be safely given to dogs?

Yes, Greek yogurt can be safely given to dogs in moderation. It is a good source of calcium, protein, and probiotics, which can help promote gut health.

However, make sure to choose plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt, as some brands contain added sugar or artificial sweeteners, which can be harmful to dogs.

Also, be cautious if your dog is lactose intolerant or has a sensitive stomach, as yogurt can cause digestive upset in some pets.

What is the shelf life of homemade yogurt-based dog treats?

Homemade yogurt-based dog treats should be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

They can typically last for up to one week when properly stored.

If you plan to make a large batch of treats, consider freezing a portion of them to extend their shelf life.

Frozen treats can last for several months when kept in an airtight container or a freezer bag.

Thaw the treats in the refrigerator before serving them to your pet.

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