Pumpkin, Oat, and Peanut Butter Dog Cookies: Easy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup of pureed pumpkin (make sure it’s plain, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 1/2 cups of oats (use oat flour or grind rolled oats into flour)
- 1 egg (for binding)
- 1 /4 cup of natural peanut butter (unsweetened, unsalted, and free of xylitol, which is toxic to dogs)
- 1 /2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional, but adds a cozy flavor boost)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, peanut butter, egg, and cinnamon (if using). Stir until smooth.
- Add the oats: Gradually mix in the oat flour until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more oat flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thick. You can use a rolling pin or flatten it with your hands.
- Cut into shapes: Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes or simply cut the dough into squares with a knife. Your dog won’t care about the shape!
- Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes. The longer you bake, the crunchier they’ll be.
- Cool completely: Let the cookies cool completely before serving them to your dog.
