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Thanksgiving Dog Treats

Homemade dog treats with pumpkin, sweet potato, and fall flavors perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations with your furry family members.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 30
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour for grain-free option)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (pure, not pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, and honey until smooth. Add the mashed sweet potato and chicken broth, stirring until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters in fun Thanksgiving shapes like leaves, turkeys, or bones, or cut into squares using a knife.
  5. Place treats on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each one. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are firm to touch.
  6. Allow treats to cool completely on wire racks before serving.

Notes

Store in airtight containers for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months. Never use pie filling instead of pure pumpkin puree. Avoid overbaking which creates hard treats. Always cool completely before serving. Introduce new treats gradually for dogs with sensitive stomachs. Treats should comprise no more than 10% of your dog's daily caloric intake. Suitable for puppies over 12 weeks old when broken into appropriate sizes.