Skipper’s Fall Feast: Dog-Friendly Fall Recipes

As the leaves change color and the air gets crisper, there’s no better time to indulge in some homemade Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats and Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats. Don’t forget your furry friends in your fall baking plans! Skipper, our Discovery West spokesdog, shares two dog-friendly treat recipes that will delight your canine companions.

  1. 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats

Ingredients:

– 1 cup ​​100% pure pumpkin puree, canned

– 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (make sure it doesn’t contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs)

– 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix the pumpkin and the peanut butter.
  3. Gradually add in the whole wheat flour until the dough is no longer sticky.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  5. Use cute cookie cutters to create fun shapes.
  6. Place the treats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for about 8-10 minutes until they turn golden brown.
  8. Let them cool before serving them to your favorite pup.

 

  1. Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats

Ingredients:

– 2 ⅓ cups flour 

– 1 teaspoon baking powder 

– 1 cup finely diced apple 

– ½ cup pumpkin 

– 1 egg 

– ½ cup water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Whisk together flour and baking powder until smooth. Add diced apple, pumpkin, egg, and water and stir until all the dry ingredients are moistened. 
  3. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and use a cookie cutter to cut fun shapes. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet. 
  4. Bake for about 30 minutes or until crisp. 
  5. Once cooled, share these delightful fall-inspired treats with your furry friends.

Remember, these treats should be given in moderation and should complement your pup’s regular diet.

So, what are you waiting for? Get your apron on, and let’s start baking!