Dogs are part of the family! Treat them like one with these super easy to make sweet potato dog treat biscuits!
Get ready. Today we are going to talk DOGS!
Is it unusual to make your dog homemade treats? No.
Trust me, this super easy sweet potato dog treat biscuits recipe will have you baking a batch before you know it.
At the Kroger Abound Pet Food event, I learned about the ingenious idea of using baby food to make dog treats.
Dog Biscuit Ingredients
Baby food is the perfect base for dog treats. For the most part, it’s made out of pureed fruits and vegetables with a little water to thin it out.
Today’s treats are made with sweet potato. Instead of spending half an hour cooking a sweet potato and then pureeing it and waiting for it to cool, buy baby food!
I got two 3.5 oz containers for $1. Those two small containers will make 4 dozen treats!
Using four ingredients (gluten-free flour, rolled oats, honey, and sweet potato baby food), I created these little heart shaped biscuit treats for Charlie.
I opted for a gluten-free flour, but all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour is perfectly acceptable if your furry friend has no wheat allergies. (I used the heart from this metal cookie cutter set.)
Just like the cakes, cookies, and other desserts I make for my family, I like to know what’s in the treats I feed Charlie.
For me, there’s nothing worse than not knowing what the heck you’re eating.
To make these treats crunchy, they are baked until crisp. If you want that nice shiny golden coating, brush a little egg wash before baking.
And yes, I sampled a little to make sure they taste fine. The honey adds just a tiny bit of sweetness that makes Charlie love them!
Treat Storage
Store these sweet potato dog biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to two months.
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Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Biscuit Treats
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz container sweet potato baby food*
- ¾ cup + 1 Tablespoon gluten-free flour*,, (like Cup4Cup)
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 large egg,, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine sweet potato baby food, flour, rolled oats and honey. Use a sturdy spatula to combine everything together. Dump contents to a lightly floured working surface and knead dough together.
- Pat or roll dough to a thickness of about ¼ to ½-inch. Use desired cookie cutters to punch of shapes. Stick to one or two similar sized shapes to ensure even baking.
- Place cutouts on prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops of cutouts with beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuits are crisp and golden in color. Rotate pan midway through baking. Let treats cool in pan before treating your dog.
Notes
- If your dog has no wheat/gluten allergies, you can use all-purpose flour or whole-wheat flour.
- The treats can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days.
- For longer storage, I suggest keeping them in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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If you have a dog (or cat), Abound is a great option for affordable pet food. And here’s your chance win this hefty Abound Prize pack:
Included in the Abound Prize Pack:
14 pounds of dog or cat food, a week’s supply of wet food, and 2 bags of treats, plus a $50 Kroger gift card to shop for the rest of your family. (The Kroger Company spans many states and operates under numerous banners. For California readers, you may know Kroger as Ralphs.)
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Disclosure: The Abound Prize Pack and Gift Card is provided by Kroger. I received the same products for Charlie to try. All opinions are my own.
I have a 12 year old Shar-pei. She was rescued from a local pet rescue shelter here in Sudbury Ontario Canada.
She is my baby n I spoil her. I am going to try one of these recipes and then send comment.
Thank you
Marcus, my fur baby loves meaty treats. Reading your blog you gave me an incentive when I will be getting another pet to rescue him/her to give them a happy home and love. Thanks for the information.
Made the sweet potato treats and dough was very soft. May not be able to cut out shapes. What went wrong? My baby food was 4 oz. so I put in extra flour ( white ) and still very soft. Suggestions?
My pooch loves his homemade treats !
My toy poodles name is Mr. Merlin. He eats just about anything mommy eats, but one of his favorite treats is…..lettuce. Yep, he loves lettuce.
how about some info on how to store these and how long do they last?
The treats can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. For longer storage, I suggest keeping them in the fridge or freezer.
Our dogs a stray, and we just kept her. We named her Gypsy. 2 years old, very small mixed breed. Her favorite treats or foods, are the ones i make myself. Right now shes having to deal with store products, as i have recently had shoulder rotor cuff repair. Everything i do just hurts. My husband has had hand surgery, the first day we brought her home. Hes recovering, as well…
Our sweet Adeline is a basset hound. She loves duck jerky and peanut butter bones.
Why does a dog need honey?
Buddy loves “the last bite” of our food?. We always save him chicken or a veggie we know he likes from our plats. He always waits so patiently because he knows he has us trained?