Peanut Butter-Pumpkin Dog Treats

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These homemade dog biscuits were a major hit with all the 4-legged taste-testers who tried them. Plus, they let your dog get in on the fall pumpkin fever. Some spices are dangerous to dogs. Avoid substitutions in this recipe.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
35
Yield:
35 treats
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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup unsalted natural crunchy peanut butter

  • ½ cup unseasoned pumpkin puree

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  1. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Whisk eggs, peanut butter, pumpkin and water in a large bowl. Add flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt; stir to combine. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough comes together, about 1 minute.

  3. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and lightly dust both sides with flour. Roll one piece of dough into an 8-inch circle about 1/4 inch thick, dusting with more flour as necessary to keep it from sticking. Cut out biscuits with a 4-inch dog bone cookie cutter. Transfer to a prepared pan, spacing about 1/2 inch apart. Shape all the scraps back into a disk and reroll. Continue to cut biscuits until no dough remains.

  4. Bake the biscuits until the edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Tips

To make ahead: Store at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Equipment: Parchment paper, 4-inch dog-bone cookie cutters

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

76 Calories
4g Fat
8g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 35
Serving Size 1 biscuit
Calories 76
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Vitamin A 561IU 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Folate 12mcg 3%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Potassium 107mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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