"Delicious and Nutritious: A Health-Savvy Homemade Dog Treat Recipe and Its Benefits"

5 ingredient grain free dog treat

We love making our own dog treats and if you’re looking for a way to pamper your furry friend with some homemade treats, you’ve come to the right place! Making your own dog treats can be simple, easy, and more cost-effective than buying them from the store. Plus, it’s a fun activity to do with your little one.

Benefits of Making Your Own Dog Treats:

There are many benefits to making your own dog treats. For one, you have complete control over the ingredients that go into them. This means you can avoid any artificial preservatives, additives, or other harmful ingredients that may be found in store-bought treats. Additionally, making your own treats can be more cost-effective than buying them from the store, especially if you already have many of the necessary ingredients in your pantry

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make these tasty dog treats:

• 1 1/2 cups coconut flour

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

• 4 organic eggs

• 1/2 cup coconut oil

• 1 cup + 2 tbsp pumpkin puree Coconut Oil Benefits for dogs:

• Improved skin and coat

• healthy fat source

• Bad breath reduction

• Antioxidant properties

Pumpkin Benefits:

• Digestive Health support

• Essential Vitamins and nutrients

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the coconut flour, peanut butter, eggs, coconut oil, and pumpkin puree until well combined.

3. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick.

4. Cut out shapes, gentle using a cookie cutter or simply cut into squares or rectangles using a knife.

5. Place the treats onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they’re firm to the touch.

6. Let the treats cool completely before giving them to your dogs. Recipe from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen