Dog Treat Recipes for the Holidays
Dog treats fall into different categories, such as training, comfort, and just because treats. Dogs love treats no matter what the occasion! So why not do something different for the holidays to include them in the festivities? After all, your fur kids are part of the family! There are plenty of ways to make tasty and easy dog-friendly cookies and biscuits like the dog treat recipes for the holidays we’ve listed below. They are made with fresh ingredients that you choose to make your pup happy for the holidays. Even dogs with special diets or allergies don’t have to miss out. These holiday treats are homemade, and some smell good enough for a human to eat!
Sweet Potatoes and Peanut Butter
Dogs love peanut butter (make sure it’s xylitol-free), and sweet potatoes provide an excellent source of dietary fiber that aids the digestive system in functioning more effectively. Try this recipe that takes about forty minutes to prepare and bake for a great holiday cookie for your fur kids.
You’ll need:
all-purpose flour
eggs
baked sweet potatoes
Two eggs
1/4 cup baked sweet potato
2 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 tsp salt
a cookie sheet
and an airtight container
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix together flour, eggs, sweet potato, peanut butter, and salt.
3. Add a little water as needed to get the dough to knead until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch-thick using a rolling pin on a floured surface and cut them out with your cookie cutter.
5. Bake for about 40 minutes until they are a proper dog biscuit-remember; these aren’t chewy treats!
6. Let these treats cool on a wire rack on a stable surface.
Cranberry Christmas Cookies
Homemade holiday dog treats are a great way to show your pups that you love them like family! Try a cranberry-based dog treat recipe for the holidays and include the pups in the family festivities. Use leftover cranberry juice to make these dog-loving treats packed with nutrients that help keep your dog’s bladder and urinary tract healthy and improve digestion. Your dog will drool over this fruity and sweet cookie that is safe for humans, too! After preparation, these cookies bake for about 20 minutes.
You’ll need:
1 1/2 cups barley flour
1 1/2 cups green pea flour (or other flour substitutes)
1/2 tsp unprocessed sea salt
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp ground seaweed/algae
1 egg
1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
2/3 cup pure, unsweetened cranberry juice
1/4 cup pure honey (Manuka Honey offers more mineral benefits)
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cookie sheets by greasing them with extra virgin olive oil
2. Mix all the ingredients together
3. Roll into 1-inch balls and arrange them on your cookie sheets
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown
If you’re feeling creative, you can conjure up various holiday treats that call for your dog’s favorite flavors. Be sure to consider any health conditions or allergies your pup may have to the ingredients needed for any dog treat recipe. Remember, dog treats should never be substituted for a meal and shouldn’t be more than 10% of your dog’s daily caloric intake. Happy holidays to you and the pets!
