Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-rich ingredient that can be easily incorporated into your dog's diet, providing them with a boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They're also gentle on your dog's stomach, making them an excellent choice for dogs with sensitive digestive systems.
One of the main reasons we love sweet potatoes is because they're easily digestible, even for dogs with food sensitivities. This is due to their high water content and low glycemic index.
To make these treats, you'll need just a few simple ingredients, including cooked sweet potatoes, creamy peanut butter, and a bit of honey for sweetness.
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Making Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Making sweet potato peanut butter dog treats is a simple process that requires just a few ingredients. The three essential ingredients for this recipe are cooked sweet potato, all-natural peanut butter, and oat flour.
To ensure the peanut butter is safe for your dog, make sure it has peanuts as the only ingredient listed and no additives. You should also choose a can of pumpkin puree that lists pumpkin as the only ingredient, and avoid pumpkin pie filling with sweeteners and additives.
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You can either bake whole sweet potatoes at 425 degrees F for 40-55 minutes or cook them another way. If your dog isn't sensitive to wheat, you can use whole wheat flour instead of oat flour, but if they are, stick with oat flour.
To make the dough, use the cooked sweet potato and peanut butter. The dough might be a bit sticky, but be patient and you'll have perfect little biscuits.
Ingredients and Preparation
To make these sweet potato peanut butter dog treats, you'll need just three simple ingredients: cooked sweet potato, all natural peanut butter, and oat flour.
The sweet potato you choose should be plain and unsweetened, without any additives. You can bake or boil it until it's soft, then mash it up for use in the recipe.
Make sure your peanut butter is also all natural, with peanuts as the only ingredient listed. Some peanut butters can have added sugars or other ingredients that aren't good for your dog.
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You can use either oat flour or whole wheat flour for this recipe, depending on your dog's sensitivities. If your dog isn't sensitive to wheat, you can skip the grinding step and use whole wheat flour instead.
Here's a quick rundown of the ingredients you'll need:
- 1 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (all natural)
- ½ cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
Remember to use unsweetened pumpkin puree if you prefer to use that instead of sweet potato. Just make sure the only ingredient listed is pumpkin!
Tips and Considerations
When making sweet potato peanut butter dog treats, it's essential to use ripe sweet potatoes, as they are sweeter and easier to mash.
Using unripe sweet potatoes can make the treats too starchy and unpleasant for your dog to eat.
Choose a natural peanut butter that doesn't contain added oils or sugars, as these can be detrimental to your dog's health.
A good rule of thumb is to store the treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 2 months to maintain their freshness.
The treats can be safely given to dogs of all ages, but it's always best to consult with your veterinarian before introducing new foods or treats to your dog's diet.
Remember to only give your dog one treat per 10 pounds of body weight per day to avoid overfeeding.
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Sweet Potato Dog Treats
Sweet potatoes are a great choice for dog treats, and for good reason. They're healthy and loved by dogs.
Dogs love pumpkin and it's very healthy for them, but make sure to use plain pumpkin puree without any sweeteners or additives. I've seen dogs go crazy for sweet potatoes, and they're a great alternative to other ingredients.
To make sweet potato dog treats, you can use cooked sweet potatoes, oat flour, and all-natural peanut butter. The peanut butter should have peanuts as the only ingredient listed.
If your dog isn't sensitive to wheat, you can use whole wheat flour instead of oat flour. This will save you the step of grinding oats.
Here are the ingredients you'll need:
- Cooked sweet potato
- All-natural peanut butter
- Oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
To prepare the sweet potatoes, bake them at 425 degrees F for 40-55 minutes until they're soft and the skin has pulled away.
Sources
- Roasted Peanut Butter & Sweet Potato Flavor - Petaluma (feedpetaluma.com)
- 3 Ingredient Dog Treats Recipe (nourishandnestle.com)
- 3 Ingredient Dog Treats, Home-Made With Love (tastythriftytimely.com)
- Homemade Vegan Sweet Potato Dog Cookies (yourmomsvegan.com)
- Share (facebook.com)
- @pookspantry (instagram.com)
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