Pumpkin & Apple Dog Treats
Prep: ⏱️ 10 min
A nutritious and delicious dog treat recipe made with pumpkin, apple, and rice flour. These easy-to-make treats provide natural fiber and calcium for your furry friend.
Ingredients
- 🥄 1 cup White Rice Flour 🍚
- 🥄 50 grams Cooked Pumpkin 🎃 (moisture removed)
- 🥄 20 grams Finely Chopped Apple 🍏 (with peel)
- 🥄 1 Egg White 🥚 (beaten)
- 🥄 ½ teaspoon Eggshell Powder 🦴 (for calcium)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🔥
- 2. Prep Pumpkin: Squeeze the cooked pumpkin to remove excess moisture. 💧
- 3. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin, apple, egg white, and eggshell powder. Mix until it forms a dough. 🥄
- 4. Rest: Let the dough rest for a few minutes to absorb the flour.
- 5. Shape: Roll the dough into ½” thick logs and slice into 1/8” thick pieces. 🍪
- 6. Bake: Place the slices on the baking sheet. Add extra apple bits on top, if desired. Bake for 15 minutes. 🍏
- 7. Cool: Let the cookies cool. They will harden as they cool. ❄️
- 8. Store: Once fully cooled, store the treats in an airtight container. 🥫
Health Benefits
- ✅ Pumpkin is rich in fiber, aiding digestion.
- ✅ Apple provides natural antioxidants and vitamins.
- ✅ Eggshell powder adds calcium, promoting bone health.
Tips
- 💡 Ensure you remove excess moisture from the pumpkin to keep the cookies crunchy.
- 💡 If the dough is too sticky, add a little more rice flour.
- 💡 For an added calcium boost, increase the amount of eggshell powder by ¼ teaspoon.