Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups rolled oats (regular or quick)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup oat flour ((you can use whole wheat flour if you prefer))
Optional breath freshener:
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Optional: Only add if your dog is extremely picky
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Lightly grease a couple of baking sheets or line them with parchment.
- Using the mixing blade, grind the oats into rough-textured flour in a food processor. Add the pumpkin, eggs, applesauce, and salt. Process until the mixture resembles a thick, somewhat coarse cookie dough.
- Add flour to an empty bowl. Coat tablespoon-sized scoops of dough with flour, then roll each piece between your hands to make a round ball. Put the floured dough ball onto a prepared baking sheet, then flatten it with the bottom of a glass (see notes).
- Repeat until the tray is filled with treats. Bake for about 50-60 minutes. The treats are finished when they're lightly browned. (See notes about tips on doneness.)
- Remove from the oven and cool right on the pans. Store in an air-tight container.
Notes
We recommend using organic ingredients when possible.
Each treat will be about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and slightly less than 1/4 inch thick. Treats can be baked closely together since the dough does not spread.
For these treats to keep for months, they need to be cooked until completely dry and crisp all the way through. FYI—you can always put cooled treats back in the oven to cook longer if they’re not crisp enough. Dry, crisp treats can last 6 months or more if stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Pet Treats and Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 9
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 6
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 1
