Follow these simple recipes and show your canine companion some extra love this Valentine’s Day!
Peanut Butter Star Treats
To make peanut butter star treats, gather the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup dog-safe peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 eggs
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350º F.
- Mix your eggs, peanut butter, and flour into a large bowl. This should result in a dough that feels thick and slightly crumbly. Slowly mix in the water until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to roughly 1/3″ thick. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut into the dough. Place the stars on a baking sheet and put them in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Photo Credit: Peanut Butter Star Treats
Chicken and Beet Treats
To make chicken and beet dog treats, gather the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 – 1 ½ cup quick cook oatmeal
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked beets, diced
- 1 large egg
Instructions:
- Start by heating your oven to 350º F.
- In a blender or food processor, grind the oats until they reach a flour-like consistency.
- Add the chopped chicken, beets, and egg to the oat flour. Blend until the mixture forms a dough. If the dough is too wet, add a bit more oats. If it’s too dry, incorporate a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Scoop the dough with a spoon and place each portion onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball using a spatula or your hand.
- Bake in pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.
- Once baked, remove the treats and let them stand for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Photo Credit: Chicken and Beet Treats
Peanut Butter and Banana Treats
To make peanut butter and banana dog treats, gather the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup dog-safe peanut butter
- 1 banana
- 3 cups rolled oats
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350º F.
- Insert oats into a food processor. Mix for 2 minutes. This should result in a floury consistency.
- Add peanut butter and beaten egg to the food processor and mix until the dough looks even. If your dough looks too try, try adding one tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Place dough onto a floured worktop and roll it out to roughly 1/8″ thick.
- Cut treats out with a cookie cutter or roll them into balls. Cook for 16 minutes.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Photo Credit: Peanut Butter and Banana Treats
Chicken and Wild Rice Biscuits
To make chicken and wild rice dog biscuits, gather the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces Cooked Boneless Chicken Breast
- ½ cup Cooked Wild Rice
- ½ cup Chicken Stock
- 2 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg
Instructions:
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Start by heating your oven to 350º F.
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In a small food processor or blender, combine the chicken, rice, and chicken stock. Blend until it forms a smooth paste.
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In a mixing bowl, combine chicken paste with flour, salt, and an egg. Stir everything until thoroughly mixed.
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Place the dough on a clean, floured surface and knead until no longer sticky. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to about a half-inch thickness.
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Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Place the biscuits in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they turn a light brown color.
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Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.
Photo Credit: Chicken and Wild Rice Biscuits
Peanut Butter and Carrot Treats
To make peanut butter and carrot dog treats, gather the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup dog-safe peanut butter
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 1 cup water
- 1 egg white
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375º F
- Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl until a dough starts to form.
- Roll out the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 3 minutes. Once fully combined, roll the dough out to 1/3″ thick.
- Use a cookie cutter to to cut into the dough, creating treats of your choice.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and brush with egg white. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Photo Credit: Peanut Butter and Carrot Treats
Sweet Potato Treats
To make sweet potato dog treats, gather the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 3.5 oz container sweet potato baby food
- ¾ cup + 1 Tablespoon gluten-free flour
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions:
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Start by preheating your oven to 350°F.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, flour, oats, and honey. Mix thoroughly with a spatula. Once combined, transfer the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead the dough.
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Flatten the dough to a thickness between ¼ and ½ inch. Choose your preferred cookie cutter shapes and cut out the biscuits.
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Arrange the biscuit shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Apply an egg wash to the top of each biscuit.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Once done, allow the treats to cool completely.
Photo Credit: Sweet Potato Treats
Feeling Lazy?
Looking for something easy for your pet without skimping on quality? Pet Releaf’s calming chews are a great, hassle-free way to spoil your pup. Edibites come in a variety of flavors, much like the recipes we’ve shared above, including favorites such as Sweet Potato and Peanut Butter Banana.