Description
Homemade banana & pumpkin chews delight canine companions with nutritious, tail-wagging goodness. Packed with wholesome ingredients and love, these treats offer a healthy snack that dogs will eagerly anticipate during training or as a special reward.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pure pumpkin puree
- 2 cups (240 grams) oat flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) flaxseed
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a low 300°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for even baking.
- Transform the banana into a silky, lump-free puree using a fork or potato masher.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree into the mashed banana, stirring until the mixture becomes uniform and creamy.
- Gradually fold the oat flour into the banana-pumpkin blend, kneading gently to create a cohesive dough.
- Adjust the dough’s consistency by adding more flour if it feels overly sticky or wet.
- Integrate ground flaxseed into the mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Dust a clean surface with additional flour and roll out the dough to a consistent 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter or sharp knife to craft bite-sized treats, creating uniform shapes for consistent baking.
- Arrange the treats on the prepared baking sheet, leaving small gaps between each piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden color and firm texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chews to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, store the treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness for your canine companion.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting oat flour to create softer or crispier chews based on your dog’s preference.
- Experiment with additional dog-safe ingredients like a sprinkle of cinnamon or finely chopped parsley for extra nutritional benefits.
- Ensure ingredients are fresh and at room temperature for better mixing and consistent dough formation.
- Check chews for complete dryness and firm texture to prevent potential moisture that could lead to spoilage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg