Description
Canine culinary magic happens with these delightful Sweet Potato and Apple Balls, packed with wholesome nutrition and tail-wagging flavor. Homemade treats provide pups a nourishing snack that supports their health while satisfying their taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 medium apple, cored and diced (ensure no seeds remain)
- 1 cup rolled oats
Liquid:
- 1/4 cup water
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by heating oven to 350°F and lining baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully remove seeds from apple and peel both sweet potato and apple, then chop into uniform small cubes.
- Submerge sweet potato pieces in water and simmer until tender, approximately 10-15 minutes, then drain and allow slight cooling.
- Transfer cooked sweet potato, apple chunks, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon into food processor. Pulse ingredients until they create a cohesive, sticky mixture. If texture appears too dense, introduce small amounts of water to achieve proper consistency.
- Using clean hands or a spoon, shape mixture into compact spheres roughly the size of a small cherry tomato. Arrange each formed ball methodically across prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between treats.
- Position baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Monitor treats, ensuring exterior becomes golden brown and surface feels firm when gently pressed.
- Remove from oven and transfer dog treats onto wire cooling rack. Allow complete cooling before presenting to canine companion, which helps solidify texture and enhance flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap apples for different fruits like blueberries or pumpkin for variety, ensuring they’re dog-safe and provide similar nutritional benefits.
- Use gluten-free oats if your dog has wheat sensitivities, maintaining the recipe’s binding texture and nutritional value.
- Keep treats small and portion-controlled, especially for smaller dog breeds, to prevent overfeeding and maintain healthy weight.
- Cool treats completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to preserve freshness and prevent bacterial growth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg