Description
Pampered pups will wag tails for these nutritious sweet potato and banana balls crafted with love. Homemade treats packed with wholesome ingredients offer canine companions a delightful, healthy snack they’ll eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Carbohydrate Ingredients:
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
Grain Ingredient:
- 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by setting the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and layering a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Transform the sweet potato into tender morsels by peeling, dicing, and boiling until soft, then allowing it to cool completely.
- Create a smooth, creamy base by thoroughly mashing the sweet potato and banana together in a mixing bowl until no significant chunks remain.
- Incorporate the rolled oats and peanut butter into the mashed mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure a consistent texture and even distribution of ingredients.
- Craft uniform canine treats by gently rolling the mixture into small, bite-sized spheres using your hands or a compact scoop, strategically positioning each ball on the prepared baking sheet.
- Transform the raw treats through baking, allowing them to develop a golden exterior and firm consistency over 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Exercise patience by permitting the freshly baked treats to cool entirely, ensuring they reach a safe temperature before presenting them to your four-legged companion.
Notes
- Opt for organic sweet potatoes and bananas to minimize pesticide exposure for your furry friend.
- Ensure peanut butter is xylitol-free, as this sweetener is toxic to dogs.
- Select rolled oats that are gluten-free if your dog has grain sensitivities.
- Adjust ball size based on your dog’s breed and chewing habits for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg