DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE:
3 DIY Homemade Dog Treats
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD
We at The Dolce Diet treat our pets like the family members they are – actually, we treat them better!
Pumpkin & Zucchini Cookies
Ingredients
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup oats
• 3 cups whole wheat flour, or more, as needed
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
• 1 zucchini, shredded
• 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Directions
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In electric mixer, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
• Gradually add oats and 2 ½ cups flour at low speed, beating just until incorporated.
• Add an additional ¼ cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky.
• Add carrot, zucchini and spinach, beating just until incorporated.
• Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together.
• Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Use cookie cutters, if desired.
• Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
• Let cool completely.
Sweet Potato Chews
Ingredients
• Sweet potatoes or yams, sliced lengthwise, 1/4-1/3 inch thick
Directions
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
• Wash and dry your sweet potatoes.
• Thinly slice your potatoes length-wise. 1/4- 1/3 inch wide max.
• Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake 3 hours, turning them over halfway through. (They should be pretty chewy and dry).
• Store them in the fridge or freezer.
Doggie Breath Mints
Ingredients
• 2 ½ cups oats
• ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup + 1 tsp. water
• 3 tbsp. coconut oil
Directions
• Preheat the oven to 325° F
• Add oats to a blender and pulse to ground.
• In a large bowl, whisk together diced parsley and mint, egg, water, and oil.
• Add oats and stir to combine.
• Knead dough a few times then turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
• Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten dough to about 1/8″ thick.
• Using a cookie cutter or knife cut out approximately 40 mints. Place mints on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
• Bake 35-40 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
• Allow mints to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.
