Homemade Dog Biscuits

OAT-PUMPKIN-CHEDDAR TREATS

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree

• 1 cup oats

• 2 eggs

• 2.5 cups whole wheat flour

• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepared 2 cookie sheets and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin and eggs. Slowly add in the flour until dough forms. Fold in the oats and cheese.

3. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface. Use a cookie cutter to cut out biscuits.

4. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and firm. Refrigerate or freeze.

 Makes 2-3 dozen

FISHY TREATS

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of sardines in oil

• 6 eggs

• 2 packages (sleeves) of gram crackers, crumbled

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Prepared cookie sheet and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.

3. Spread onto the prepared cookie sheet.

4. Bake for 20 minutes or until rubbery.

5. Cut into small squares. A pizza cutter works well for this. Refrigerate or freeze.

 Makes 1 cookie sheet

PEANUT-BANANA TREATS

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour

• 1/2 cup peanut butter

• 1 large ripe banana (or 2 medium bananas), smashed

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepared cookie sheet and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, smash the peanut butter and ripe banana. And the flour and smash with a fork until the dough is thick and well combined. If it’s crumbly, add 2-4 Tablespoons more peanut butter and recombine. You want the dough to be firm, sticky, and pliable

3. Roll into 1 Tablespoon balls and flatten with your hands for a simple circular cookie or roll dough into a thin slab, about 1/4 inch thick, and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.

4. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly brown underneath. Refrigerate or freeze.  

Makes 4-5 dozen

CRUNCHY CHICKEN (or TUNA) BEET TREATS (high yield)

Ingredients:

• 10 oz can of chicken (can substitute tuna,) including water

• 15 oz can diced beets, including water

• 3 cups flour

• 1cup corn meal

• 2 cups shredded cheese

• 2 tsp. oil

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Prepared cookie sheet and set aside.

2. In a food processor, blend chicken, beets, and oil until smooth.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine pureed mixture with the rest of the ingredients.

4. Roll into 1 Tablespoon balls and flatten with your hands for a simple circular cookie or roll dough into a thin slab, about 1/4 inch thick, and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.

5. Bake for 45 minutes or until fingernail doesn’t easily penetrate the treat. Refrigerate or freeze.

 Makes 10 dozen

SWEET POTATO TREATS

Ingredients:

• 3.5 oz container sweet potato baby food

• ¾ cup + 1 Tablespoon flour

• ¼ cup rolled oats

• 1 Tablespoon honey

• 1 large egg, beaten

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Prepared cookie sheet and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potato baby food, flour, rolled oats, and honey. Use a sturdy spatula to combine everything. Dump contents to a lightly floured working surface and knead the dough together.

3. Pat or roll dough to a thickness of about ¼ to ½-inch. Use desired cookie cutters to punch out shapes. Stick to one or two similar-sized shapes to ensure even baking.

4. Place cutouts on a prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops of cutouts with beaten egg wash.

5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits are crisp and golden in color. Rotate the pan midway through baking. Refrigerate or freeze.

 Makes 2-3 dozen