Description
Homemade banana & pumpkin chews delight canine companions with natural, wholesome goodness. Simple ingredients blend perfectly to create nutritious treats dogs will eagerly devour, offering a tail-wagging snack packed with essential nutrients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 banana (ripe, mashed)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole wheat flour
Sweetener:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature, ensuring an even cooking environment for the dog treats.
- Transform ripe bananas into a silky smooth consistency by thoroughly mashing them in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Incorporate pumpkin purée into the mashed bananas, blending until the mixture achieves a uniform texture.
- Gently fold rolled oats and whole wheat flour into the fruit mixture, working carefully to create a cohesive dough.
- Drizzle honey throughout the mixture for added natural sweetness, if desired, and continue mixing until a pliable consistency develops.
- Transfer the prepared dough onto a clean, flat surface dusted with a light layer of flour.
- Roll out the dough to a precise half-inch thickness, creating an even platform for cutting treat shapes.
- Slice the flattened dough into uniform strips, ensuring consistent sizing for even baking.
- Arrange the strips methodically on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving slight spaces between each piece.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the treats become firm and develop a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chews to cool completely, ensuring they reach room temperature before offering to your canine companion.
Notes
- Check banana ripeness for maximum sweetness and easier mashing, using overripe bananas enhances natural sugars.
- Swap whole wheat flour with alternative gluten-free options like coconut or rice flour for sensitive pups.
- Adjust baking time based on thickness to prevent burning, watching closely ensures perfect crispy texture.
- Store chews in airtight container for up to one week, keeping treats fresh and crunchy for your dog’s enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg