Description
Halloween Apple Pumpkin Treats delight canine companions with seasonal festivity. Wholesome ingredients blend into spooky-cute snacks dogs will eagerly devour, making celebration time special for four-legged friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 small apple, finely diced (seeds removed)
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Spice Ingredient:
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a cozy 350°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for the festive dog treats.
- Gather a spacious mixing bowl and blend the pumpkin puree with finely chopped apple pieces, ensuring a smooth and even mixture.
- Incorporate rolled oats, a sprinkle of warming cinnamon, and smooth coconut oil into the fruity base, stirring until all ingredients harmonize.
- Gently roll the mixture into a uniform layer approximately 1/4 inch thick, creating a consistent texture for cutting.
- Select playful Halloween-themed cookie cutters to transform the mixture into spooky shapes that will delight your canine companion.
- Carefully transfer the shaped treats onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining even spacing between each cutout.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden hue and firm consistency that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove the treats from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring they reach room temperature before serving.
- Once cooled, present these festive Halloween-inspired treats to your furry friend as a special seasonal snack.
Notes
- Choose organic, unsweetened pumpkin puree to avoid added sugars that might upset your dog’s stomach.
- Opt for dog-friendly apples like Gala or Fuji, carefully removing seeds and core which can be harmful to pets.
- Allow treats to crisp up completely by leaving them in the turned-off oven after baking for an extra crunchy texture.
- Experiment with seasonal cookie cutters like bats, ghosts, or pumpkins to make the treats more festive and fun for Halloween.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg