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  These Sweet Potato Dog Treats are so easy to make with just 4 pup-friendly (and human grade) ingredients and a few minutes of prep. Your dog will love them... And you probably will, too!
🐶 Can dogs eat sweet potatoes?They love sweet potatoes and learned that most in moderation (as long as they're cooked properly and not fried or doused in sugar). Sweet potatoes are high in fiber and beta-carotene and also contain some protein and vitamins, all great things for most dogs. However, you should always check with your vet before adding new foods into your pup's diet as all dogs are different. And make sure you're only giving your dog sweet potato in MODERATION. They are a high carbohydrate food and should only be given as an occasional treat. ❤️ Why you'll love this recipeYou'll love this recipe because your dog will love this recipe! And isn't it the best thing in the world to make your pup happy? Sweet potato dog treats are also super easy to make and don't require many ingredients at all. You can even customize them to your dog's specific tastes. 🗒 IngredientsLike I mentioned, you don't need many ingredients for these sweet potato dog treats. In fact, you really only need two ingredients, but I like to add a little flavor with cinnamon and ginger, too. (JUST A LITTLE) Here's everything I use for these dog treats (please see recipe card at bottom of post for ingredient amounts and full instructions): While you can certainly slice the sweet potatoes with a knife, I do find that it's much easier to use a . 🍠 How to make sweet potato dog treatsThe most difficult part of this recipe is slicing the sweet potatoes. But like I mentioned, it's super easy if you have a mandoline! But before you get started, preheat your oven to 375 degrees and brush a large baking sheet with a little bit of coconut oil. While the oven is heating, get slicing. You'll want the potatoes to be sliced very thinly, but not so thin that they're translucent. I use the 1/16" setting on the mandoline. Place rounds on prepared baking sheet and lightly brush the tops with coconut oil. Sprinkle a little cinnamon and ginger over each if your dog is into those spices. You could also leave them plain or add your dog's favorite seasonings (see below for more recommended seasonings). Put baking sheet in the oven and bake the sweet potato rounds for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and flip each chip. Rotate baking sheet and return to oven for 3-5 more minutes, until sweet potatoes are getting crisp around edges but not getting too brown. You'll want to keep a close eye on the treats as just 30 seconds can make a difference in "perfect" to burnt and if your rounds are of even slightly different thicknesses, they'll all bake a bit differently. Once you remove them from the oven, let the sweet potato chips rest for about 5 minutes so they can further crisp up. And your little sweet potato dog treats are ready for consumption! You can give them a taste yourself. I actually really liked them! ⏲ How to store: When stored in an airtight container, these sweet potato dog treats should keep fresh for about a week, though they may lose some of their crispness over time. Make sure the treats are completely cooled before storing them. I find that one large sweet potato makes a lot of chips (I got about 50), but you can easily double this recipe if you want to make more. There are also so many ways you could prepare this for your dog... and if your dog loves sweet potato, it's definitely worth letting them try eggplant, too. 🥥 Do I have to use coconut oil?I like using coconut oil for these treats because it has , it tastes good, and it complements sweet potatoes really well. But there are other oils you can use if you don't have coconut oil. Olive oil is actually safe for most dogs and is a cooking oil you're likely to have in your home. Fish oil, sunflower oil, and flaxseed oil are also safe and all of the oils even have some health benefits. 🔪 Do I have to peel sweet potatoes?The first time I made these, I didn't peel the sweet potatoes... I almost never peel sweet potatoes as the skin has so many nutrients in it and I figured if it was good for me, it must be good for my pup, too. But then I did a little more research and learned that sweet potato peels can be a choking hazard to dogs and that they can be a bit hard to digest. So for those reasons, I do recommend peeling the potatoes before baking them. 📖 Recipe: These Sweet Potato Dog Treats are so easy to make with just 4 pup-friendly (and human grade) ingredients and a few minutes of prep. Your dog will love them... And you probably will, too! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Makes: 50 sweet potato chips Instructions
Recipe courtesy of "We are not Martha".
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 * Coconut oil: I use this for brushing the muffin tins. You can substitute with olive oil or another dog-friendly oil if you prefer.
If you're making your own pizza dough, here's what you need: * Active dry yeast * Lukewarm water: about 105-115 degrees * Melted coconut oil: you can substitute with olive oil or another dog friendly oil if you prefer. * Honey * Whole wheat flour How to make pizza dough for dogs This is a small batch of whole wheat pizza dough and very easy to make. Just mix the yeast and water in a large bowl and let rest for 2 minutes. Stir coconut oil and honey into the mixture. With a wooden spoon, mix whole wheat flour into the mixture. If dough feels too wet, you can add in another tablespoon flour. Form dough into a ball and gently knead a few times in the bowl. Cover bowl with a kitchen towel and let rest in a warm spot for about 2 hours, so dough can rise. Checking my dough after a couple hours and seeing it risen is one of my greatest joys! This dough is enough for 24 mini pizza dog treats. How to make pizza for dogs When you're ready to bake the pizzas, preheat your oven to 450 degrees and lightly brush a mini muffin tin with coconut oil. Roll the dough out thinly and cut out 24 circles roughly 2 inches in diameter. You can use a circle cookie cutter, a drinking glass, etc. Re-roll dough scraps when necessary. Gently press dough circles into the bottoms of the tin, going up the sides. If you only have a 12-cavity tin, you'll do this in two batches. Spoon about ¾ teaspoon of pumpkin puree into each dough cup. I opted to use pumpkin puree because it's great for dogs and tomato sauce isn't the best for them since it's so acidic. Sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of shredded cheese. And a few pieces of chopped chicken. And bake for about 8-10 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and edges of dough are turning golden. Let the mini pizzas cool for a bit before giving to your dog to enjoy!  |
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