Are you truly spoiling your pet enough if you don’t let them share in the pumpkin fun this season? We’re positive your pup would answer that with a resounding ‘no’. At Wondercide, we like to explore the nuances of each season. Fall welcomes in some of our favorite traditions and festivities.
Topping our list is the abundance of pumpkin-flavored treats we get to enjoy. And because we love our animals, we want them to experience the magic of autumn alongside us. That’s why we’re sharing a tasty pumpkin dog treat recipe. To keep the pumpkin train rolling, we’ve even thrown in a little vegan pumpkin ice cream to go with it. With these easy steps and simple ingredients, you’ll be able to create your pup’s new favorite snack to carry them through this wondrous season.
Pumpkin dog biscuit ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup peanut butter (must be without xylitol as that is toxic to dogs)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
Begin by preheating the oven to 300°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Put the oats in a food processor and blend until it reaches a powder-like consistency.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree and the peanut butter. Stir the mixture until it’s well-blended.
Add the flour, oat-powder, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Mix them together until a dough forms. You can add flour as needed if the dough is too sticky.
Sprinkle flour on a flat surface and roll out your dough. Stop when the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.
Once you’ve decided on the desired shape of your treats, use cookie cutters to cut them.
Place the treats on the baking sheet and put them in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the treats are firm and golden brown.
Allow the treats to cool completely before giving them to your dog.
And because it’s important not to give your furry pal too many treats at once, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container.
Ice cream ingredients for your pup – or anyone!
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
1 tablespoon peanut butter (without xylitol)
Instructions:
- The first step is to blend together the pumpkin puree, banana, coconut milk, and peanut butter in a blender or food processor.
- Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds depending on what shape you want your frozen treat to be.
- Freeze the treats for at least 4 hours, or until they become completely solid.
- When they’re all done freezing, feed the frozen treats to your pup with or without their pumpkin dog biscuit for a full pumpkin experience!
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Now you’re ready to have a pumpkin-filled season with your best furry friend. We hope you enjoy making these treats as much as your pup loves to eat them! There are endless ways to indulge in the flavors of fall together. Whether you're enjoying a cozy evening indoors or a crisp walk through the autumn leaves, these special moments and treats will make the season even more memorable. Soak up all the pup-kin you can in these few fall months before the temperature drops and we transition into peppermint season.
