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    Bless This Mess > Life on the Farm

    Easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe

    Published: Sep 27, 2019 · Modified: Jul 19, 2022 by Melissa · 30 Comments

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    This easy pumpkin dog treat recipe contains four simple ingredients that are good for your pup and that he or she will love to chow down!

    This is my very first dog treat recipe, but if you're in search of simple, human pumpkin treats, look no further than my Perfect Pumpkin Bread, One Bowl Pumpkin Spice Muffins, or Pumpkin Date Balls 3 Ways!

    This easy pumpkin dog treat recipe contains four simple ingredients that are good for your pup and that he or she will love to chow down! #pumpkindogtreat #homemadedogtreat #dogtreat #dogtreatrecipe

    Easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe

    We welcomed our fluffy Aussie-doodle Webster to our fam a few months ago, and it's been a whirlwind of potty training, chasing him around, and lots of little bodies loving on him all day long. He's been such a joyful addition to our already full house, and to say he's brought a lot of laughter and memories already would be an understatement! So I figured, the guy could use a little lovin' on my blog, too...

    Enter: these simple pumpkin dog treats! With just pumpkin puree, creamy peanut butter, eggs, and whole wheat flour, these pup snacks are tasty and healthy for your furry friends to enjoy! Pumpkin is great for doggies' digestion, and it's even good for dogs with sensitive tummies. In fact, raw pumpkin puree is recommended to give to dogs who are experiencing stomach problems because it's calming and soothing to their systems. Based on Webster's review (aka, him scarfing them down), I'd say these treats are a hit.

    This easy pumpkin dog treat recipe contains four simple ingredients that are good for your pup and that he or she will love to chow down! #pumpkindogtreat #homemadedogtreat #dogtreat #dogtreatrecipe

    Is pumpkin good for dogs?

    Vets commonly advise owners whose dogs have either constipation or diarrhea to feed them plain canned pumpkin to calm their tummies. It is a good source of fiber and also settles their stomach, and many dogs love the taste, too. Even if your dog isn't having stomach issues, pumpkin is a great and healthy natural ingredient that dogs enjoy (especially paired with peanut butter in a dog biscuit!).

    Can I use regular flour for dog treats?

    If you only have regular all-purpose flour, you can certainly use it, but many dog treat recipes call for whole wheat simply because it has a greater nutritional value!

    This easy pumpkin dog treat recipe contains four simple ingredients that are good for your pup and that he or she will love to chow down! #pumpkindogtreat #homemadedogtreat #dogtreat #dogtreatrecipe

    How long do pumpkin dog treats keep for?

    These treats last in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, or frozen for 3 months. Just set them out on the counter for a few minutes to thaw before feeding them to Fido!

    Is peanut butter good for dogs?

    Peanut butter is a solid source of protein and healthy fats for your dog, but be sure it doesn't have any xylitol, as it's a sweetener in some PBs that is toxic to dogs.

    This easy pumpkin dog treat recipe contains four simple ingredients that are good for your pup and that he or she will love to chow down! #pumpkindogtreat #homemadedogtreat #dogtreat #dogtreatrecipe

    How do I make homemade pumpkin puree for this recipe?

    I have you covered! I make homemade pumpkin puree by either cooking a whole pumpkin in the crock pot or by roasting whole pumpkins in the oven to make puree, both methods are great and good to know how to do. Just pick up a few sugar pumpkins (that's the type typically used for making pumpkin puree) the next time you are in town and you'll be able to make pumpkin puree at home.

    This easy pumpkin dog treat recipe contains four simple ingredients that are good for your pup and that he or she will love to chow down! #pumpkindogtreat #homemadedogtreat #dogtreat #dogtreatrecipe
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    a baking dish with homemade pumpkin dog treats

    Easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe


    ★★★★★

    4.8 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 dozen medium treats 1x
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    This easy pumpkin dog treat recipe contains four simple ingredients that are good for your pup and that he or she will love to chow down!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup pumpkin
    • 2 eggs
    • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 2.5 to 3 cups whole wheat flour

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, eggs, and peanut butter, and stir well.
    3. Add 2.5 cups of flour, and stir to combine. The dough should be about the consistency of play-dough: soft and easy to roll out, but not wet and sticky. Add more flour as needed to reach this consistency.
    4. Divide the dough into 2 pieces. Working with one piece at a time, roll it out on a well-floured surface until it is ½-inch thick.
    5. Cut the dog treats out using a cookie cutter, or you can simply cut them into squares using a knife.
    6. Place the cut-out cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    7. Repeat with remaining dough, gathering and re-rolling the scrap dough until all the dough is used.
    8. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
    9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for 3 months.

    Notes

    • The homemade dog treats will still be a little soft at the 20 minutes mark. My pup prefers them like this. Their shelf life is shorter like this, though (this is why you keep them in the fridge or freezer).
    • Bake for an additional 10 minutes if you'd like a crisp dog treat. They are more shelf stable when they are cooked longer, but the fridge or freezer will still prolong their usability.
    • Let treats thaw at room temp for a few minutes before giving to you dog.
    • Make sure your peanut butter doesn't contain artificial sweeteners like xylitol -- it's toxic for dogs.
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 20 min
    • Category: dog treat
    • Method: bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: homemade dog treats, dog treats, peanut butter, pumpkin

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    No cookie cutters? No worries! You can just roll out the dough and cut it with a knife or pizza roller for simple but effective treats.

    This easy pumpkin dog treat recipe contains four simple ingredients that are good for your pup and that he or she will love to chow down! #pumpkindogtreat #homemadedogtreat #dogtreat #dogtreatrecipe

    I don't have any other dog food or puppy treats on my site (yet!) BUT I do have a loads of people pumpkin recipes.

    Here are a few of my favorite people pumpkin recipes:

    • Quick and Easy Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
    • Perfect Pumpkin Bread
    • Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (only 4 ingredients!)
    • Sausage Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup
    • Sausage and Pumpkin Pasta
    • Easy Turkey Pumpkin Chili
    • Pumpkin Cupcakes with Whipped Cinnamon Icing
    • Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
    • Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
    • Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles
    • Soft Pumpkin Cookies

    Your pup will love and eat up this easy pumpkin dog treat recipe! It's only four ingredients and beyond easy to make healthy, tasty cookies for your furry friends.

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    1. Miranda

      December 20, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      Treats came out great! I used all natural pb, canned pumpkin, and all purpose flour. Made a bunch of little Christmas cookies for my small pups that should last them a couple months. They love them too!

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        December 22, 2022 at 11:03 am

        Oh that's so sweet! I hope they love them!

    2. Lillian

      December 14, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      Hi..I just wanted to say my fur babies love these treats..is there any limit to how many they should a day..we treat them when they come back inside from going potty..

      Reply
      • Melissa

        December 14, 2022 at 2:27 pm

        I'm not qualified to answer that question for but you if you are worried you can always cut them into quite small treats and bake them for less time!

    3. Christina Tuck

      November 09, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      Do you have any suggestions for what I could use as a binder instead of eggs? Our dog is allergic to anything with feathers (chicken, turkey, duck so no eggs...). Thanks!!!!

      Reply
      • Melissa

        November 09, 2022 at 5:53 pm

        Have you ever made egg with flax? That's what I would do, or just use a little more pumpkin even.

    4. Ethel

      July 25, 2022 at 12:39 pm

      Can I use coconut flour in this recipe instead of wheat flour? My grand dog has grain allergies. Thank you!

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      • Melissa

        July 25, 2022 at 7:51 pm

        You'd need less of it, as it absorbs a ton of liquid/moisture but you for sure could use it and play with the amount.

    5. Tess Montgomery

      March 15, 2022 at 5:06 pm

      I wanted to use your easy pumpkin recipe for dogs, but I would like to know if I can use flour other than wheat as I don't buy wheat flour. Thanks

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      • Melissa

        March 16, 2022 at 12:57 pm

        Yep, you can!

      • Nancy Funk

        July 18, 2022 at 7:32 pm

        Hi, What size can of Pumpkin do I use? Hope to make these this week for my Boxer pups 1st birthday. Thank you.

      • Melissa

        July 19, 2022 at 5:18 pm

        You won't use a whole can, just 1 cup.

    6. Jessalyn

      January 17, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      How should they be stored??

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      • Melissa

        January 20, 2022 at 2:58 pm

        I live in the desert so I just toss them in a container in the pantry. If you are somewhere prone to mold I'd consider keeping them in the fridge.

    7. Shari

      January 01, 2022 at 9:16 pm

      This recipe is so easy thank you! How many treats can my 15 week german shepherd puppy have? Mines are 11/2 " X 11/2"

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        January 03, 2022 at 11:27 am

        That's I don't know... sorry. When we were giving them to our puppy I just limited to 1 a day.

    8. Linda

      November 12, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      My schnoodle who is picky loves these cookies! Ty how many can I I give her in a day? She is 14 lbs she wants them all day !

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Deja

      October 29, 2021 at 4:42 pm

      My dog absolutely loved these and I’m not honing to lie I tasted these and I liked them too will be making in the future

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Hedi

      September 25, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      Hello dear,
      Could you tell me what kind of pumpkins are good for eating?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Melissa

        September 29, 2021 at 7:37 am

        You can used canned pumpkin for this recipe or if you are cooking pumping, you can cook almost any pumpkin including the bigger ones that kids use for jack-o-lanterns. You can also buy smaller pumpkins that are labels "sugar" or "pie" pumpkins that you can roast and puree to eat. You have lots of options!

    11. Jean Bee

      May 15, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      Can I use all-purpose flour instead?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        May 16, 2021 at 8:20 am

        Yep, you might need a little bit more than called for but it will work fine.

    12. Cheryll

      August 02, 2020 at 9:31 am

      Is it bad to give the treats when still frozen?

      Reply
    13. Elizabeth Villagomez

      April 01, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Hello, what can I use instead of wheat flour?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        April 01, 2020 at 9:56 pm

        You could put oatmeal in your blender and turn it into oat flour, I bet that would work great.

      • Joyce Decker

        April 18, 2020 at 3:10 pm

        I used 1cup of buckwheat flour and 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour and increased pumpkin and peanut butter as in previous suggestions. Dogs love them

        ★★★★

    14. Yvonne

      January 13, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      Question: Can I substitute pumpkin for sweet potato or yams?
      thank you
      yvonne

      Reply
      • Melissa

        January 14, 2020 at 11:13 am

        Yes as long as they are pureed nicely (so no chunks) then any of those will work really well, I'd just start by adding less flour than called for though and adjusting it as needed to form a nice dough, the sweet potato will probably have less water than the pumpkin!

    15. deb c

      September 28, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      I love making dog treats to give as gifts during the holiday season! I'll have to keep this recipe in my drawer...I'm always looking for new flavors! You need to use the cat cutter....afterall...it isn't everyday he will have the opportunity to eat a cat!

      Reply

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