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December 14, 2022
Finding treats you can give your dog when they’re allergic to wheat or things like preservatives can be difficult. Store bought treats are often packed full of mysterious ingredients that lack nutritional value.
There are healthier, store bought, treats that don’t contain wheat or a bunch of chemicals – but they can be expensive, and hard to come by.
Instead of trying to sift through the store isles for wheat-free dog treats why not whip up a batch of your own?
These three recipes for dog treats without wheat are super easy and made with ingredients that are not only delicious for your pup, but good for them too.
Sweet Potato Cookie Dog Treat
Ingredients
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1/2 cup sweet potato cooked
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Add oats to a food processors and blend until they reach a flour consistency.
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Add the coconut oil and cooked sweet potato.
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Process until combined.
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Add the water and pulse until the mixture becomes dough-like.
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Take the dough out and roll it to about a quarter inch.
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Cut into shapes using a cookie cutter or a pizza cutter.
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Transfer the cookies onto a cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
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Cool and store in an airtight container.
These scrumptious cookies are wheat and dairy free which make them great treats for dogs with allergies. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber that are great for your dog’s health.
Frozen Banana Pupsicle Treats
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mashed bananas
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
Instructions
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Microwave peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl until soft.
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Mix in mashed bananas and yogurt.
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Pour mixture into ice cube trays.
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Freeze until solid.
These frozen dog treats are great to keep on hand during hot weather. Banana is easy on the stomach and contains potassium, fiber and copper which are all essential to your dog’s health. It also contains peanut butter, an all-time puppy crowd pleaser.
Yam Chews
Ingredients
- Yams
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
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Wash and dry yams.
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Thinly slice yams lengthwise to about ¼ inch wide.
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Place slices on a parchment lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 3 hours, or until dry and chewy, turning halfway through.
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Store in the refrigerator.
Just like their human companions, a dog’s digestive system can benefit from dog treats without wheat. So, if you’re up for a little baking – you can certainly make your dog’s tail wag with any of these treats.
