Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe

5 from 29 votes

Simple homemade pumpkin dog treats made with pumpkin puree, whole wheat flour, and bacon. These treats are also made without peanut butter, so they're great for homes with a peanut allergy!

Prep Time20

Bake Time30

Total Time50

Recipe Author Lynn April

Servings: 16 dog treats

Ingredients

▢ 4 strips bacon
▢ ½ cup (122g) pumpkin purée
▢ 1 large egg
▢ 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons (323g) whole wheat flour all-purpose is fine; be sure to measure properly
▢ ½ Tablespoon baking powder
▢ 2 to 4 Tablespoons (30-60mL) water or milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Cook the bacon by your desired method until fully cooked. Remove the cooked bacon, place it on a plate or cutting board to cool a bit, then pour off the bacon grease into a medium size bowl.
4 strips bacon
Coarsely chop the bacon, then add it to the bowl of bacon grease. Add the pumpkin and the egg and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
½ cup (122g) pumpkin purée, 1 large egg
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
2 cups + 2 Tablespoons (323g) whole wheat flour, ½ Tablespoon baking powder
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until everything is combined. Add about ½ to 1 Tablespoon of water or milk at a time until dough stays together (I usually wind up adding about 2 to 4 Tablespoons total). You will likely need to use your hands.
2 to 4 Tablespoons (30-60mL) water or milk
Turn out dough onto a floured surface and roll out to approximately ¼" thick. Use desired shape cookie cutter, reroll, and cut again until there is no more dough left. Bake dog treats for 30 minutes, flipping treats over halfway through baking. Store dog treats covered at room temperature. Treats may be frozen, up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

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Nutrition Disclosure

All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.