Description
These Carrot & Pumpkin Chews for Dogs are a delightful homemade dog treat option packed with wholesome ingredients. Your furry friend will love the combination of pumpkin and carrot in these tasty snacks.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Chews:
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup water (as needed for dough consistency)
Carrot Chews:
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
For Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin purée, grated carrot, and egg. Gradually mix in the flour until a thick dough forms. Add water if needed for consistency.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough on a floured surface, cut into shapes or squares.
- Bake: Place treats on the baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes until firm and golden.
- Dry: Turn off the oven, leave chews inside with the door slightly open for 1–2 hours to dry.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the chews to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small chew
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
