Spoil your canine friend by baking up a healthy and delicious batch of dog treats for him to enjoy. Maverick, this adorable pooch always comes running for his favorite DIY carrot or spinach cookies which is favorite treat. The best part is this recipe only calls for 2 ingredients with 5 minutes of prep work so you will be able to whip up a batch of dog cookies for your own pet or to give your dog loving friend as a gift in no time at all.


You Will Need

• 2 cups of whole wheat flour
• 2 jars of 4 oz pureed baby food or your own homemade puree by blitzing the ingredient, such as cooked carrots, in the blender and adding a bit of water. Flavors like chicken, carrot, sweet potato, pumpkin, spinach, beef are sure win hits. When selecting a baby food jar, make sure to avoid any baby food that contains onion or garlic in it as they are dangerous for your dog to eat.
• 1/8 of a cup of rolled oats (optional for added texture)
• 1 large mixing bowl
• a cookie sheet
• parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet liner
• dog bone shaped cookie cutter (or your choice of shape)
• measuring cup
• a spatula
• rolling pin
• wire cooling rack
• air-tight container

How To Make Your Own DIY Dog Treats

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. In a bowl mix together 2 jars of the same flavor of baby food with 2 cups of whole wheat flour, and if desired 1/8 of a cup of rolled oats for extra crunchy cookies. Mix together until you form a stiff dough, it may be necessary to add extra flour or water until the desired texture is obtained.

3. On a lightly floured counter or cutting board roll roll roll out the dough using a rolling pin until 1/4 inch thick. 

4. Using a cookie cutter cut out the desired shape and take the left over mixture and form a ball. With the left over ball, re-roll it out and cut out more dog treats using the cookie cutter.

5. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet liner and place the cookies on the baking sheet.

6. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes or until done. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before giving one to your dog, or storing them in a container. 

These cookies will keep for several months in an air-tight container but will certainly be devoured quicker if your dog is given the chance.

 

If you are looking or other DIY ideas your pet will love, make sure to check out these other DIYs for your pets.