Halloween Home Made Dog Treats Ideas

Halloween isn't just for humans! Our four-legged friends deserve a taste of the spooky season too. Instead of sharing your candy stash with your dog, why not treat them to some homemade Halloween dog treats? Explore some delightful and healthy DIY dog treats that will have your pup wagging their tail in delight this Halloween.

 

Pumpkin Spooky Bites

Pumpkins are a quintessential symbol of fall and Halloween. They're also incredibly good for dogs. Packed with vitamins and fibre, these Pumpkin Spooky Bites are both delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients:

1 cup pureed pumpkin (canned or fresh)

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pureed pumpkin, unsweetened applesauce, and egg.
3. Gradually add the whole wheat flour, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to create spooky shapes.
5. Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
6. Allow the treats to cool completely before serving them to your pup.

Ghostly Banana Bites

Bananas are another dog-friendly ingredient that can be used to create adorable ghost-shaped treats that are perfect for Halloween.

Ingredients:

2 ripe bananas

1/4 cup plain Greek yoghourt

1/4 cup peanut butter (make sure it doesn't contain xylitol)

1 cup oat flour

Instructions:

1. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl.
2. Add the Greek yoghurt and peanut butter, and mix until well combined.
3. Gradually stir in the oat flour until the dough is thick and no longer sticky.
4. Roll the dough into small ghost shapes or use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter.
5. Place the treats on a lined baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours or until they're firm.
6. Once they're frozen, serve these cool and ghostly treats to your furry friend.

Spooky Sweet Potato Chews

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also loaded with nutrients that are beneficial for dogs. These Spooky Sweet Potato Chews are simple to make and provide a crunchy treat option.

Ingredients:

2-3 sweet potatoes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 120°C.
2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes.
3. Slice them into thin, chip-like pieces or cut them into spooky shapes using Halloween-themed cookie cutters.
4. Place the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for about 2-3 hours, flipping them halfway through, until they become crispy.
6. Allow the chews to cool before sharing them with your pup.