Easy 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Dog Treats Recipe
These easy 2-ingredient pumpkin dog treats are a healthy, homemade snack for your furry friend. Made with pure pumpkin puree and whole wheat flour, these treats are simple to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for dogs. The recipe uses minimal ingredients and baking techniques to create crunchy, chewy treats that dogs love, without any added sugars or harmful spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20-30 treats depending on cutter size 1x
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet Food
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
Optional Flour Substitutes
- Oat flour – for gluten-sensitive dogs
- Rice flour – for dogs with wheat allergies
- Coconut flour – use ¾ cup instead of 1¼ cups, as it’s more absorbent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Environment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create Your Work Station: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a clean flat surface for rolling the dough, keeping extra flour nearby to dust and prevent sticking.
- Mix the Simple Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and pure pumpkin puree. Stir initially with a wooden spoon, then knead with clean hands until a smooth, cohesive dough forms. Adjust by adding flour or pumpkin incrementally if the dough is too wet or dry.
- Roll to Perfect Thickness: Dust your parchment work surface lightly with flour. Roll out the dough evenly to about ¼ to ½ inch thick, turning the dough 90 degrees regularly to maintain evenness.
- Cut Your Shapes: Use dog bone cookie cutters or similar pet-safe shapes to cut the dough. Press straight down without twisting. Transfer the cut shapes to the baking sheet with about ½ inch space between each for air circulation.
- Maximize Your Dough: Gather leftover scraps gently and roll out again to cut more treats, repeating until all dough is used. Expect about 20-30 treats depending on cutter size.
- Bake with the Cool-Down Method: Bake the treats in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, turn the oven off but leave the treats inside with the door closed to cool slowly, baking gently further.
- Final Cooling and Testing: Once the oven is cooled, remove the treats. They should be firm and dry to the touch with slight golden edges. Let them cool an additional 10 minutes on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
- Always use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid harmful spices and added sugars.
- Adjust flour types to accommodate any dog allergies or sensitivities.
- Handle the dough gently to avoid overworking, which can toughen the treats.
- Rolling thickness affects texture: thinner treats are crispier, thicker ones softer and chewier.
- Use the gradual cooling method in the oven to prevent overly hard treats.
- Store treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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