Homemade Sweet Potato, Cranberry, and Strawberry Soft Dog Treats
Treat your furry friend to these Homemade Sweet Potato, Cranberry, and Strawberry Soft Dog Treats that are both nutritious and delicious. Packed with vitamins from sweet potatoes and the natural sweetness of strawberries and cranberries, these soft treats make for an ideal reward or snack. Simple to prepare and customizable, you can use fresh or frozen fruits based on what you have on hand. Your dog will love the wholesome flavors, making treat time even more special!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 treats 1x
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet Cuisine
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened cranberries
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
- 1 cup oat flour
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato by steaming, boiling, or baking until tender. Let cool before mashing.
- Chop cranberries and strawberries into small pieces or pulse them in a food processor.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, applesauce, and optional flaxseed.
- Stir in chopped fruits until evenly mixed.
- Gradually add oat flour to achieve a soft dough; adjust consistency if necessary.
- Shape the dough into treats using hands or molds.
- For raw treats, refrigerate for about 2 hours; for baked treats, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (15g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg