It’s that time of year — the time of “pumpkin everything:” pies, lattes, scented candles and... wait for it... dog treats! These seasonal treats are a highly nutritious addition to your pooch’s day and super easy to make (no baking required). Start with a delicious seasonal ingredient for your pup: Pumpkin! Add in oatmeal and peanut butter to hold it all together. And don’t forget the star ingredient, the Mini Naturals Pumpkins! Disclaimer: your dog’s GI may be upset from food they’re not accustomed to and remember that treats should only be 10% of calories in order to keep a complete and balanced diet.
Howl-o-ween Pumpkin Bites
Note: When cooking pumpkin treats for your dog, be sure to use all-natural pumpkin puree instead of pumpkin pie filling, which has added sugar and other ingredients. Since we use some maple syrup (or honey if you prefer) in this recipe to bind the treats together, we don’t want to add any more sugar!
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry, uncooked oatmeal
- 1 cup all-natural pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling, which has added sugar)
- 1 cup all-natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 4-6 tbsp flaxseed powder (you can sub coconut flour or chia seed flour)
- 1 cup Mini Naturals Pumpkins (plus extra for toppings)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients together in a medium bowl until very thoroughly mixed
- Roll into balls about 1” in diameter
- Top with extra Mini Naturals Pumpkins
- Place on a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper and freeze one hour
- Store in airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week
