Since most holiday goodies can be harmful to pets, try making a batch of healthy homemade treats especially for dogs. I’ve scoured the Internet searching for the most nutritious and easy canine delicacies out there. Here’s the lowdown.
Apple Carrot Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup of whole wheat flour
1 cup of grated carrots
1 egg
½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
Instructions
Frozen Mint Dog Treats
Ingredients
5 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
¼ cup fresh mint
¼ cup honey
Instructions
Gingerbread Dog Cookies
Ingredients
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ tbsp ground ginger
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup molasses
½ cup water
¼ cup canola oil
Instructions
Peanut Butter and Banana Ball Treats
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
3 teaspoons of peanut butter (select peanut butter that doesn’t contain xylitol or chocolate. Both are extremely toxic for dogs and can be life-threatening. A safe dog peanut butter is one that is simply peanuts or peanuts and salt.)
1 ½ cups of oats
Instructions
Doggy Eggnog
Ingredients
½ small banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup of coconut milk
Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
Place all ingredients in your food processor or blender and mix until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately!
Many human eggnog recipes use grated nutmeg. NEVER give your dog nutmeg. Nutmeg is toxic to dogs and high levels can be fatal. So, make sure to keep your spices and foods that contain nutmeg well out of doggy reach.
Winter holidays are a great time of year to try your hand at homemade dog treats. These sweet treats are perfect when you need a pinch of holiday spirit and a sprinkle of festive fun!