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Pumpkin Oat Dog Treats

Simple and wholesome dog treats made with just oats, pumpkin puree, and eggs, perfect for training or everyday rewards.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 40 treats
Course: Dog Treats, Snacks
Cuisine: Homemade, Pet Food
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Use old-fashioned, not quick-cooking.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree, unsweetened Ensure it's pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 2 large eggs See notes below for egg-free alternatives.
Optional Ingredients
  • whole wheat or all-purpose flour For rolling, as needed.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Place the oats in a clean, dry food processor. Pulse on high for about 2 minutes until the oats look like coarse flour.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree and eggs to the processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a stiff dough. Stop scraping and pulse again if needed.
Shaping
  1. For bone shapes: flour a clean work surface lightly and roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to press out shapes and transfer them to the baking sheet.
  2. For round treats: use a small cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the parchment. Flatten each one with a fork in a cross-hatch pattern.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20–30 minutes, until the treats are firm and have set. They won’t brown much, so don’t rely on color alone to judge doneness.
  2. Cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Store cooled treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in a zip-top freezer bag for up to one month. Thaw before serving. Use plain pumpkin puree and avoid xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.