Pet Treats – Our Favorite Dog and Cat Recipe

Pet Treats – Our Favorite Dog and Cat Recipe

Recipe #1: Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Sandwiches for Dogs

Making a sweet potato side dish for your friends and family? Grab an extra spud and create these dog-friendly Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Sandwiches. People can eat them, but we think your pooch will enjoy them more!
ingredients
(1½) cups self-rising flour
(1) sweet potato, grated (about 1 cup)
(1) tbsp honey
(1) egg
(6) tbsp milk — if your dog is sensitive to dairy, substitute water
(4) oz vanilla yogurt
(2) tbsp smooth peanut butter
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350ºF
2.In a bowl, combine flour and grated sweet potato
3.In a separate small bowl, combine the milk, honey and egg — whisk to combine
4.Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until dough comes together (if the dough is too wet, you can sprinkle in a little more flour until the texture is close to a putty texture)
5.Form dough into a ball and wrap in saran wrap
6.Chill dough for 15-20 minutes
7.Roll out dough on a well floured surface and press out small circles from the dough (1″-1.5″ in diameter)
8.Place cut out dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
9.Bake for 15-20 minutes until dough has slightly risen and puffed
10.While dough is baking in the oven, combine yogurt and peanut butter in a small bowl until well combined
11.Chill icing until ready to make sandwiches
12.Remove sweet potato dough from oven and cool for 5 minutes
13.Take one sweet potato round and ice with peanut butter icing (my guess is about 2 teaspoons of icing)
14.Top iced round with a second sweet potato round to form the sandwich
15.Repeat with remaining sweet potato rounds and peanut butter icing
16.Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week

Recipe #2: Crunchy Tuna Cat Treats

If your cat goes crazy for tuna, try these Crunchy Tuna Cat Treats. Talk about being the purrfect holiday treat!
Ingredients
1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained
½ cup oat flour*
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 heaping tablespoon catnip
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
2.Combine all ingredients in a food processor with the blade attachment. Blend until mixture is smooth.
3.Roll into small ½ teaspoon balls and place onto the parchment. Press a finger each ball to flatten slightly.
4.Bake for 10-12 minutes until they are slightly browned. Cool completely before surprising your kitty with a treat made just for them!