Sweet Potato and Banana Dog Treats
Sweet Potato and Banana Dog Treats are a delightful homemade snack that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the nutritional goodness of sweet potatoes. Easy to prepare, these treats will have your pup eagerly wagging their tail in anticipation. Packed with vitamins and minerals, they can be customized to suit your dog’s dietary needs. Enjoy baking these tasty morsels and treat your furry friend to a delicious reward they’ll love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 treats 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dog Treats
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into small chunks, then boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Mash with a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes and banana. Add the egg and coconut oil; mix well.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms. If sticky, sprinkle in more flour.
- Roll out the dough to ½ inch thick on a floured surface and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (25g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg