3 Pet-Friendly Holiday Recipes: Delicious Natural Dog Treats

It's that time of year again! Holidays, presents, and parties. And with all this good cheer in the air, it's the perfect time to show our pets some love too. So, why not make some delicious natural treats to share with your furry family members? In this post, we'll give you a helping hand by sharing three of our favorite pet-friendly holiday recipes.

1) Bite-Size Coconut, Peanut Butter & RawNibs™ Cookies

Adapted from The Dapple

These bite-size cookies are perfect for dogs and cats of all ages. They also make a great training treat. The RawNibs and peanut butter add a little crunch and extra flavor, while the coconut oil provides your pet with healthy medium-chain triglycerides and antioxidants.

Prep Time: 10 mins; Cook Time: 12 mins; Total Time: 22 mins; Servings: 24 treats

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup CocoTherapy Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup Green Coast Pet Pawnut Butter for Dogs
• 1/2 cup Only Natural Pet Chicken & Liver RawNibs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
2. Whisk together coconut flour and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
3. Stir in eggs, CocoTherapy Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, and Green Coast Pet Pawnut Butter for Dogs. Add a little more peanut butter if the dough doesn’t clump together.
4. Form the dough into small balls about the size of a heaped teaspoon. Press 3-4 Only Natural Pet Chicken & Liver RawNibs into each ball and place on a non-stick cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes then leave to cool completely.

2) Simple Sweet Potato Holiday Dog Treats

Adapted from AllRecipes

Treat your pet to a yummy snack this festive season with these simple sweet potato holiday dog treats. They're easy to make, and your four-legged friend will love the natural sweetness.

Prep Time: 15 mins; Cook Time: 45 mins; Total Time: 60 mins; Servings: 32 treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Nummy Tum-Tum Organic Sweet Potato
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup Green Coast Pet Grain-Free Applesauce
• 2 large eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
2. Scoop a cup of pureed Nummy Tum-Tum Organic Sweet Potato into a bowl. 
3. Stir in the whole wheat flour, Green Coast Pet Grain-Free Applesauce, and eggs until a dough forms.
4. Transfer dough to a floured surface and roll until about 1/2-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes then transfer to a non-stick cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until crisp. Leave to cool completely.

3) Lip-Licking Oatmeal & Pumpkin Pet Treats

Adapted from Pook's Pantry

These oatmeal and pumpkin treats are delicious, healthy, and fun to make. Chock-full of vitamin A and fiber, they're ideal for your pet's holiday treat tin or as a festive party snack.

Prep Time: 5 mins; Cook Time: 18 mins; Total Time: 23 mins; Servings: 90 treats

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup Nummy Tum-Tum 100% Pure Organic Pumpkin

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
2. Blend oats in a food processor until finely ground. Add in flour.
3. Add Nummy Tum-Tum 100% Pure Organic Pumpkin and eggs. Mix to form a firm dough.
4. Transfer dough to a floured surface and roll until about 1/8-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes then transfer to a non-stick cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 14-16 minutes for soft treats, or 16-18 minutes for crunchy treats. Turn treats halfway through cooking, then leave to cool completely.