Description
Pumpkin & Beet Dental Chews for Dogs are homemade treats designed to support your pup's dental health while offering a range of nutritional benefits using all-natural ingredients like pumpkin and beets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cooked and pureed beets
- 1/4 cup coconut flour (or oat flour)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- A dash of cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (add more if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the pumpkin by roasting fresh pumpkin (if using) or using store-bought 100% pumpkin puree.
- Cook beets by boiling until soft, then peel and puree.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, beet puree, and coconut oil.
- Gradually add coconut flour, mixing well to create a firm yet pliable dough.
- Add turmeric and cinnamon (if using) and mix thoroughly.
- If the dough is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time until reaching the desired consistency.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into rectangular strips.
- Place strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until firm and slightly browned at the edges.
- Allow chews to cool completely before serving to your dog.
Notes
- Store chews in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Freezing the chews allows for longer storage.
- Introduce new treats gradually to monitor for any digestive upset.
- You can substitute coconut flour with oat or chickpea flour.
- Adding peanut butter can enhance flavor for picky dogs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chew
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin & Beet Dental Chews for Dogs, dog dental chews, healthy dog treats, homemade dog chews