Description
Pumpkin & Chicken Bites for Dogs are a healthy, homemade snack your pup will love. Made with simple, dog-friendly ingredients like pumpkin, chicken, and oats, these bites are packed with nutrients that promote healthy digestion and muscle maintenance. They’re easy to make, store well, and are perfect for rewarding good behavior or just as a daily snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots (optional)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pumpkin puree, rolled oats, flaxseed, shredded carrots, turmeric, egg, and melted coconut oil.
- Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Form small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) with your hands or a cookie scoop and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and golden brown.
- Let the bites cool completely before serving them to your dog.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Make sure to use plain, unsweetened pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling).
- If your dog has allergies or dietary restrictions, you can substitute ingredients as needed (e.g., turkey instead of chicken).
- These treats freeze well—perfect for making larger batches!
- If the mixture feels too crumbly, you can add a bit more pumpkin puree to get the right consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dog-friendly, Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pumpkin & Chicken Bites for Dogs, dog treats, healthy dog treats, homemade dog snacks, dog-friendly pumpkin recipe
