Description
Sweet Potato & Cranberry Chews for Dogs are a healthy, homemade treat packed with fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, making them a nutritious way to reward your furry friend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1½ cups, cooked and mashed)
- ½ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1 cup oats, finely ground into oat flour
- 2 tablespoons water or low-sodium chicken broth (optional for consistency)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potato. Cut it into chunks and cook by boiling, steaming, or baking until soft, about 15-20 minutes for boiling or 30-40 minutes for baking at 400°F (204°C).
- Mash the cooked sweet potato until smooth and let it cool to room temperature.
- Grind 1 cup of rolled oats into oat flour using a blender or food processor.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, oat flour, and dried cranberries. Mix thoroughly until a dough forms. Add water or broth, one tablespoon at a time, if needed for consistency.
- Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and flatten to about ¼-inch thickness using a rolling pin.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes, such as squares or using cookie cutters.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the shaped dough to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chews are firm but not too hard.
- Allow the chews to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store chews in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze the chews and thaw before serving.
- Ensure cranberries are unsweetened and free of harmful preservatives.
- Add a spoonful of dog-safe peanut butter for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dog-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chew
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato & Cranberry Chews for Dogs, homemade dog treats, healthy dog chews
