These Pumpkin Apple Dog Tarts are a delightful homemade dog treat that your furry friends will love. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin and apples, they’re perfect for spoiling your dog while ensuring they enjoy a nutritious snack.
This recipe for dogs is simple to prepare and offers a fun way to make homemade dog food that both you and your pets can feel good about.
Delicious and Healthy Dog Tarts
This recipe features a flaky crust filled with a mixture of pureed pumpkin and grated apples, offering a tasty and nutritious bite for your pets. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding several tarts to share with your canine companions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup grated apple (removing seeds and core)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (unsweetened, xylitol-free)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, pumpkin puree, grated apple, peanut butter, vegetable broth, egg, and cinnamon. Mix until a dough forms.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes.
- Bake the Tarts: Place the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the tarts cool completely before serving them to your dog. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 tarts
- Calories: 70 kcal per tart
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
