Sweet Potato And Spinach Dog Treat Recipe
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Sweet Potato And Spinach Dog Treat Recipe

Tiffany
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We’re kicking off the New Year with healthy treats! This Sweet Potato and Spinach Dog Treat Recipe will be a new favorite for your dog.

Whew, it was a whirlwind of a holiday season for us! I take a little social media break at the end of each year. I am technically still on my little hiatus, but I couldn’t wait to share this Sweet Potato and Spinach Dog Treat Recipe with you!

Sweet Potato And Spinach Dog Treat Recipe

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*Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.

What better way to kick off the New Year than with healthy treats for your dog? 

Sweet Potato And Spinach Dog Treat Recipe

This Sweet Potato and Spinach Dog Treat Recipe is perfect for your healthy dog treat lineup. Not only are they healthy, but you don’t need special cookie cutters or a rolling pin. Instead, measure out a teaspoon of the dough mixture and plop them on your baking sheet.

Let’s break down the ingredients of these Sweet potato and Spinach Dog Treats so I can show you their health benefits.

Sweet Potato And Spinach Dog Treat Recipe
  • Sweet Potato: A rich source of vitamins A, B6, potassium, calcium, and Iron. Vitamin A helps to promote a healthy coat, eyes, skin, nerves, and muscles. In addition, they are low in fat and contain high fiber, making them great for digestive health.
  • Spinach: Nutrient-dense containing Iron, antioxidants, and beta-carotene, considered roughage which can stimulate the digestive tract.
  • Coconut Oil: Can help to improve skin and coat health, aiding in digestion, it can reduce inflammation, and can even help to eliminate bad breath.
  • Honey: (optional – do not give honey to dogs under one year of age): Antioxidant, Vitamins A, C, and E, immunity booster.
  • Oats: Oats are an excellent wheat alternative for dogs sensitive to wheat. Oats are a healthy carbohydrate and contain Vitamin B, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Brown Rice Flour: Rich source of dietary fiber and low glycemic index, brown rice contains two different antioxidants.
Sweet Potato And Spinach Dog Treat Recipe
Sweet Potato And Spinach Dog Treat Recipe
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Sweet Potato And Spinach Dog Treat Recipe

Course: Dog TreatsCuisine: Dog TreatsDifficulty: Easy
Prep time

25

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Total time

50

minutes

Homemade sweet potato and spinach dog treats. Great for dogs with food sensitivities.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup of Brown Rice Flour

  • 1/2 Cup of Whole Grain Quick Oats

  • 1 Cup Mashed Sweet Potato (Boiled/Fully Cooked)

  • 1 Cup of Fresh Spinach (Chopped)

  • 2 TBSP Coconut Oil (Melted)

  • 1 TBSP Honey (Optional. Do not feed honey to dogs under one year of age.)

Directions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Peel and evenly slice one large sweet potato. Boil sweet potato for about 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain from water, mash, and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Clean and chop one cup of fresh spinach. Blot with a paper towel to remove any excess water.
  • Combine brown rice flour, oats, chopped spinach, mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil, and optional honey. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  • On a parchment lined baking sheet: drop tsp sized dough balls onto your baking sheet. Very slightly flatten each treat with a spoon or your fingers. These treats will not rise or spread so it is safe to place them closely together on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. I went the full 25 minutes for a crispier treat. Oven times may vary. Allow the treats to cool and place them in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Notes

  • If you have extra mashed sweet potato: Add a small amount to your dog’s dinner bowl.
  • Honey should not be fed to dogs that are under the age of one.
  • *Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.
  • I do not recommend frozen spinach for this recipe.

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