Grand Rapids, Michigan — There is no best way to celebrate National Dog Biscuit Day other than making homemade treats for puppies. Our friend Grace Derocha, a registered dietitian and national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Nutrition, teaches simple recipes using just three ingredients.
It is very important to love our dogs as they have been proven to take care of us. Dog owners are good for their mental and physical health. Our pets provide unconditional love and lots of hugs, and dog owners take a walk to approach 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Therefore, in the long run, we can thank dogs for their help in preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
3 ingredients peanut butter pumpkin dog biscuit
Author: Grace Derocha RD, CDCES, MBA
Dietitian and Academy of Nutrition Registered Dietitian and National Spokesperson
material
- 1 cup of oats (old-fashioned, 1 minute oats, or instant)
- ⅓ Cup of pure pumpkin (not stuffed with pumpkin pie)
- ¼ cup of natural peanut butter
procedure
- Preheat the oven to 300F (150C). Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add oats to a food processor and grind until finely powdered. Add pumpkin and peanut butter and mix until sticky dough is formed.
- Remove from processor and spread on a lightly dusted surface. Use some ground oats. Cut the cookie using a small cookie cutter of any shape, or cut it into squares with a knife.
- Place the treat on the prepared top plate and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the treat is dry and hard. Allow to cool before feeding to puppies before storing in a closed container. It should be stored at room temperature for at least 1 week and in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. If not, it can be frozen.
