Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats

It's not just the people in our life who deserve a sweet reminder of how much we care for them - sometimes our pets need a treat, too! And, just like I try to be as conscious as possible about what I'm putting into my body, I try to be just as aware of what my pup eats (though he's been known to slurp down things like rocks and grime that I do not approve of, of course). These biscuits treats are a super quick, super healthy, and easy to make in a pinch. They can also be easily adjusted to be crunchier or chewier depending on your pet's preference and chewing needs.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 eggs, or equivalent egg replacer (recommended: apple sauce)
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
​~1/4 cup water

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whisk together flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon.
   
3. Add water as needed to make the dough workable and what is best for your dog's teeth. Less water will keep the dough dry and stiff for crunchier treats, and more will result a wetter (and super sticky!) dough for softer treats.
4. If you're going crunchy, you can roll the dough about 1/2-inch thick and cut into pieces to bake. If you're going chewier, my recommendation is to roll the dough into a flat sheet on a cookie tray, bake, and then break apart.
5. Bake until hard, about 40 minutes

That's it! There are endless ways to amp up this recipe, too. You could add oats or even blueberries to give it a little more texture or fruitiness. Finn, however, isn't terribly picky, and this is my go-to staple for a fresh every day treat.