Sweet Potato Dog Treat Recipe - Sure to Make Those Paws Come Running!

This Sweet Potato Dog Treat Recipe is a favorite treat with my furry friends. It's also a top choice with dog moms because it's so easy to make. Add to that the healthy ingredients and tantalizing flavor any pup would love and you've got what I'd call a win-win.

sweet potato dog treats with jar of peanut butter

So don't forget to put this one in your recipe box because, trust me, you'll be making it again and again.

Before we get to the recipe, let's talk about the nutritional value that makes this one of the best dog treats.

Sweet Potato: Rich in vitamins A, C, and B6, plus fiber and antioxidants.
Peanut Butter: Provides protein, healthy fats, B vitamins, vitamin E, zinc, magnesium.
Oats: A good source of carbohydrates and fiber in the form of beta glucan, high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Peanut butter is a top flavor that 99% of dogs love and gobble up without a problem. It can be included in a variety of recipes as an alternate or second ingredient. As long as it is unsweetened (no xylitol ever), you can choose either the smooth or chunky type.

Recipe Notes

Flour Substitutions:

Spelt (has a nutty flavor)
Almond flour (for gluten-free)
Brown rice flour (for gluten-free)
Coconut flour is a good nutritional alternative to grain flours as is almond flour. Both are naturally gluten free. It does absorb more moisture, so increase wet ingredient slightly to compensate.

Recipe Variation Ideas:

Add cinnamon for a spiced flavor.
Not all cinnamon is created equal when it comes to dogs. The best kind to use in treat recipes is Ceylon cinnamon and while the aroma will get Fido's attention, the ASPCA recommends not going over one teaspoon in any dog treat recipe.

Mix in shredded carrots or apples for extra nutrition.

Use Almond Butter instead of Peanut Butter

TIPS:

Choose fresh over canned sweet potato for more nutritional value.

Organic fresh sweet potatoes baked in their skin is the ideal. If organic is unavailable, choose the freshest looking ones you can find.

Wash sweet potatoes and dry thoroughly before baking.

Prick sweet potatoes with a fork or sharp pointed knife. Bake on a foil lined pan in a preheated oven at 425°F for approximately 45 minutes. Check texture half way through and rotate pan.

Sweet potatoes can also be cooked in the microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes depending on size.

Apple sauce can be substituted for peanut butter if desired.

Instead of using cookie cutters (if you don't have any) roll the dough into a log and cut into 1/2" slices. And if you want even smaller for training treats, cut the slices into six pieces. Be sure to adjust the baking time if you do this.

Roll out dough and cut with a pizza cutter into squares.

Roll dough into balls and flatten with a fork.

If you want the treats to be a little crunchier, put them back in the oven, after it has been "turned off" and leave them there for a few hours or overnight.

Serving Size for Dogs:
Serve 1-2 treats per day, depending on your dog’s size and the size you make the treats.

Best Way to Store:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Dogs don't care if they are frozen, plus they come to room temperature very quickly anyway.

Main Equipment Needed:

Mixing bowl
Rolling pin
Cookie cutters
Baking sheet

Non-Slip Mixing Bowls - 4 Piece Nesting Plastic Mixing Bowl Set with Pour Spouts and Handles

Dog Cookie Cutter Set - Dog Bone and Dog Paw Print Cookie Mold for Homemade Treats - Stainless Steel

Good Cook - Classic Wood Rolling Pin

Puppy Dog Paw and Bone Silicone Molds, Non-Stick Food Grade Silicone Molds for Dog Treats

Sweet Potato Dog Treat Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked)

1/2 cup natural peanut butter (make sure it’s xylitol-free)

1 cup rolled oats

1 to 1.5 cups whole wheat flour (or your chosen flour substitute)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake sweet potatoes until soft.

Let cool enough to handle, then cut in half to remove pulp from skin and mash.

In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, peanut butter, and oats until well combined.

Gradually add flour until the dough is formed.

Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch

Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Let cool completely before serving.

(Based on using 1 cup whole wheat flour in recipe)

Want more treat recipes? Check out my recipe book in the side column and your dog will enjoy a variety of healthy pup treats all year long.

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