Sweet Potato and Basil Dog Biscuits, the Ultimate Healthy Treat
A Healthy Holiday Dog Treat
Like many of you, my dogs are part of my family. Naturally I want them to be happy and healthy. I also want them to celebrate the holidays with us. We incorporate the pups into the celebrations as much as possible. Like many “fur” babies Gonzo and Beau have their own stockings on our mantle, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
This can be a busy time of year and us all. Who has time to spend slaving away in the kitchen for their pets? I’ve created a recipe that is sure to please your pet and the best thing is that it is quick and easy! What can be better than healthy and all natural? Pumpkin and sweet potatoes are both is full of fiber, low in calories, and all around wonderful for your pet. Plus basil has anti-anxiety properties, which is helpful for those dogs that get nervous around loud noises and revelry.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups brown rice flour
- 1 finely chopped sweet potato
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/3 cup organic coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon crushed basil
- 1 tablespoon local honey
- 1/2 cup cold water
Cooking Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease cookie sheets.
Stir all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
Roll into small 1-inch balls and flatten with your hand to make discs. Place dog biscuits on the baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes.
After baking, turn oven off and leave cookies inside for another 30-45 minutes until crisp. Trust me when I say your dog will be waiting by the oven.
Once completely cooled transfer the dog biscuits to an airtight container or freezer for storage.
These treats are not only healthy but tasty as well and make wonderful holiday gifts. There are a number of variations that you can play with incorporating almond oil instead of coconut oil. Alternatively pumpkin or apples in place of sweet potatoes.
These dog treats are a perfect treat that are healthy, all natural, and tasty too! Don’t feel the need to limit them to holidays- they are easy to make all year round and your dogs will thank you.
We would love to know how your dogs enjoy our recipe! Do you have a recipe idea?
31 Comments
Kamira Gayle
Aww your dogs are too cute. I was laughing out loud by the time I got to the bottom of your post seeing that photo of the two of them waiting on their biscuits. LOL. Clearly these are a hit! I will share on social as well. Nom Nom Nom time.
Heather Wallace
Yes, the boys were quite insistent! Gonzo is pretty picky but he certainly loved them.
Debi @ RescueDogs101
Is there a replacement for the egg? I have a dog that would love these, but she’s allergic to dairy and eggs. It’s hard to find a recipe that doesn’t include eggs 🙁
Heather Wallace
Yes, absolutely! You can substitute 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce in place of one egg.
mtmburgess
Nice and easy recipe, I’m going to give this one a try, I didn’t realise that basil was anti-anxiety, that will help our Sandy girl, who is very anxious.
The Contemporary Pet
Gonzo and Beau are so patient waiting for their treats! My dog dances around when he’s waiting for a new treat. I’ll be trying these because the vet recently put Soldier on a diet. It’s hard finding treats that are tasty (he has a sweet tooth) and low in calories.
Sonja of Montecristo Travels
oooh … that’s good enough for me to eat! I’d switch out the egg since we are vegan so we can all enjoy i!
Heather Wallace
I will admit I tried them. LOL!
hbethp
They sound delicious and I’d rather give my dogs something homemade with ingredients I trust. Having said that I won’t tell you about the disaster the last time I tried to bake them treats. Fresh cranberries, unsweetened applesauce, milk, flour and cinnamon I think and they were supposed to be crunchy cookies which is what I was after. The dough was so gelatinous I could roll it up and they were a flop. Perhaps I’ll have more success with this one. Wish me luck!!
Heather Wallace
Hindy, they are so easy to make! Good luck. 😉
tenaciouslittleterrier
They look like they’re watching the oven very eagerly! The biscuits would make a great holiday treat.
Heather Wallace
Yes, absolutely. The smell from the oven was driving them crazy. There may have even been drool.
DearMishu
Very interesting! I would never have thought of eating basil or that it would be good in a dog biscuit. You are so creative!
Heather Wallace
Thank you! I love finding new ways to incorporate healthy foods.
Beth
I have really enjoyed making my dogs treats lately. I’m going to have to give this recipe a try.
Heather Wallace
Let me know what you think!
Irene McHugh
Thank you for offering some alternatives to the sweet potato. I tried giving both pups dried sweet potato treats and they looked at me like I was mad. But I think with pumpkin, they too may be waiting impatiently by the oven!
Heather Wallace
I absolutely love giving pumpkin to the boys and they eat it regularly. Enjoy!
Heather Wallace
Yes, pumpkin is a great alternative but if you use a puree you may not need the egg because the consistency will be soft to begin.
50shadesofsahara
I didn’t know about the anxiety help of basil! I might have to try these now but with some pumpkin because we have a bunch of fresh pumpkin to use up!
Heather Wallace
Yes, there are so many reasons to love basil! It’s amazing what we can find in plants and herbs.
Amelia Johnson
I will have to make these for Gusto. He loves pumpkin…not sure about sweet potato.
Heather Wallace
Would love to know what Gusto thinks!
Cathy Armato
Gonzo and Beau are so adorable!! I bet they scarfed down those cookies with gusto. My dogs love pumpkin and sweet potato so I know they’d love these cookies. I’ll have to give them a try! Thanks for sharing.
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
Heather Wallace
Cathy, Gonzo and Beau say thank you! They agree they are quite handsome and should have more treats. Enjoy!
Dolly the Doxie
Our dogs are at the oven no matter what’s in it! But the treats do sound delicious, their food is made with sweet potatoes so I know they would love them. Sandra and Dolly
Heather Wallace
I know how that is, the dogs love to hang with me in the kitchen just in case I drop something. The girls have trained them that it’s very possible.
Dianne H.
Thanks for the recipe, I made these dog treats today. Modified them a bit because of what I had on hand. Used 1/2 Gluten Free Oat Flour because I didn’t have sufficient Brown Rice Flour. Had a cooked sweet potato in the fridge, so I mashed that into the other ingredients rather than dicing a raw sweet potato. I also rolled the 1 inch balls in Flax Seed Meal before flattening each ball with the bottom of a juice glass. All in all, I would say it is a pretty forgiving recipe and definitely a keeper! My girl spent the afternoon in front of the oven, then by the dining room table where they were cooling. She agrees, the recipe is a keeper 🙂 Thanks again.
Heather Wallace
That’s great! I love that this recipe is simple and easy to use, as well as experiment with. And it’s so healthy! Enjoy.
Jennifer
If sealed in an airtight container, how long would you say there are good for?
Heather Wallace
They come out a bit moist and there are no preservatives so I wouldn’t recommend keeping them more than 4 days or so.