Homemade Dog Treats

Let's try something different. How about we make treats for our dogs.  Most dogs will gobble up any dog treat set out in front of them. The problem is that many treats purchased in stores are harmful to your dog's health. They can contain harmful additives and substitutes that harm your dog's digestive tract. But dogs aren't picky eaters, and they're motivated by taste more than health. That leaves it to a dog's owner to make sure the food they eat is safe for consumption.

A few  of my favorite things to use when baking for my dog are peanut butter, mashed bananas and homemade apple sauce.

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce or mashed banana
¼ cup vegetable, chicken or beef stock
bone shaped cookie cutter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Combine flour, peanut butter and apple sauce in a large mixing bowl. Add stock and stir until well-combined. The dough will be thick. Once combined use your hands to press the dough into a ball. Place dough ball on a flat service (with a sprinkle of flour if needed) and roll out evenly with a rolling pin. Dough should be about ¼ inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into desired shape and place on ungreased baking sheet.

3.  Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Store in an airtight container.