Celebrate this Easter with a delightful selection of homemade dog treats, specially crafted to add joy to your pup's holiday festivities. Whether you're looking to spoil your furry friend or share the holiday spirit with your canine companion, these recipes are filled with seasonal flavors and wholesome ingredients that will have tails wagging with excitement!
1. Happy Easter Crunchies: 🐰
- Ingredients:
- 110g peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 90ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 egg
- 1 large carrot
- 175g wholewheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 30g rolled oats
- Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C
- Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, milk, egg, and grated carrot.
- Stir in wholewheat flour, baking powder, and oats to form a dough.
- Roll out dough and cut into Easter-themed shapes.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack
2. Easter Bunnies: 🐰
- Ingredients:
- 130g pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 30g peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 175g wholewheat flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Topping (optional):
- 50g cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 30g raspberries
- Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C
- Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper.
- Mix pumpkin puree, egg, and peanut butter in a bowl.
- Stir in flour and cinnamon to form a dough.
- Roll out dough and cut into bunny shapes.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
- Optional: Top with a mixture of cream cheese and mashed raspberries.
3. Peanut Butter Easter Egg 🥚
- Ingredients:
- 50g peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 85g Greek yogurt
- 65g blueberries, chopped
- Method:
- Microwave peanut butter for 60 seconds until melted.
- Mix in Greek yogurt and chopped blueberries.
- Pour mixture into Easter egg molds or ice cube trays.
- Freeze for 4 hours or overnight before serving.
4. Easter Pupcakes 🧁
- Ingredients:
- 3 medium carrots, grated
- 150g unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 eggs
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
- 225g wholewheat flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C
- Arrange cupcake cases on a baking tray.
- Mix grated carrots, eggs, apple sauce, and milk in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a batter.
- Spoon batter into cupcake cases and bake for 10 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
5. Spring Butterfly Oaties 🦋
- Ingredients:
- 175g pumpkin puree
- 30g peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 1 egg
- 200g wholewheat flour
- 30g rolled oats
- Topping (optional):
- 50g cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 30g raspberries
- Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C
- Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
- Mix pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and egg in a bowl.
- Beat with an electric whisk for 1-2 minutes.
- Add flour and mix until combined.
- Roll out dough and cut into butterfly shapes.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown, then cool.
- Optional: Top with a mixture of cream cheese and mashed raspberries.
These homemade treats are perfect for celebrating Easter with your beloved pup.
Remember to consider portion control, your dog's allergies (if any) and your dog's dietary needs when indulging them in these delightful snacks!
Please, phone your vet if you have any questions
Happy Easter 🐰