Make your dog’s day by baking some healthy, 3 ingredient, wheat-free & dairy-free Sweet Potato Dog Treats!
It’s not only me that loves sweet potatoes. My dog Chester does too. Whenever I cook them I always share some with him. He loves my Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Cookies but I decided to change things up a bit and make him some with sweet potato. It was a good decision because he goes absolutely nuts for these Sweet Potato Dog Treats.
Because he enjoys them so much I thought that those of you with dogs might appreciate the recipe too. With only three ingredients they are super easy to make and are much healthier for your dog than many of the store bought, processed varieties available.
SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are not only very nutritious for us, they are also extremely good for your dog. They are full of vitamins and minerals and are also high in antioxidants which aid healing and help to protect against cancer. They are also a great source of dietary fibre which is good for your dog’s digestive system and bowels.
Chester suffers from chronic ear infections and we have been advised by our vet to not feed him anything with wheat in it as it can make the problem worse. Because of this I usually make his cookies with oats as the grain component.
OATS
Oats are a well tolerated grain for most dogs and rarely trigger allergies. They contain anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties and are rich in silicon which helps make bones strong. They help prevent high blood pressure and clogged arteries and boost the immune system.
HOW TO MAKE THESE SWEET POTATO DOG TREATS
These Sweet Potato Dog Treats are so easy to make.
- Process the oats until they are like coarse flour
- Add the sweet potato and coconut oil
- Process until well combined and add just enough water to bring it all together into a dough
That’s it! So easy!
MODERATION IS KEY
As with all cookies, remember that moderation is key (as much as your dog might disagree!) These cookies are designed as a treat and should not be fed as a complete meal.
If you make these Sweet Potato Dog Treats for your dog, Chester and I would love to know what they both think of them. You can leave your feedback in the comments below and rate the recipe by hitting the yellow stars. I would love it if you could share some pictures with me too. I want to see your fur-babies eating their cookies! I am @avirtualvegan on Instagram and Twitter. If you use the hashtag #avirtualvegan I won’t miss them.
Sweet Potato Dog Cookies
Ingredients
- 180g | 2 cups rolled oats or quick oats
- 100g | ½ cup cooked sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 - 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Add the oats to a food processor and process until they are a course flour like consistency.
- Add the cooked sweet potato and the coconut oil.
- Process until well combined.
- Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing in between each addition, until the mixture can be squeezed into a dough with your fingers,
- Tip out and knead together a bit so it's all in a big firm ball.
- Roll out to about 3 - 4 mm thick. I rolled mine out on a silicone mat but if you don't have one you might need to sprinkle some flour on the surface to stop the dough sticking. If your dog is wheat intolerant be sure to use oat flour (just process a few more oats until they are flour). You can also roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper if you prefer.
- Cut out into cookie shapes using a cookie cutter or just cut the dough into even pieces with a knife or pizza cutter.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes. Keep an eye on them towards the end as they go from ok to slightly over done very quickly.
- Cook on a cooling rack and store in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
These cookies keep well in an airtight container for a few weeks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well that’s a cute idea! I guess I’ll just make them for myself though (no doggie here!) 😛
A Virtual Vegan says
I have been known to eat them on occasion! lol
Jenn says
So cute! No dogs here, but I’m going to pass this along to my friends that do have dogs.
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Jenn!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
How cute!!! I don’t have a dog, but if I did, I’d definitely be making him/her these cookies!!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank-you Anjali!
Kelly @ TastingPage says
This looks good enough for me or a dog to eat. Love the natural ingredients!
A Virtual Vegan says
Ha ha! I have been known to snack on one every now and again!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
my puppy had her birthday noto too long ago and i really wanted to bake something for her..im totally doing this sometime.
A Virtual Vegan says
She will love them Dixya!
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says
Can’t wait to try these for Molly! Picking up some sweet potato this afternoon and will give you a shout when I make them 🙂
A Virtual Vegan says
Yay! Please do. I am sure she will enjoy them. I have been feeding them to the dogs at the dog park and I haven’t found one who doesn’t like them yet!
Uma Srinivas( simple sumptuous cooking) says
Your dog is cute:) I don’t have dog, but my parents do. So I can make this to my parents dog:)
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Uma. I hope your parent’s dog enjoys the cookies!
Michelle says
What temperature do you bake them at??
Thank you, can’t wait to make them 😃
A Virtual Vegan says
Hi Michelle, Bake them at 350°F. I hope your dog enjoys them!
Manju | Cooking Curries says
We dont have a doggie here, but that sounds so delicious.
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Manju 🙂
Hauke Fox says
Sorry, I’ll have those cookies all for my self 😛
They are perfect as a hiking snack for example!
A Virtual Vegan says
You’ll have to fight Chester for them! lol
Gin says
Chester is _so_ cute!! And fortunate to have a nice mom who bakes him delicious cookies. I pinned this so I can make a batch for Graeme’s girls, I know they’ll love them!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Gin…They will love them!
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says
My dog Molly went crazy for these! I halved the ingredients because I don’t give her treats very often and didn’t want any to go to waste. They were super easy to make and smell oddly amazing! Molly says thanks 🙂
A Virtual Vegan says
You are welcome Molly! I am so glad she enjoyed them. I loved the photo of her you tweeted me. Thanks for letting me know :O)
andrea says
Chester is lucky:)
A Virtual Vegan says
He is. Not sure he realizes it though!
Hannah McIntyre says
I just made these for my lab and beagle mix. I usually give them dehydrated sweet potato chews, but since this recipe didn’t call for flour (which I don’t like feeding to my dogs) I decided to give them a try. My dogs went NUTS over them! I made a big batch in Halloween shapes to last us through fall. Thank you for the recipe!!!
A Virtual Vegan says
That’s fantastic! I am so glad your dogs enjoyed them. They might also like my Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies. They are oat based too. Chester actually prefers them to the sweet potato ones although my taste testers at the dog park liked both! Thanks for stopping by to let me know…I like the thought of happy dogs eating my cookies :O)
Caryann says
Do you bake them? If so how high on preheating oven and for how long to cook them?
A Virtual Vegan says
All of the cooking instructions are given in my post with the recipe. They need to be cooked on 350°F for 20 – 25 minutes.
Linda ellington says
So easy to make..my dog Tule n her sistet Finley loves loves loves them!!!
A Virtual Vegan says
That’s great Linda! I am so glad they are enjoying them.
Louisa says
In the oven as I type
A Virtual Vegan says
Lucky dogs! Hope they enjoy them 🙂
Sophie says
My dog is allergic to flax, oats and rice…What can i use in place of oats? Thanks
A Virtual Vegan says
I haven’t tried them with anything other than oats but I am sure that as long as you stick to the same quantity (180g), any flour would work. You might just need a little more or less water as the absorbency will be slightly different. Good luck!
Jackie says
Thank you so much for sharing this receipe , my 11 year old daughter made these all by herself for our 2 dogs which they absolutely loved .Super easy to make
A Virtual Vegan says
You are welcome! I am so glad your dogs enjoyed the cookies and well done to your daughter for making them herself. That’s awesome! She’ll have to try my peanut butter banana ones next! 🙂
rhonda harwick says
ON my fifth batch of these! Made them for my dog ans my sisters dog. They both LOVE them! Now a weekly thing for me to make them. Thank you so much for posting this recipe.
A Virtual Vegan says
You’re so welcome Rhonda. I love the thought of happy dogs eating home-made cookies. Our dogs don’t realize how lucky they are!🙂
Patty says
I have a new little fur baby and this is the first try and making treats for her.
The recipe is so easy and they smelled so good that I tried one.
Waiting for puppy to wake up and try them.
A Virtual Vegan says
What a lovely treat for her. I do hope she enjoys them and congratulations on your new fur baby! 🙂
Vannia says
How long do these cookies keep? How can I store them?
A Virtual Vegan says
Just store them in an airtight container. They keep for about a month, probably even longer.
Katherine says
Made a batch of these for our three grown dogs and the litter of 5 week old puppies currently staying in my dining room. Everyone loves them and I love that I know that puppy’s first treats are healthy and safe.
A Virtual Vegan says
Aaaww that’s lovely! I’m so glad they were a hit. Thank you for letting me know!