3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Dog Cookies

Leftover baked sweet potato turns into a crunchy cookie dough with an egg and some oat flour. There is no oil, sugar or salt.

Roast or microwave the sweet potato until very soft, then mash it while warm so the dough has no lumps.

Why your dog will love this

• Uses up leftover sweet potato
• No added fat or sugar
• Holds any cookie-cutter shape

Ingredient notes

• Cooked sweet potato, mashed Safe

  Skin removed, nothing added.

  Serve cooked and plain. Raw sweet potato is hard to digest.

• Egg Safe

  Serve fully cooked.

• Oat flour Safe

  Plain oats cooked or baked. Skip flavored instant oatmeal.

See every ingredient in the safety guide

How to make 3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Dog Cookies

3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Dog Cookies takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and makes 24 cookies. It is an easy recipe. You will need a bone-shaped cookie cutter and rolling pin. Read through every step once before you start, and set out all the ingredients so nothing is missed.

Ingredients and why they are here

You need 3 ingredients. Each one is checked against the ingredient safety guide for dogs.

• 1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed: Skin removed, nothing added. Serve cooked and plain. Raw sweet potato is hard to digest.
• 1 large egg: Serve fully cooked.
• 1 1/2 cups oat flour: Plain oats cooked or baked. Skip flavored instant oatmeal.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
2. Beat the sweet potato and egg until smooth.
3. Mix in the oat flour to form a firm dough.
4. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes.
5. Bake until dry and lightly golden. Allow about 30 minutes.
6. Cool completely before storing.

Tips for success

• Mash the sweet potato while warm so there are no lumps in the dough.
• If the dough cracks when rolling, add a teaspoon of water at a time.
• Bake a little longer and cool in the oven for a harder, longer-lasting cookie.

How to store it

Let everything cool completely before you pack it away, since trapped steam causes sogginess and mold. Keep it at room temperature for up to 7 days, in the fridge for up to 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Store in an airtight container once fully cool. If anything smells off or shows mold, throw it out.

How much to serve

Medium dogs can have 2 cookies a day. Break in half for small dogs. Each treat has about 28 calories. Treats and toppers should stay under 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories, so cut back their regular food a little on days you serve extra.

Swaps and variations

No cooked sweet potato? Use plain pumpkin purée. No egg? Use 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water. No oat flour? Use whole wheat flour. Change one ingredient at a time so you can tell how each swap affects the texture.

Why dogs love it

Uses up leftover sweet potato. No added fat or sugar. Holds any cookie-cutter shape.

Feeding tips for dogs

Introduce any new food slowly, starting with a small piece, and wait a day to see how your dog’s stomach handles it. Dogs with allergies, pancreatitis, kidney disease or diabetes may need changes, so check with your vet first. Keep fresh water out, especially with dry or salty-tasting treats, and count every treat toward the daily allowance so meals stay balanced.

Make it ahead

To save time, measure and prep the ingredients the day before and keep them covered in the fridge. Label containers with the recipe name and date so you always know what to use first. Most of the work in this recipe is hands-off, so it fits easily around a busy week.

Safety notes

Never add onion, garlic, chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol or salt, and check the safety guide before trying a new ingredient with your dog. This recipe is general information, not veterinary advice.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use canned sweet potato?

Yes, if it is plain with no syrup or sugar.

Can puppies eat these?

Yes, in small pieces once your puppy is eating solid food.

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