With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to indulge in festive baking.

And while we’re busy whipping up delicious treats for our loved ones, let’s not forget our beloved furry friends who deserve a little something special too! This article will guide you through some delightful Christmas baking ideas that are safe and healthy for your four-legged companions.

Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Ingredients:.

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• ½ cup natural peanut butter (make sure it doesn’t contain xylitol)
• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree and peanut butter until well combined.
3. Add the cinnamon and gradually mix in the flour until a stiff dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
5. Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the treats are golden brown and crispy.
7. Allow them to cool completely before serving them to your furry friends.

Cranberry and Turkey Cat Treats

Ingredients:.

• ½ cup cooked turkey, shredded
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 1 ½ cups oat flour
• ¼ cup chicken broth (low sodium)

Instructions:.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, pulse the cooked turkey and dried cranberries until finely chopped.
3. In a large bowl, mix the oat flour and turkey-cranberry mixture.
4. Add the chicken broth gradually, stirring until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Lightly flatten each ball with the back of a spoon.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the treats are firm and golden.
8. Allow them to cool completely before treating your feline friend.

Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Biscuits

Ingredients:.

• 1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup water

Instructions:.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, whole wheat flour, and cinnamon.
3. Add water gradually until a stiff dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½ inch thickness.
5. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into small biscuit shapes.
6. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits are firm and lightly browned.
8. Allow them to cool completely before offering them to your pup.

Apple and Carrot Horse Treats

Ingredients:.

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 ½ cups oats
• ¼ cup molasses

Instructions:.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the grated carrots, applesauce, oats, and molasses.
3. Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes, allowing the oats to soften.
4. Roll the dough into small balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Flatten each ball with the palm of your hand or a spoon.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the treats are slightly browned.
7. Allow them to cool completely before treating your equine companion.

Catnip Christmas Cookies

Ingredients:.

Related Article Our furry friends deserve homemade Christmas treats

• 1 ½ cups oat flour
• 2 tablespoons fresh catnip leaves, chopped
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 egg

Instructions:.

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the oat flour and catnip leaves together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt and egg until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
6. Use festive cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are firm and lightly golden.
8. Allow them to cool completely before giving them to your feline friend.

Peanut Butter Reindeer Bites

Ingredients:.

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup natural peanut butter
• ¼ cup honey
• Dried cranberries or raisins for decorating

Instructions:.

1. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey.
2. Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Press two dried cranberries or raisins onto each ball to resemble reindeer eyes.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm.
5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve as a delightful Christmas treat to your furry companions.

Festive Gingerbread Biscuits

Ingredients:.

• 2 cups oat flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup water

Instructions:.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the oat flour, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. Add the molasses, applesauce, and water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
5. Use gingerbread-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are firm to the touch.
7. Allow them to cool completely before sharing them with your furry friends.

Banana and Blueberry Dog Muffins

Ingredients:.

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions:.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, blueberries, honey, egg, and applesauce.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and baking soda.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the muffins to cool completely before offering them to your doggy friends.

Carob and Coconut Horse Balls

Ingredients:.

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup grated carrots
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¼ cup carob powder
• ¼ cup molasses

Instructions:.

1. In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, grated carrots, shredded coconut, carob powder, and molasses.
2. Form the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Refrigerate the horse balls for at least 1 hour to set.
4. Once firm, transfer them to an airtight container and keep them refrigerated until it’s time to spoil your equine companion.

Conclusion

This Christmas, spread the joy to your four-legged friends with these homemade treats that are both delicious and safe for them to consume.

From pumpkin and peanut butter dog treats to catnip-infused cookies, there’s something on this festive baking list for every furry companion. Remember, while indulging in the holiday spirit, it’s essential to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our pets. Happy baking!.