Tuesday’s Treat Super Simple Sweet Potato Treats

Tuesday’s Treat: Super Simple Sweet Potato Treats

Welcome to our Tuesday Treat article of the week.  This is where we feature an easy and fun recipe to whip up with your pup!  Today we are excited to feature Super Simple Sweet Potato Treats.  One thing that we love about this recipe is that it is super healthy.  Be sure to share it with your fellow dog lovers so that many other dogs will be able to enjoy it!

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato
  • 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 eggs

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Prick the sweet potato several times with a fork.
  2. Heat the sweet potato in the microwave on high, for about 6 minutes.
  3. Cut the sweet potato in half and scoop the flesh out of the skin into a bowl.
  4. Mash the sweet potato with a fork and transfer about 1 cup to a large bowl.  Save the remainder of the potato.
  5. Mix whole wheat flour, applesauce, and eggs with the sweet potato in a large bowl until a dough forms.
  6. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface and roll dough to about ½ inch thickness.
  7. Grab a cookie cutter (we recommend something fun!) and cut dough into shapes.
  8. Arrange the shapes on an ungreased baking sheet.
  9. Bake until crisp, usually 40 minutes.
  10. Cool the treats on a wire rack.
  11. It is now time for your pup to ENJOYthese delicious treats!