Difficulty: Easy / No-bake
Good to highlight: Low in added fat • Enrichment-friendly • No added sugar
A soft homemade dog treat made for enrichment toys
These Pumpkin & Oat Firework Night Bites are soft enough to press into suitable enrichment toys, smear onto a lick mat or roll into little rewards. Pumpkin provides fibre and a naturally soft texture, while carrot and oats keep the recipe simple and wholesome. With no added oil, peanut butter, dairy or sugar, they're a useful option when you're looking for a lighter homemade dog treat for a busy or stressful evening.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup plain pumpkin purée
- ½ carrot, finely grated
- 1 cup finely blended rolled oats
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1–2 tbsp water, if needed
Method
- Add the pumpkin purée to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the finely grated carrot.
- Add the ground flaxseed.
- Gradually mix in the blended oats.
- Leave the mixture for 10 minutes so the oats absorb some moisture.
- If needed, add a little more oat flour to make the mixture firmer.
- Roll into small balls for treats, or use the soft mixture to fill an enrichment toy.
- Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before serving.
Keep their brain busy while the fireworks do their thing
These easy vegan dog enrichment bites can be prepared earlier in the day and kept refrigerated until you need them. For an extra challenge, stuff the mixture into your dog's favourite enrichment toy and chill or freeze it in advance to make it last longer.
A note from our Soopa nutritionist: To make this recipe more suitable for diabetic dogs, replace the oats with chickpea flour in the same ratio.
