SIMPLE PUMPKIN DOG TREATS - HALLOWEEN DOG RECIPE!

If you’ve been hunting for a simple recipe your dog will actually drool over these homemade 'pupkin' treats are perfect and so easy to make!

They’re made with only three ingredients, no added nasties, and they’re perfect for autumn baking sessions with your Poochie! Think crunchy, peanut-buttery, and full of that pumpkin goodness dogs love. 🍂

🐾 You’ll Need:

1 cup ground oats
(mixed in a food processor until powdery)

½ cup pumpkin purée
(I’ve included steps for making your own, as canned pumpkin can be tricky to find here in the UK! If you do manage to find it, make sure it’s 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix!)

¼ cup natural peanut butter
(make 100% sure it's xylitol-free, always)
You can also use Peamutt Butter!

Optional: If your dough feels sticky, sprinkle in a little more oat flour or use brown rice flour for a wheat-sensitive option.

👩🍳 Step-by-Step:

Step 1. Prep your pumpkin, slice in half.
Step 1. Scoop out the seeds and stringy bits!

Step 3. Bake at 200°C for 45–60 minutes until soft, then let it cool.
Step 4. Remove all of the skin. Scoop out the cooked flesh.

Step 5. Blend the pumpkin flesh until smooth.
Step 6. Grind your oats in a food processor until powdery.

Step 7. In a bowl, combine 1 cup oat flour, ½ cup pumpkin purée, and ¼ cup peanut butter.
Step 8.Mix until a sticky dough forms, then roll it out on a lightly floured surface.

Step 9. Cut into your favourite shapes pumpkins, bones, or even little ghosts if you’re feeling festive!
Step 10. Bake at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until firm. Let them cool completely before serving to your pup! (This might be the hardest step for them to wait through!)

Step 11. It's treat time! ENJOY!
Once cool, serve to your furry food critic and wait for the tail wag of approval!
Chicken (our She-E-O) recommends pairing them with a blanket and a snuggle!

🧡 Storage Tips:

Keep the treats in an airtight container for up to a week!

🎃 Pumpkin?

Dogs can safely enjoy the flesh of a pumpkin. but only when it’s properly prepared. The stem, leaves, and skin can be harmful, and carved pumpkins that have been sitting out should always be avoided due to mold and bacteria risk.

Plain, cooked pumpkin is a great addition to your dog’s diet in moderation. It’s gentle on the stomach, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients, but feed in moderation as too much can lead to tummy upsets.