You probably have friends or family members that have switched to a grain- and/or gluten-free diet.
These types of diets are also becoming more popular in the canine world.
These grain free dog treats are easy to make and only require five ingredients.
Coconut flour is naturally grain- and gluten-free. It is also rich in dietary fiber and low in sugar and carbohydrates.
Coconut flour is a great source of protein and healthy fats as well.
There is research to support both sides of the grain-free dog food diet, but ultimately the decision lies with you and your veterinarian.
Some dogs need to eat a grain-free diet for health reasons.
Some pet owners just want to feed their dog a grain-free diet for personal reasons.
Grain-Free Dog Treats Recipe
Whether your dog is completely grain-free or you're just looking to add healthier treats to his diet, these grain-free dog treats are a tasty option.
You could use a different type of flour if you prefer.
You could try almond, cashew, or hazelnut butter if you'd like to substitute peanut butter.
Sunflower seed butter will be a great choice if you're trying to avoid nuts.
PrintRecipe: Grain-Free Dog Treats with Coconut Flour
Most veterinarians don't recommend a grain free diet unless your dog has an allergy that requires this type of food. These grain free dog treats offer an easy way to reduce the amount of grain in your pet's diet without cutting it out completely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: about 20 treats 1x
- Category: Biscuit Treats
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups of coconut flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup and 2 tbsp. pumpkin puree
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and combine into a dough. As you'll see in my video guide above, I use a well greased mini muffin tin to bake these treats. You could also drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a well greased baking sheet and press the cookies down with a fork. No matter what shape you make them, bake the treats for about 12-15 minutes or until they're firm.
Let the dog treats cool completely before serving them to your pup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 2.4 grams
- Sodium: 49 mg
- Fat: 20.6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6.5 grams
- Fiber: 3.5 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
How to store: Store leftover treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 12-14 days.
Remember that homemade treats do not have the preservatives that store-bought products do.
They will not last as long. If you'd like, you can freeze these treats in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
For More Information
We publish many homemade dog food and treat recipes every month. For more recipes, pet food cooking tips, and advice, see our “Recipes” section.
If you're new to the home cooked dog food world, I recommend you read more about “How Much To Feed” to understand serving sizes, “What Supplements To Use” to create well-balanced meals, and “How To Store” for tips on simple and easy homemade dog food storing in a fridge or a freezer.
