• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour for sensitive tummies)

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ½ cup pure pumpkin purée

• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted

• 1 egg

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

• 2–4 tablespoons water or unsalted bone broth (as needed)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix applesauce, pumpkin purée, melted coconut oil, and egg until smooth.

3. Gradually stir in flour and cinnamon.

4. Add water or broth a little at a time until a firm dough forms.

5. Roll dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into bone shapes or small squares.

6. Place treats on baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until lightly golden.

7. Let cool completely before serving.

Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

• Small dogs: 1–2 treats per day

• Medium dogs: 2–3 treats per day

• Large dogs: 3–4 treats per day

The first time I baked these treats, the warm scent of pumpkin and coconut oil filled the kitchen. My dog sat patiently by the oven, tail thumping softly against the cabinet like a slow drumbeat. The moment I opened the door, his nose lifted, eyes wide with hopeful anticipation. When I handed him his first treat, he gently took it, trotted to his favorite spot, and crunched with pure happiness. Since that day, he waits in the same spot every time I bake, as if he knows something special is coming. These treats aren’t just snacks in our house—they’re little moments of joy we share together.