Homemade Dog Treats for Fall

Every fall, my kitchen turns into a cozy little bakery — the smell of pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and apples seems to float through every corner of the house. My dog, Autumn , always sits right at the edge of the kitchen, head tilted, nose twitching, as if to say: “Don’t forget me!”

That’s when it hit me — why should she miss out on the season’s best flavors? Fall is full of dog-safe ingredients like pumpkin, apples, oats, and sweet potatoes. With just a few swaps, I realized I could make treats that fit perfectly with the cozy, festive vibe of autumn… and were just as healthy for her as they were delicious.

So, I rolled up my sleeves and started experimenting. The result? Two easy, wholesome recipes that now mark the beginning of fall in our home.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour

• ½ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)

• ½ apple, finely grated (no seeds or core)

• 1 egg

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for aroma — safe in small amounts)
  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix pumpkin puree, grated apple, and egg in a bowl.

3. Stir in oat flour and cinnamon until dough forms.

4. Roll out and cut into pumpkin or leaf-shaped cookies.

5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until crisp.

6. Let cool completely before serving.
   
   
   

Nutrition per treat (approx.):

• Calories: 30 kcal

• Protein: 1 g

• Fiber: 0.8 g

• Fat: 0.4 g
  
  
  

Ingredient Benefits:

• Pumpkin: Great for digestion, full of fiber.

• Apples: Vitamin A & C, natural sweetness.

• Oats: Gentle on tummies, provides energy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato

• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)

• ½ cup rolled oats (ground into flour)

• 1 egg
  
  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Mash sweet potato in a bowl, add peanut butter and egg.

3. Slowly stir in oat flour until mixture is thick.

4. Roll into small balls or press into silicone molds.

5. Bake for 15 minutes for soft bites, or longer for crunchy.

6. Cool fully before treating your pup.
   
   
   

Nutrition per treat (approx.):

• Calories: 35 kcal

• Protein: 1.5 g

• Fiber: 1 g

• Fat: 1 g

• Sweet Potato: Rich in beta-carotene for eye & immune health.

• Peanut Butter: Healthy fats + protein.

• Oats: Boosts energy, easy to digest.

• Room temperature: 2–3 days in an airtight container.

• Fridge: Up to 1 week.

• Freezer: Up to 2 months (thaw before serving).

What I love most isn’t just the baking — it’s the way Autumn seems to know when the oven timer beeps. She sits a little taller, tail thumping against the floor, eyes locked on me like she’s been waiting her whole life for that moment. Sharing these treats with her on a crisp fall afternoon while leaves scatter outside the window? That’s the kind of memory I’ll never forget.