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Every December, holiday baking fills the house with sweetness — gingerbread, fudge, pies — but most of it isn’t safe for dogs. That’s why I started making homemade healthy dog treats for Christmas. With a few simple, wholesome ingredients, you can give your pup festive cookies that look like holiday desserts but are nourishing and safe for them to enjoy.
Dogs love being part of the celebration, and making healthy treats means they don’t have to miss out. Unlike store-bought snacks, homemade recipes let you skip fillers, sugar, and preservatives. The result? Holiday cookies that look festive, taste delicious, and actually support your pup’s health.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups oat flour
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup spinach purée (blanched and blended)
1 egg
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix applesauce, spinach, and egg.
Stir in oat flour until a dough forms.
Roll and cut into Christmas tree shapes.
Bake 12–15 minutes until firm but soft.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups oat flour
½ cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
¼ cup chopped unsweetened cranberries
1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
1 egg
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mix pumpkin, egg, and coconut oil.
Stir in flour and cranberries until combined.
Roll and cut into snowflake shapes.
Bake 12–15 minutes until chewy.
All-Natural: No sugar, no chocolate, no artificial colors.
Veggie Power: Spinach, pumpkin, and apple pack vitamins and fiber.
Festive & Fun: Tree and snowflake shapes make them holiday-ready.
Gentle & Wholesome: Easy to digest with oat flour.
| Ingredient | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Spinach | Iron, vitamin C, antioxidants |
| Apple | Fiber & natural sweetness |
| Pumpkin | Vitamin A & fiber for digestion |
| Cranberries | Antioxidants, urinary support |
| Oat flour | Gluten-free, gentle on stomach |
Supports Digestion: Fiber from apples, pumpkin, and oats.
Boosts Immunity: Spinach and cranberries add antioxidants.
Skin & Coat Health: Coconut oil adds healthy fats.
Balanced Energy: Egg and oats give lasting fuel.
Swap spinach for kale purée for extra green color.
Use blueberries instead of cranberries.
Add a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut flakes for a snowy look.
Make mini-bites for training or bigger cookies for gifting.
Baked treats: Store in airtight tin 7–10 days.
Freezer: Up to 2 months.
Too dry? Add 1–2 tbsp applesauce or pumpkin.
Too sticky? Dust with oat flour before rolling.
Color too dull? Add more spinach or beet powder for vibrancy.
Holiday baking is always special, but when the treats are for your dog, it’s pure joy. Most pups hover nearby, noses twitching, tails wagging, as if they know something magical is happening. By the time the cookies cool, you’re not just baking — you’re making memories together.
These homemade healthy dog treats for Christmas are festive, safe, and nourishing — the perfect way to share holiday cheer with your pup. From spinach apple trees to pumpkin cranberry snowflakes, they’re proof that healthy and fun can go paw in paw. Because Christmas isn’t complete until every family member — furry ones included — gets a taste of the season. 🎄🐾
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