Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats Recipe

Wholesome Bites Straight From My Kitchen to My Dog’s Heart

Some recipes come from family.
This one came from love.

It was a crisp Sunday morning. Ruby was curled up beside me as I peeled apples for a pie. Her eyes said it all: “Is that for me?”

So I did what any dog mom would do — I made something just for her.

This cozy Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats recipe is fall in a bite — soft, nourishing, and tail-waggingly good .

Ruby used to get bored with the same old store-bought snacks. I’d flip the bag and see ingredients I couldn’t pronounce.

So I started experimenting — with banana peanut butter treats , Greek yogurt recipes , even frozen applesauce cubes .

But pumpkin + apple?

It made Ruby happy before the oven even finished preheating.

And bonus? It made my whole house smell like a dog-friendly pie shop.

Let’s break it down — like a dog nutritionist, but in dog mom language.

• Pumpkin Purée – Full of fiber, helps Ruby’s digestion

• Apples (peeled, finely diced) – Sweet, crunchy, rich in vitamin C and A

• Oats – Keeps her full, gentle on the tummy
  👉 Try Pumpkin Oatmeal Applesauce Treats

• Egg – Adds protein and binds everything

• Cinnamon (optional) – Adds cozy scent (just a pinch)

Want to skip oats? These No-Oats Banana Treats are a great option.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)

• 1 small apple, peeled & finely diced

• 2 ½ cups rolled oats (or almond flour for grain-free)

• 1 egg

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

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

2. Blend oats for finer texture (optional).

3. Mix pumpkin, egg, apple, cinnamon.

4. Stir in oats until dough forms.

5. Roll into balls or press into silicone molds
   ➡ Need tips? See Silicone Mold Treats Guide

6. Bake 25–30 min until golden and firm.

Cool completely before Ruby gets a taste. She’ll thank you with sparkly eyes 🐾

Every time I roll out the dough, Ruby sits like a statue.

She knows what’s coming. She watches the tray go into the oven like it’s sacred.

When the timer dings?
Zoomies. Every. Time.

This isn’t just baking. It’s memory-making 

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Just like her birthday cake , this ritual gives us more than food. It gives us joy.

Want to switch things up?

• Sub pumpkin with applesauce

• Add shredded carrots (like in Carrot Vitamin Treats )

• Use silicone molds and freeze into pumpkin popsicles

• Or try no-bake peanut butter snacks when you’re short on time

Creator: @toronto.frenchie – Simple & clear visuals for freezing pumpkin-apple treats.

🧊 Note: You can customize the recipe however you like!
In this video, there's pumpkin purée, apples, and water —
but just like in the recipe from this blog, you can also add oats if you want!

Make extra — you’ll need it.

• Room temp (sealed): 3–4 days

• Fridge: 7–10 days

• Freezer: Up to 2 months

✅ Always check before serving Ruby:

• No mold or odd smell

• Still firm or soft as intended

• No sliminess or color change

Want soft treats for senior dogs? Try these banana-based softies 

When buying ingredients:

• Pumpkin: Only 100% pumpkin purée (no sugar or spices)

• Apples: Organic if possible. Avoid bruised ones. No seeds.

• Oats: Rolled oats or old-fashioned oats (avoid instant)

• Eggs: Fresh, free-range if available

• Cinnamon: Only Ceylon for dogs (if used at all)

Avoid anything labeled “pumpkin pie mix” or “sweetened applesauce” — those are packed with sugar and unsafe extras for dogs.

Looking for savory? Try bacon-cheddar treats

Ruby isn’t “just a pet.”
She’s family. My sidekick. My snuggle bug.

These treats are a reminder that love lives in the little things — like taking 30 minutes to make something by hand.

If this recipe makes your heart warm like mine, don’t stop here.

Explore:

• Grain-Free Pumpkin Almond Treats

• Bacon Grease Treats (yes, for real)

• Sweet Potato Air Fryer Treats

Because Ruby deserves every bit of that tail wag.