This morning, I spent some time baking a batch of affordable and nutritious doggie treats using all ingredients sourced from Aldi. Here’s the detailed recipe I followed:
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup of canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional, but adds a nice touch of flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when your treats are prepared.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, canned pumpkin, and egg. If you’re using cinnamon, add it now. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Prepare the Piping Bag: To shape the treats, take a Ziploc bag and fill it with the mixture. Seal the bag, and then cut off one of the bottom corners to create a makeshift piping bag.
- Form the Treats: Squeeze the mixture out of the Ziploc bag onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, forming small dollops or any desired shape.
- Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. The treats should be firm but not overly hard when done.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the treats to cool completely on a wire rack before serving them to your furry friend.
These homemade dog treats are not only cost-effective but also healthy, made with simple ingredients you can trust.