Healthy Dog Treats
INGREDIENTS
- 2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Rastrello Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon honey
PREPARATION
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment (or grease with cooking spray).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and flax seed. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, EVOO, applesauce, pumpkin, and honey until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. Form the dough into a disc.
- On floured parchment paper, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut shapes with a cookie cutter and place them an inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the treats are deep golden brown and very hard. Cool completely on a rack before letting your pup enjoy.