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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment (or grease with cooking spray). 
  1. 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. 
  2. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. Form the dough into a disc. 
  3. On floured parchment paper, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thick. 
  4. Cut shapes with a cookie cutter and place them an inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. 
  5. 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.