5 Homemade Treats for Your Family Pooch

If you have a beloved family pet then chances are you'd love to treat them to a great snack. Did you know that you can make them healthy and great tasting treats right in your own kitchen? Well you can. In honor of Babble.com's new pet blog, Babble Pets, we rounded up 5 scrumptious recipes that will have your furry friends begging for more!


Cinnamon Bun Bites1. Cinnamon Bun Bites
They look so realistic your kids might think they're for them. Made with whole wheat flour canola oil, cinnamon & honey. One whiff and your dogs will think they're in heaven.

Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup water or milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Cream cheese drizzle (optional): 1/4 cup light cream cheese
1-2 Tbsp. milk or water

Related: 3 pet-iquette tips for bringing your pup to work

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.

- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl stir together water, oil and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until you have a soft dough.

- On a lightly floured surface, roll or pat the dough into a rectangle that measures roughly 8×14-inch. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon and nuts, if using. Starting from a long edge, roll up jelly-role style and pinch the edge to seal. Using a sharp serrated knife or (even better) dental floss, slice half an inch thick and place slices cut side down on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

- Bake for about 15 minutes, until springy to the touch. Wait until they have cooled completely before you spread them with cream cheese.

- Makes about 2 dozen biscuits. Store extra in a tightly covered container of freeze. If they are frosted, store the container in the fridge.



Pretzel-Shaped Pup Snacks2. Pretzel-Shaped Pup Snacks
These crunchy pretzels will have your dog sitting pretty. Add in a spoonful of ground flaxseed for an extra punch of fiber.
Make pretzel-shaped pup snacks











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Beefy Hearts3. Beefy Hearts
Want to show your dogs how much you love them? Make them these beefy hearts and watch their hearts melt.
Make beefy hearts











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Carrot and Oat Dog Biscuits4. Carrot and Oat Dog Biscuits
Gorgeous and good for them. These crunchy little biscuits are chock full of: carrot juice, oats and peanut butter. At only 20 calories each you can give them extra.
Make carrot and oat dog biscuits





















Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats5. Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Adorable pumpkin and peanut butter treats made in the shape of gingerbread men. Shake things up simply by swapping out the cookie cutter!
Make pumplin and peanut butter dog treats













- By Paula Jones
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