Description
Turkey and Pumpkin Balls for Dogs are a delicious, healthy homemade treat that’s grain-free and perfect for pups with sensitive stomachs. Made with lean turkey, fiber-rich pumpkin, and natural peanut butter, these treats are easy to prepare and will have your dog begging for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup canned pumpkin (pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (make sure it does not contain xylitol)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional, for added texture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, canned pumpkin, natural peanut butter, egg, and rolled oats (if using). Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the balls are firm and cooked through.
- Allow the treats to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving them to your dog.
Notes
- Make sure to use peanut butter that does not contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- You can substitute ground chicken or beef for turkey if preferred.
- Store treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
