This dog treat mix in a jar is the perfect gift for all dog moms and pet parents! It’s filled with layers of oat flour, brown rice flour, carob powder, and carob chips, creating a beautiful and thoughtful present.
This wonderful homemade doggie gift is perfectly decorated for Christmas with an attached recipe card. Inside, the mix makes delicious carob dog treats – an ideal homemade holiday gift for any dog parent!
Why You’ll Love This Dog Treat Mix in a Jar Recipe
You’ll be proud to add this beautiful jar to any gift exchange that you go to! Or give it to a pet parent that you know really well. Inside, this mix will make homemade dog treats, which is something a lot of dog owners enjoy making.
This is a great way to give something thoughtful without having to go through all the effort of mixing and baking. Plus, you’re helping another dog owner make their own dog treats for their furry friend.
If you know someone who enjoys making dog biscuits – or maybe they want to but never found a recipe they like – then this dog biscuit mix is the perfect gift!
What Makes Dog Treat Mix the Perfect Gift for Pet Parents
This is the perfect gift because it takes all the shopping, research, and guesswork out of baking homemade treats. You’re giving them all the dry ingredients and the recipe. Now, all they have to do is add the wet ingredients and bake!
Plus, you can decorate it so that it’s customized for the person you’re giving it to. Add a photo of their pup or use their favorite colors. It’s always the perfect gift.
Ingredients
The dry mix recipe has only 4 simple ingredients. See below for what you need to make the treats.
- Oat Flour
- Brown Rice Flour
- Carob Powder
- Unsweetened Carob Chips
You can make oat flour and rice flour – just grind uncooked oats and rice (separately) in a blender or food processor until it has a flour consistency.
You’ll also need a glass jar with a capacity of at least 3 cups. A quart mason jar holds 4 cups.
For the treats:
- Large Egg
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Plain Pumpkin Puree
- Natural Unsweetened Peanut Butter
Do not use pumpkin pie mix because it may contain spices that are toxic to dogs.
Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener toxic to dogs.
How to Make Dog Treat Mix
It’s so simple to make the mix! Here’s what to do:
- Measure out the ingredients.
- Use a funnel to pour each ingredient into a mason jar and use a long spoon or gently tap the jar on the counter to level out each layer.
- Seal the jar with a lid.
Decorating the Jar
Make the jar festive with holiday decorations with ribbons, bows, and ornaments.
Attach a pretty tag that has the recipe for making the carob dog treats with the mix on it.
Click to download the carob dog treats recipe card tag.
How to Make Carob Dog Treats With the Mix
When you’re ready to make the treats, here’s what to do:
- Combine the dry mix ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine the egg, applesauce, pumpkin puree, and peanut butter in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture. Stir to combine into a dough.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out and cut the dough with a dog bone cookie cutter or a cutter of your choice.
- Place the cutouts on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
How Long the Mix Lasts
The treat mix in the sealed jar will last up to 3 months when stored in a cool dark place.
More Dog Treat Recipes
Do you want to make more festive dog treats for your dog or to give them as holiday gifts? Try these recipes:
- Christmas Dog Treats
- Coconut Dog Treats
- Cranberry Dog Treats
- Gingerbread Dog Treats
- Pumpkin Dog Cookies
- Snickerdoodle Dog Treats
Find lots of easy dog treat recipes right here on Spoiled Hounds!
Dog Treat Mix in a Jar
Equipment
- 3 cup capacity glass jar with a lid
Ingredients
For the mix
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 1/2 cup carob powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened carob chips
To make the treats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg
Instructions
For the mix
- Layer ingredients in the jar one at a time in the order listed.
- Seal the jar with the lid.
- Decorate the jar as desired.
To make the treats
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients from the jar.
- In a large bowl, add all wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and combine into a dough.
- With a rolling pin, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thickness.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut out the treats and place them on a non-stick or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
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