An adorable little sweet potato pie for dogs is a fun and tasty way to spoil your pup with something special. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, your dog’s birthday, or just want to bake up a homemade dessert for your furry best friend, this pie is sure to bring on lots of tail wags and happy licks!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
There’s something so satisfying about making a special dessert just for your dog. Watching them devour it with pure joy makes it all the more rewarding. And there are so many reasons this recipe will become a favorite.
Wholesome Ingredients – These pies are made with real food. There’s nothing artificial, no mystery ingredients, and no fillers. Just simple, nutritious stuff you’ll feel great about giving your pup.
Dog Safe – Unlike people’s sweet potato pies that often contain nutmeg or other unsafe spices, this skips any that could be harmful to dogs.
Easy to Make – No complicated steps here! Just a little mixing, a little baking, and you’re done.
Simple to Customize – You can easily tweak the ingredients to suit your dog’s dietary needs or preferences. Swap the flour, change up the filling, or leave off the topping.
Economical – These homemade pies cost way less than store-bought dog treats, and you get the bonus of knowing exactly what’s in them.
Celebration Ready – Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, or just making an ordinary day feel extra special. Who says dogs can’t enjoy dessert, too?
Ingredients and What They Bring to the Pie
Let’s break down what goes into these pup-approved pies. Each part plays a tasty role in making them something special.
For the pie crust:
- Oat Flour – The base of the crust and a flour that’s easy for dogs to digest.
- Applesauce – Adds flavor and natural sweetness to the crust.
- Egg – Adds protein and binds the crust.
For the pie filling:
- Cooked Sweet Potato – The star of the pie!
- Egg – Adds protein and gives it a rich and smooth texture.
- Ground Cinnamon – For flavor, and yes, it is safe for dogs in small amounts.
For the pie topping:
- Plain Greek Yogurt – Creamy with probiotics.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
When making these sweet potato pie treats, there are some simple swaps you can make:
Sweet Potato – You can use butternut squash, acorn squash, or plain pumpkin puree.
For a touch of sweetness – Add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the filling mixture.
Oat flour – Make your own by blending uncooked old-fashioned oats until fine. 1 cup of oats makes about 3/4 cup of flour.
Other flours – White or brown rice flour, all-purpose flour, or a 50/50 mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour will work.
Equipment Needed
You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these pies. But just in case, here’s a list:
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- 12-cup Mini Muffin Pan
How to Make Sweet Potato Pie for Dogs
These mini sweet potato pie treats come together in just a few simple steps. Here’s what to do:
- Bake a large sweet potato at 375°F for about 45 minutes or until you can easily pierce it with a fork. Let it cool and then scoop out the flesh and mash it. Discard the skin.
- Combine oat flour, egg, and applesauce in a bowl.
- Place a tablespoon of the mixture into each cup of a 12-cup mini muffin pan.
- Use a spoon to press the mixture down and up the sides of each cup.
- Place the mashed sweet potato, egg, and applesauce in a large bowl.
- Stir to combine the filling ingredients until smooth.
- Bake the crusts at 350°F for 8 minutes.
- Spoon the filling into the muffin pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool the pies to room temperature.
- Top the pies with a dollop of Greek yogurt, either before or after you remove the pies from the pan.
How to Store the Pies and How Long They Last
Store the pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For longer storage, freeze them without the yogurt topping. Place the pies on a baking sheet with space between each one and freeze until solid (about 2 hours). Then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag and keep them frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Can people eat this sweet potato pie?
Yes! All of the ingredients are safe for human consumption. Give one a try, you might like it for a mini dessert too.
More Dog Dessert Recipes
Do you want to make some more tasty desserts for your dog? Try these recipes:
- Apple Pie for Dogs
- Banana Cake for Dogs
- Blueberry Pie for Dogs
- Carrot Cake for Dogs
- Cheesecake for Dogs
- Meat Cake for Dogs
- Pumpkin Dog Cake
Find lots of recipes for dog treats here on Spoiled Hounds!
Sweet Potato Pie for Dogs
Ingredients
Crust
- ¾ cup Oat Flour
- ½ cup Applesauce
- 1 Egg
Filling
- ¾ cup Cooked Sweet Potato
- 1 Egg
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Topping
- ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
Instructions
- If needed, bake a large sweet potato at 375°F about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until it is fork-tender. When it is cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and discard the skin. Mash or puree the flesh and measure ¾ cup to use for the filling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, applesauce and egg.
- Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each cup in a 12-cup mini muffin tin. Use a small spoon to press down the center of the dough and up around the sides to form a shallow well.
- Bake crusts for 8 minutes.
- While the crusts are baking, prepare the filling by combining sweet potato, egg, and cinnamon.
- Spoon about a teaspoon of filling onto each crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from oven and allow the pies to cool to room temperature.
- Top each pie with a small dollop of Greek Yogurt (best to do this right before serving).
Notes
Nutrition
Serving Amount
One of these mini pies is just right for a medium or large dog. Small dogs should get only a portion of one.
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. If you’re not sure what that looks like for your pup, it’s always a good idea to check in with your vet.
And as with any new food, start with a small amount to make sure your dog doesn’t have any sensitivities or allergies.
Very Nice Reciepe. I m loving It. My dog will also like it..
Hi. How do I know the pies are done please ?
The pies are done when the internal temperature is 175°F or when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.