Make your pup feel like part of the feast with these fun and festive Thanksgiving dog treats! They’re made with real leftover turkey, sweet potatoes, and green beans. They’re a simple way to include your furry best friend in the holiday fun. So if you’re looking for a way to use up those dinner leftovers, this is it! Your dog is going to gobble these right up!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
There’s something extra special about sharing homemade goodies with your dog, especially around the holidays. While you’re plating up all the fixings for your family, why not have something tasty on hand for your four-legged friend, too? These treats are sure to become a Thanksgiving tradition!
Wholesome Ingredients – These treats are made with real food like leftover turkey, sweet potatoes, and green beans. No weird fillers or mystery stuff, just good ingredients your dog will love.
Perfect Use of Leftovers – Got extra turkey and sides? Instead of letting them go to waste (or forcing yourself into one more turkey sandwich), use them to make something tail-waggingly awesome for your dog.
Simple & Quick – No fancy gadgets or complicated steps required. Just mix, roll, cut, and bake.
Tail-Wagging Flavor – Dogs go crazy for turkey, and the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes gives these treats a flavor boost. It’s basically a mini Thanksgiving feast in biscuit form.
Ingredients and What They Bring to the Treats
This recipe uses simple, dog-safe ingredients that pack in flavor and nutrition. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Turkey – A great source of lean protein. Use either white or dark meat.
- Sweet Potato – Naturally sweet and packed with fiber and vitamins.
- Green Beans – A veggie full of nutrients and low in calories.
- Egg – Helps bind the dough together and adds more protein.
- Brown Rice Flour – A gluten-free flour that’s easy for dogs to digest.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
When making homemade treats, it’s always good to know your options and keep things dog-friendly.
- Use plain sweet potatoes, not candied or casserole-style versions with added sugar, spices, or marshmallows.
- If your green beans were cooked with seasoning or butter, rinse them well before using, or use raw ones!
- You can swap out green beans for other dog-safe veggies like cooked carrots or peas.
- No sweet potato on hand? Use plain pumpkin puree instead (just make sure it’s not pie filling, which can contain spices like nutmeg that aren’t safe for dogs).
- Don’t have brown rice flour? Blend up dry brown rice in a food processor to make your own. You can also use oat flour or all-purpose flour. If using whole wheat flour, mix it with another flour so the dough isn’t too dense.
Equipment Needed
You probably have all the basic kitchen tools like bowls and measuring cups. You’ll need a food processor to grind up the turkey. You can use any cookie cutters, but dog bone cookie cutters make them extra cute.
How to Make Thanksgiving Treats for Dogs
Take those Thanksgiving leftovers and turn them into drool-worthy treats your pup will be thankful for! Here’s how:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat (or lightly grease it).
- Chop the green beans into ¼-inch pieces and shred the turkey.
- In a food processor, combine shredded turkey, mashed sweet potato, and egg until blended.
- Scoop the mixture into a bowl and fold in the green beans.
- Add brown rice flour a bit at a time until a dough forms that’s firm and rollable.
- Roll the dough out on a flat surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut into shapes using a cookie cutter and place on the baking sheet. Gather and re-roll scraps as needed.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until set and slightly golden.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
How to Store the Treats and How Long They Last
Because these treats contain meat, they must be refrigerated. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
For longer storage, freeze them! Place the cooled treats in a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or serve cold for a refreshing frozen treat.
Can people eat these treats?
Yep, they’re safe for humans! If you’re curious, go ahead and try one. Just remember, they’re made with no seasoning or salt, so they might be a little bland to our taste buds (but your dog will think they’re gourmet!).
More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Do you want to make some other tasty treats for your dog? Here are some popular ones:
- Apple Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats
- Chicken Pot Pie for Dogs
- Christmas Dog Treats
- Cranberry Dog Treats
- Ground Turkey Dog Treats
- Lamb and Mint Dog Treats
- Turkey and Cranberry Dog Treats
Find more easy dog treat recipes here on Spoiled Hounds!
Thanksgiving Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ½ cup Cooked Green Beans
- 1 cup Cooked and Shredded Turkey
- ½ cup Cooked and Mashed Sweet Potato
- 1 Egg
- ¾ cup Brown Rice Flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Cut green beans into ¼-inch pieces.
- In a food processor, combine shredded turkey, mashed sweet potato and egg.
- Place mixture from the processor in a medium bowl.
- Fold in cut green beans.
- Add brown rice flour a little at a time and combine until a rollable dough has formed.
- Place the dough on a flat surface and roll out the dough until it is ¼ to ½-inch thick.
- Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut out shapes and place the cutouts on the baking sheet. Re-roll and cut dough as needed.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving Amount
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. Always check with your vet if you’re unsure how much your dog can have.
If your dog hasn’t tried any of these ingredients before, start with just one treat to make sure everything agrees with their tummy.
Nice Food for my dog.
Knowing my whippet Tuco, he and I both are going to love these. I cannot wait to make them…..Apple & peanut butter cookies, also the banana pumpkin cookies.
Thank you kindly for all the knowledge you give us.
Tuco & Tami
Amazing ideas for Thanksgiving canine treats! Our pets must be able to celebrate the season with us. Dog Treats Some of these recipes sound perfect for the Thanksgiving meal I’ll be cooking for my dog.