If your dog loves soft and chewy treats, these Turmeric Dog Treats are going to be a hit. They’re made with simple, dog-friendly ingredients and include all the classic components of golden paste, like turmeric, black pepper, and coconut oil. The bright color, warm flavor, and nourishing ingredients make these treats a delicious and wholesome way to spoil your pup.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
There’s something so delightful about making homemade treats for your dog and watching the excitement build as they sniff around the kitchen. These little goodies come together easily, taste great to dogs, and feel extra special. There are so many reasons this recipe will be a favorite.
Turmeric Benefits – Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, being a potent antioxidant, and detoxifying to enhance liver function.
Wholesome Ingredients – Made with simple, dog-safe, and nutritious ingredients, these treats give you peace of mind about what you’re feeding your pup.
Easy to Make – Just mix everything together, fill your favorite molds, and bake. It’s a quick and simple process from start to finish.
Simple to Customize – You can make adjustments to fit your dog’s taste preferences or dietary needs.
Economical – Homemade dog treats cost far less than fancy store-bought options, and these are every bit as delicious.
Ingredients and What They Bring to the Treats
These treats are made with just a handful of pantry staples, each contributing something useful to the texture, flavor, or nutrition.
- Sweet potato gives natural sweetness, moisture, and flavor.
- Egg provides structure and helps everything hold together.
- Coconut oil supplies healthy fats and supports the soft and chewy texture.
- Oat flour creates a gentle, dog-friendly base that bakes well.
- Old-fashioned oats add texture and extra fiber.
- Turmeric offers antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Black pepper increases the absorption of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
It’s simple to swap a few ingredients depending on what you have or what your dog prefers.
- Sweet Potato: You can substitute it with unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or plain pumpkin puree.
- Oat Flour: Make it by blending old-fashioned oats until fine. One cup of oats makes about 3/4 cup of flour.
- Other Flours: Rice flour, all-purpose flour, or a 50-50 mixture of all-purpose and whole wheat flour can be used. Whole wheat flour alone is too dense. Do not use coconut flour because it absorbs too much moisture.
Equipment Needed
You’ll need basic kitchen items for making the dough. For baking, any silicone baking mold will work for shaping the treats. Paw and bone-shaped molds make them extra cute.
How to Make Turmeric Dog Treats
These treats come together easily and bake into soft, chewy bites your dog will love. Here’s what to do:
- Prepare the sweet potato by boiling peeled cubes until tender or baking a whole sweet potato until soft. Mash and cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and place silicone molds on a baking sheet for stability.
- Stir together the mashed sweet potato, egg, and coconut oil until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, stir or whisk the oat flour, oats, turmeric, and black pepper.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and combine until a smooth dough forms.
- Spoon or press the dough into the molds.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes. Allow the treats to cool completely before removing them from the molds.
Recipe Tip
For crunchier treats, place the baked treats on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 200°F until drier and crisp, about 20-30 minutes. This also increases shelf life and allows for storing at room temperature.
How to Store the Treats and How Long They Last
Store the treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
For longer storage, place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Can people eat these treats?
Yes, they sure can. All the ingredients are safe for people. Give one a taste, and you may enjoy it.
More Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more tasty treats to spoil your dog with? Try these recipes:
- Brewer’s Yeast Dog Treats
- Chamomile Dog Treats
- Chickpea Dog Treats
- Fennel Dog Treats
- Pumpkin Spice Dog Treats
- Salmon and Sweet Potato Dog Treats
- Spirulina Dog Treats
- Sunflower Seed Dog Treats
Find lots of easy recipes for baked dog treats right here on Spoiled Hounds.
Turmeric Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Instructions
- You can either boil sweet potato cubes (without skin) until fork-tender or bake a sweet potato at 425°F for 45 minutes or until soft when pierced with a fork. Mash the boiled cubes or baked flesh with a fork. Cool it to room temperature before using it to make the treats.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place silicone molds on a baking sheet for stability.
- Place mashed sweet potato, egg, and coconut oil in a bowl. Stir until combined and smooth.
- Place the oat flour, oats, turmeric, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir or whisk to combine.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and combine well.
- Place the dough into the molds. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Allow to cool completely before removing from the molds.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving Amount
Treats should not exceed 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories. If you’re unsure how much to give, consult your veterinarian.
If your dog has never had one of these ingredients before, begin with a small piece to make sure they don’t have any sensitivities or adverse reactions.
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Thank you for your kind words! I love hearing how you make the recipes work with what you have, and pumpkin is a perfect substitute. The image of her licking up the crumbs made me smile. It truly means so much to know you come back to the site and trust the recipes.