These crunchy pumpkin seed dog treats are made with applesauce, oat flour, and ground pumpkin seeds. A wholesome homemade cookie that’s perfect for fall or anytime you want to treat your pup!
Course Dog Treats
Cuisine Dog
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Calories 60kcal
Author Renee Dobbs
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsoat flour
1tablespoonground pumpkin seeds
1/2cupunsweetened applesauce
1egg
1tablespoonraw pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas)optional for decorating
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine oat flour and ground pumpkin seeds.
In a small bowl, mix together the applesauce and egg until well combined.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine into a dough.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out until about 1/4 inch thick.
Use a cookie cutter to cut out treats. Gather scraps and re-roll until all the dough is used.
Place the cutouts on the prepared baking sheet.
Place a pumpkin seed on top of each treat if desired.
Bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove the baked treats from oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Notes
You can make ground pumpkin seeds by grinding raw pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas) or plain unsalted pumpkin seeds (roasted or raw) in a spice grinder, food processor, or blender.