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THE BEST OF HALLOWEEN DOG TREATS RECIPES THAT YOU CAN DIY AT HOME
What is Halloween really about if not costumes and tricks and treats? Oh, Treats! The yummy, spooky, eerily tasty treats! And is there really a sight better than watching your adorable little boo gulp down the last bit of the savories you specially hand made for him? Let’s bring in the spookiest season of them all with some special Halloween dog treats recipes that you can DIY at home!
NO-BAKE HALLOWEEN INSPIRED DOG TREATS
1. BANANA GHOST
These cutely spooky-looking Banana Ghosts make absolutely goofy dog treats that contain all dog-safe ingredients, including, a safer chocolate alternative- Carob.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Bananas
- 1/2 cup Carob powder
- 1¼ cup Goat Milk
- 1 tsp honey
- Ice cream sticks or skewers with pointed edge cut off
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut the bananas in half from the middle and insert stick from the bottom of each piece to have the tapering side up
- Whisk the Carob Powder, goat’s milk and honey together to form a semi-thick paste
- Dip the bananas on skewer/ stick in the paste to coat it completely
- Refrigerate for a couple of hours
- Decorate as desired
2. PUP-KIN PIE BY THE HONEST KITCHEN
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These no-bake pup-kin pies are easy to make and super easy on your dog’s tummy. They make the perfect Halloween and Fall inspired dog treats.
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FROZEN DOG TREATS
1. BOO-NANA MUMMY
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Bananas
- Plain, unsweetened greek yogurt
- Honey
- Unsweetened Peanut Butter
- Ice cream sticks/ skewers with sharp edges cut off
- Piping bag
- Shredded coconut for decoration (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut the Bananas in half from the middle and insert the stick from the bottom to have tapering side up
- Mix the greek yogurt and honey together to have a creamy texture
- Dip the bananas in the yogurt, honey mix to coat them completely
- Put the peanut butter in the piping bag and create a bandage design on the dipped banans
- Freeze for a couple of hours
2. DAY OF THE DEAD FROZEN TREATS BY GOLDEN DAILY SCOOP
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These Day of the dead treats will really make your Halloween come alive! Not only are they really intricate and fun-looking but also a quick way to get wholesome ingredients into your dog’s diet.
OFF-BEAT DOG TREATS
1. FRANKENSTEIN’S RICE KRISPIES
Is Halloween really complete without Frankenstein? Here’s a fun little treat recipe you can DIY for your little monster.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups Unsweetened rice Krispies
- Honey
- Green food coloring
- Carob paste made in goat milk
- 2 tb sp Unsalted butter
- You can use your dog’s kibble dipped in cream as eyes
- Coconut oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt Butter in a saucepan
- Add food coloring and honey and stir all three ingredients blend well into a liquid consistency
- Turn off gas and pour into a mixing bowl
- Add rice Krispies immediately and mix until all the Krispies are well coated and green
- Spray hands with non-stick cooking spray then shape rice Krispie treat mixture into little squares
- Add carob paste on top to make it look like Frankenstein’s head and a line of it as mouth
- Add coated kibbles as eyes
2. PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE FOR DOGS by NATIVE PET
If your pup is a regular at Starbucks and a Puppuccino fan, he’s going to love this Fall inspired Pup-kin Spice Latte! Imagine what a great picture it’ll make when you and your pup respectively pose with your own Pumpkin spice lattes in the midst of fall colors!
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3. PUSH POPS by THE DAPPLE
Everything about this treat looks so so good. The colors, the ingredients, the covering, the dogs! They’re the perfect treat for fall puppy parties and Howloween get-togethers and are sure to be a huge hit with all pups.
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BAKED HALLOWEEN DOG TREATS RECIPES
1. BACON PUPCAKE
INGREDIENTS FOR 6 CUPCAKES
- 1 cup whole wheat or oats flour
- 1/2 cup goat milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp applesauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- 2 strips bacon, cooked and cut in pieces
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except bacon and whisk until combined
- Add in bacon crumbles
- Spoon into muffin tin that is lined with cupcake wrappers
- Bake till muffins appear golden brown. It should take 18-20 minutes
- Insert a toothpick in the muffin. If it comes out clean, your muffins are ready
- Add some more bacon pieces on top to make it really appealing to your pup
2. EASY PUMPKIN DOG TREATS by DALMATION DIY
These DIY, homemade Halloween dog treats are so easy to make. They just have 2- 3 ingredients and can be used as treats, food toppers, light snacks etc.
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STORE-BOUGHT TREATS FOR THE NON-DIYers
1. ZUKE’S MINI NATURALS PUMPKIN
2. The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. Berried Bones Mixed Berries & Pumpkin Dog Treats
3. BOCCE’S BAKERY MONSTER MUNCH
4. MUTTSTER MASH PUP PIE DOG TREAT
That sums up the list of my favorite Halloween-inspired dog treats for this season. DO let me know in the comments below if you tried any of these recipes or bought any of ’em. Happy Halloween ya Crazies!!
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