We all know that sweet potatoes are good for humans, but did you know that they are also good for our pups too! We rounded up several sweet potato dog treats for you to make at home. Check them out, and if you have a recipe you would like to contribute, make sure to submit it!
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Sweet Potato Dog Treats from Mostly Vegan Always Vegetarian
MJ Hitchings of Mostly Vegan Always Vegetarian is not a fan of sweet potatoes, despite their great nutritional benefits. However, just because she hates them, does not mean she’s going to deprive her dogs of them, especially since they love them! Her recipe could not get any simpler. There’s only one ingredient – sweet potatoes! She bakes them for a long time on low heat. Here’s how to make her treats:
- 1 to 2 medium sweet potatoes washed, but not peeled
Preheat oven to 270 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the sweet potatoes into very thin slices – 1/32 to 1/16 inches thick. The wider the slices the longer they will take to dehydrate, so you could go to 1/8 if desired. Hitchings recommends using a mandoline slicer, but it also can be done with a sharp knife.
Place the sweet potato slices in a flat layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 60 to 90 minutes or until crunchy. Let cool before serving to your four legged friends. (more…)