Chewy Sweet Potato Dog Treats
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Chewy Sweet Potato Dog Treats - Homemade sweet potato treats your dog will do flips for!
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It's almost fall, ya' all. It's been a little while since I made Belle some homemade dog treats, so I thought this would be a perfect time. Our family is headed to Disney World next week. We're spending five days in the parks and then will be boarding the Disney Dream for a Bahamian cruise. It will be the first time our kids have ever been on a plane, ever been to Disney. . .ever seen the ocean. We're so excited.
It does mean, however, we need to leave our furry family member at home. She does have her favorite sitter coming to the house to stay with her while we're gone, however, so we know she'll be just fine. 😉
To make our time away a little easier on Belle, however, I thought these sweet potato treats would keep her happy while we're on our trip. So, let's get started!
How to Make Chewy Sweet Potato Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- Cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice sweet potato into long strips about ¼" thick.
- For smaller pieces, slice each of the long strips in half (optional).
- Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil.
- Lay sweet potato slices evenly onto a lined baking pan.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 2 ½ - 3 hours.
- Allow to cool and store in a ziplock bag or airtight container in the fridge.
- Treats will keep 2-3 weeks in the fridge and up to 4 months in the freezer.
Belle always likes to check out the ingredients before I start making treats.
She's a big fan of banana, but . . .it didn't take her long to become good friends with this sweet potato! 😉
These chewy sweet potato dog treats come together with only three ingredients. Yep, you heard me. THREE ingredients. Pretty incredible, right? Let me show you how I made them.
Start by slicing the sweet potato length-wise into long pieces. If you'd like to peel your sweet potato, you can. It's not necessary though.
Because I like my treats to go a bit further, I take each of the slices and cut them in half. They're really going to "skinny up" in the oven, but I'm okay with that. I didn't want too thick of slices for Belle.
After you toss the slices with olive oil, you sprinkle on a little cinnamon and then place them into the oven.
See how they kind of shrivel up into skinnier strips after baking? Again, if you'd like thicker strips, just don't cut the slices in half.
The texture of the treats after baking is flexible and chewy. Belle LOVES the texture. I love that the treats are so good for her!
While these chewy sweet potato dog treats can be made year-round, I especially like making them in the fall. Bringing in those fall flavors of sweet potato and cinnamon.
I often make a batch of these sweet potato slices and a batch of my peanut butter pumpkin dog treats.
Belle loves being my official taste tester and these chewy sweet potato dog treats got two paws up! I hope your fur baby loves them, too!
Chewy Sweet Potato Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 ½ olive oil
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice sweet potato into long strips about ¼" thick.
- For smaller pieces, slice each of the long strips in half (optional).
- Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil.
- Lay sweet potato slices evenly onto a lined baking pan.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 2 ½ - 3 hours.
- Allow to cool and store in a ziplock bag or airtight container in the fridge.
- Treats will keep 2-3 weeks in the fridge and up to 4 months in the freezer.
Notes
- Uniform Slicing: Aim for uniform thickness when slicing the sweet potato strips. This ensures even baking and consistent texture throughout the treats. If you have a mandoline slicer, it can be helpful in achieving uniform slices quickly and efficiently.
- Adjust Baking Time: Keep an eye on the treats while they're baking, especially towards the end of the baking time. Depending on the thickness of the sweet potato slices and your oven's temperature accuracy, the treats may require slightly more or less time to achieve the desired chewy texture. Adjust the baking time accordingly to avoid undercooking or overcooking.
- Storage and Freshness: To prolong the shelf life of the treats, store them properly in either the fridge or freezer. While they can last up to 2-3 weeks in the fridge, storing them in the freezer can extend their freshness for up to 4 months. Be sure to use a zip-top bag or an airtight container to prevent moisture loss and freezer burn.
I am sorta confused with how to prepare these treats. One site says to peal, yet another says not necessary. I have been making these for my dog for a few years, but always pealed. Recently I read pealing is not needed. Please let me know, cause I am going to be making a batch tomorrow. When I make a batch, it is using a case of sweet potatoes.
Thanks for your question! You can actually do it either way. Peeling the sweet potatoes is optional — the skins are safe for most dogs and contain extra fiber and nutrients, but some people prefer to peel them because it can make the treats a little easier to digest for dogs with sensitive stomachs. If you leave the skins on, just make sure to wash the sweet potatoes well before slicing. Since you’ve been peeling them for years and it’s worked well for your dog, it’s perfectly fine to keep doing it that way!
Ran across this recipe in November 2016. Our two Sheepies really enjoy this treat. Thanks for sharing it.
I use a food processor to make potato-chip style treats. Cut them using the 4 mm blade (about an 1/8th of an inch thick). Find that they bake nicely at this thickness. Using the 6 mm blade (just under 1/4th inch thick) results in either longer cooking times or in chewier treats.
My dog does love these, but please note-those are not sliced 1/4".
I sliced mine 1/4" and they took over 4 hours. The photo is more like 1/8" if even that.
Once done and cooled you'll find your pet loves having something different!
Such a super healthy dog treat! I'm sure your dog appreciates all the effort!
Belle appreciates all of the treats made in the kitchen. The sweet potato treats are one of her favorites!