How To Make Football Jersey Dog Treats for Your MVP Pup
On game day, you can whip up some healthy dog treats that are in the shape of a football jersey. Find out how to make these homemade dog treats that are bound to score a touchdown with your pup!
What football game would be complete without some halftime treats? Besides all your two-legged friends, you’ll want to make sure all of your furry friends have something yummy to munch on during the game.
Whether you’re hosting a tailgate or having people and their pets over for the game, these football jersey dog treats will help you kick off your pet-friendly party. Plus, they’re healthy and easy to make, so you can be sure you’ll score a touchdown with your fur squad on game day.
As with any human food, pet parents looking to incorporate new foods in their dog’s diet should consult with their veterinarian beforehand.
Key Takeaways
- These homemade football jersey dog treats are made with simple, dog-safe ingredients.
- Always use xylitol-free peanut butter when baking treats for dogs.
- Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog's daily calories.
- Store leftover treats in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh.
Football Jersey Dog Treats Recipe
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Serving size: One treat per dog
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Bake time: 15 minutes
- Cool time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
Cookie ingredients:
- 1 heaping tbsp dog-safe peanut butter (check that it does not contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs)
Recommended Product
- 1 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Frosting ingredients:
- Natural blue food dye (or color of your choice) (optional)
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 4 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tsp milk
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Supplies
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 2 small mixing bowls
- Mixing spoons
- Measuring cup
- 1 football jersey cookie cutter
- Rolling pin
- 1 cookie sheet
- Cooking oil
- Piping bag (optional)
Instructions
For cookie dough:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Add flour, peanut butter, egg and water to a large mixing bowl.
3. Combine ingredients with a mixing spoon until mixture thickens. You can massage the batter with your hands if the mixture becomes too thick to mix with a spoon.
4. When ingredients are thoroughly blended, flatten dough with a rolling pin on a floured surface until the dough is flat and ¼-inch thick.
5. Use cookie cutter to create 6–8 jersey shapes from the dough.
6. Place the cookie shapes 1 inch apart on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the treats are lightly golden and firm.
7. Let cool for 5–10 minutes and add frosting.
For frosting:
1. Mix tapioca starch and Greek yogurt and split between two small mixing bowls. Add milk to both bowls and stir until creamy.
2. Add food coloring to one bowl and mix until blended.
3. Place mixtures into piping bags.
4. Pipe frosting onto each treat to create your favorite design (numbers, stripes, etc.).
5. Refrigerate until the frosting hardens. Then serve!
Attributions
This recipe was reviewed by a veterinarian. It is intended as a treat or snack. Treats should only constitute a small percentage of your pet’s daily food, less than 10 percent. Feeding more than that can lead to nutrient deficiencies, especially for dogs undergoing active weight loss. If your pet has health issues or if you have any concerns, consult your pet’s veterinarian before offering this food item.
