Sweet Potato and Apple Dog Biscuit Treat Recipe

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Ready to spoil your pup? This homemade dog biscuit recipe uses simple, human-grade ingredients to make a crunchy treat at home.
Made with sweet potato and apples, these homemade dog biscuits add a little extra fiber and flavor to snack time. Bake a batch, break out the tail wags, and serve in moderation as a treat.
As with any new treat, check with your veterinarian before adding new foods to your dog’s routine—especially if your dog has health issues.
Key Takeaways
- Sweet potato and apple dog biscuits are crunchy homemade treats made with a short list of dog-friendly ingredients.
- This recipe uses freeze-dried apples, sweet potato, and The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Dehydrated Dog Food for extra flavor and texture.
- These homemade dog treats can be stored in the fridge for three to four days or frozen for up to one month.
- Serve sweet potato dog biscuits in moderation; treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories.
Sweet Potato Dog Biscuit Treat Recipe
- Yield: 20 dog treats
- Serving size: 1 treat
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Bake time: 85 minutes
- Total time: 105 minutes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Dehydrated Dog Food
- 1 sweet potato
- 1½ cups freeze-dried apples
- ¼ cup warm water
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Supplies
- Dog bone-shaped silicone baking mold
- Rolling pin
- Measuring cup
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Resealable plastic bag
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Wash and dry the sweet potato. Poke it several times with a fork, then bake for 60 minutes, or until tender.
- Add the freeze-dried apples to a resealable plastic bag, then crush them with a rolling pin.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the sweet potato with a fork, then stir in the apples, warm water, and dog food.
- Press the mixture into each bone-shaped cavity in the silicone mold.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Let the treats cool completely, then push from the bottom of the mold to pop the biscuits out.
How Much To Serve Your Dog
Start small and serve these biscuits in moderation.
As a general rule, treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories (and less if your dog needs to lose weight). If your dog has health issues—or you’re not sure how many treats are right for them—check with your veterinarian before adding anything new to their routine.
How To Store These Dog Treats
Refrigerate these biscuits in an airtight container and use within three to four days or freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to one month.
These homemade dog treats keep well in an airtight dog food storage container.
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Store-Bought Sweet Potato Dog Treats
If you’d rather buy than bake, here are a few popular sweet potato dog treats to keep on hand:
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Attributions
This recipe was reviewed by a veterinarian. It’s intended as a treat or snack.










