Halloween is the perfect time to treat your dog to some spooky snacks!
This year, ditch the store-bought treats and try out some homemade options packed with healthy, dog-friendly ingredients.
These Halloween-inspired recipes blend festive flavors like pumpkin, peanut butter, and apple, so your pup can enjoy the season with you.
With Halloween-themed cookie cutters, you can shape these treats into bats, ghosts, or anything spooky!
Let’s get started on some wickedly delicious treats your dog won’t be able to resist.
Homemade Halloween Dog Treats
1. Pumpkin Peanut Butter & Oat Treats
Pumpkin and peanut butter are a match made in Halloween heaven! These treats are packed with fiber and protein, perfect for keeping your pup satisfied during trick-or-treating.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, peanut butter, rolled oats, and egg until you have a thick dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use Halloween-themed cookie cutters (think bats or pumpkins!) to shape your treats.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, until firm and lightly browned.
- Cool before serving.
2. Carrot Apple & Cinnamon Treats
This combo of sweet apple and savory carrot makes these treats as tasty as they are healthy. Cinnamon adds a festive fall touch that your dog will love.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup grated apple
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Mix the grated carrot, apple, cinnamon, oat flour, and egg until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough out and use spooky cookie cutters (like ghosts or spiders) to shape the treats.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let the treats cool before giving them to your pup.
3. Blueberry & Pumpkin Bites
These blueberry and pumpkin bites are packed with antioxidants from the blueberries and fiber from the pumpkin. A perfect Halloween treat that’s both sweet and savory!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mashed blueberries
- 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Combine the mashed blueberries, pumpkin, oat flour, and egg until well mixed.
- Roll out the dough and use Halloween-themed cookie cutters (think black cats or witches’ hats) to make the treats.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- Cool completely before serving.
4. Sweet Potato & Apple Chews
This combination of sweet potato and apple brings out the best fall flavors in a chewy treat that your dog will go crazy for.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1/2 cup grated apple
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Mix together the mashed sweet potato, grated apple, oat flour, and egg until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough out and use fun Halloween cookie cutters (like skulls or bones) to shape the chews.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, until firm.
- Let cool before serving.
5. Pumpkin & Cranberry Delights
Cranberries add a tart, festive flavor to these pumpkin-based treats, making them a perfect Halloween snack for your furry friend.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Combine the pumpkin, dried cranberries, oats, and egg in a bowl until fully mixed.
- Roll out the dough and cut into spooky shapes using your favorite Halloween cookie cutters (like bats or witches).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- Let cool before your pup digs in.
6. Peanut Butter & Banana Pumpkin Treats
Bananas and peanut butter are a classic combo, and the pumpkin adds a seasonal twist to make these treats both nutritious and tasty.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mashed banana
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1/2 cup oat flour
Instructions:
- Mix the banana, peanut butter, pumpkin, and oat flour until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and use Halloween cookie cutters (like pumpkins or witches’ hats) to shape your treats.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before serving.
7. Apple & Spinach Halloween Treats
For a treat packed with vitamins and fiber, these apple and spinach bites are perfect. Don’t worry—the spinach won’t make it scary for your dog!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grated apple
- 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Combine the apple, spinach, oat flour, and egg until the mixture forms a dough.
- Roll out the dough and use Halloween cookie cutters (like black cats or bats) to make the treats.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Let them cool before offering them to your pup.
8. Carrot & Pumpkin Bites
Carrot and pumpkin are a classic fall duo, and these bites pack in both fiber and flavor for a tasty Halloween snack.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Mix the grated carrot, pumpkin, oat flour, and egg until you have a thick dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use Halloween-themed cookie cutters (like spiders or ghosts) to shape the treats.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
9. Turkey & Cranberry Treats
These turkey and cranberry treats are basically Thanksgiving in a bite, but they’re perfect for Halloween too! The combination of lean turkey and tart cranberries will keep your dog coming back for more.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cooked ground turkey (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Mix together the ground turkey, cranberries, oat flour, and egg until the dough is well combined.
- Roll out and cut into spooky shapes using Halloween cookie cutters (like bones or skulls).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- Cool before serving your pup this savory-sweet snack.
10. Peanut Butter & Sweet Potato Treats
These peanut butter and sweet potato treats combine two of my dog’s favorite flavors into one spooky snack. Perfect for Halloween or anytime!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the sweet potato, peanut butter, oat flour, and egg until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough out and use Halloween cookie cutters (like bats or pumpkins) to make the treats.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until firm.
- Let them cool completely before treating your dog.