We got fed up with only really having unhealthy treats in supermarkets to give Hela, our German Shepherd, so I went hunting for something healthier to make that she’d actually enjoy.
And I think I found it.
These are really simple sweet potato dog biscuits. They’re basically just two ingredients, with one optional extra if your pampered pooch fancies a bit more flavour (Hela did).
You’ll need:
- 240g flour
- 225g sweet potato, cooked and pureed
- Optional extra: crispy bacon, blended into a powder
I cook the bacon until it’s nice and crispy, then blend it down into a powder before adding it to the mix. You don’t need loads, just enough to give the biscuits that little bacon smell dogs seem to detect from three rooms away. I suppose you could substitute for chicken, or perhaps even cheese or a little peanut butter (although you might have to add a little more flour).
Mix everything together. It’s easier while the sweet potato is still warm, as it helps bring the dough together, don't be afraid to get in with your hands to mix it.
Once mixed, let the dough rest for around 20 to 30 minutes. I’m not entirely sure what the resting actually does, but the biscuits do seem to come out better when the dough has had a bit of time to relax. Maybe biscuits need a breather too.
I then roll them into half golf ball size and squash down a little.
Preheat the oven to 180°C, then bake the biscuits for 20 to 25 minutes.
Once they’re done, switch the oven off and leave the biscuits inside until they’ve cooled. You’re basically drying them out, which helps them store better and stops them going mouldy too quickly.
And that’s it. Simple, cheap, homemade dog treats that Hela absolutely adores, hope your pooch does too.
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