Grain Free Dog Treat Recipe

This grain free dog treat recipe is a wholesome, tasty snack packed full of nutritious ingredients providing a healthy way to spoil your dog.

The combination of cheese and garbanzo bean flour gives these treats a special flavor, while also adding fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Cheese in combination with the nutty flavor of garbanzos results in a tempting treat that is both delicious and nutritious, ensuring your dog will love them while benefiting from the wholesome ingredients.

This dough is easy to work with, and the treats come out crunchy and satisfying.

What's Best About These Dog Treats

Made with all natural ingredients, these treats offer real nutrition without any artificial additives.
Help support digestion.
Great Flavor: Dogs love the flavor of cheese and the smell provides a sensory appeal.
Simple to Make: This recipe comes together easily, with minimal ingredients and effort.
Customizable Shapes: You can cut the dough into any fun shape your dog will love.

Grain Free Dog Treat Nutrition

For dogs with food sensitivities, the ingredients in this recipe are healthy and easy to digest.

Garbanzo Bean Flour aka Chickpea flour: High fiber, high protein, no cholesterol, low sodium. Supports digestive health and is an ideal ingredient for wheat-sensitive dogs.

High in vitamins and minerals including: iron, magnesium, zinc, and B6, B9 (folate). Chickpea flour also provides a source of thiamine, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.

Minerals are important support for bones, teeth, and a strong immune system

Powdered Milk: Provides calcium and protein, contributing to bone strength and muscle health and is equal to fresh milk in nutrition.

Grain Free Dog Treat - Recipe Notes

Substitutions:

This recipe is flexible so if you want, or need to modify this recipe for dietary needs, here are some substitutions:

Substitute the garbanzo bean flour with whole wheat flour if your dog is not wheat-sensitive. Or...

Coconut flour: Absorbs more moisture so liquid ingredients will need to be increased to get the dough at the desired texture.

Almond Flour: You can also use almond flour for a grain-free option, but bear in mind that it may alter the dough texture slightly and shorten bake times.

Powdered Milk: Try these alternatives on a one for one basis: soy, coconut or almond milk powder.

Recipe Variation Ideas:

Add Carrots: Incorporate grated carrots into the dough for added nutrition and flavor.
Herb-Infused Biscuits: Add small amounts of dog-safe herbs like rosemary for its natural antibiotic benefit, or parsley.
Bacon: For a more indulgent treat, mix in some cooked bacon bits for extra flavor and protein.

TIPS:

Dough can be rolled into a log and cut into slices. Or, for training treats, cut the slices into six pieces. Be sure to adjust the baking time if you do this.

Roll out dough and cut with a pizza cutter into squares.

Roll dough into balls and flatten with a fork.

For more crunchier treats, put them back in the oven, after it has been "turned off" and leave them there for a few hours or overnight.

Best Way to Store and How Long They Last:
To keep these grain-free dog treats fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1-2 weeks.

If you want them to last longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Just be sure to let them cool completely before storing, and freeze in smaller batches to avoid thawing and refreezing multiple times.

Serving Size for Dogs:
Serve 1-2 treats per day, depending on your dog’s size and the size you make the treats.

Main Equipment Needed:

Mixing Bowls: For combining the dry and wet ingredients.
Rolling Pin: To roll out the dough to the desired thickness.
Cookie Cutters: To shape the dough into fun or traditional biscuit shapes.
Baking Sheet: To place the cut dough for baking.
Parchment Paper: To line the baking sheet and prevent sticking.
Measuring Cups & Spoons: For accurate measurements of ingredients.

Non-Slip Mixing Bowls
Plastic Mixing Bowl Set
with Pour Spouts and Handles

Dog Cookie Cutter Set
Dog Bone and Paw Print
Mold for Homemade Treats
Stainless Steel

Grain Free Dog Treat Recipe

Ingredients:

3 cups garbanzo bean flour
1/4 cup powdered milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons safflower oil
3/4 cup warm water
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional for topping

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F
Combine flours, cheddar cheese, and powdered milk until well-blended.
Add the oil and water and stir to make a workable dough. If dough is too tacky, add more flour. Dough should be firm but not dry.
Roll out on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired
Cut into shapes with cookie cutter or knife
Bake until brown and firm - about 10 - 15 minutes.

All the ingredients in this recipe are pet and human safe, so try one if you're curious.

grain free dog treat in bowl next to dog on floor

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Grain Free Dog Treat