DID SOMEONE SAY TREAT?

TREAT did someone say

These pantryingredient treats are howlin’ good for hounds

TEXT + STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY HEIDI HOFFMAN

MAVERICK is a 10-month-old Belgian Malinoislab mix. He was rescued from the Kansas Humane Society in Wichita.

P.B. & BANANA BISCUITS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 cup whole wheat flour ¾ cup dog-safe creamy peanut butter* 1 whole banana

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well to form a thick dough. 3. Form the dough into a large ball. On a flat, floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick. 4. Using a cookie cutter, cut out pieces until you’ve used all the dough. 5. Place pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes or until firm. 6. Let cool completely before serving. Store in refrigerator for up to one week. Source: dogvills.com

DOGGIE DELIGHTS

FROZEN APPLE DOG TREATS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup oats ½ cup flax seed ½ cup beef broth ¼ cup dog-safe peanut butter

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats and flax seed. Stir in beef broth and peanut butter to form a thick dough. Add more broth, if necessary. 3. Form dough into a large ball. Next, on a flat, floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick. 4. Using a cookie cutter, cut out pieces until you’ve used all the dough. 5. Place cutout pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes or until golden. 6. Let cool completely before serving. Store in refrigerator for about one week. Source: kitchenconfidante.com

INSTRUCTIONS

2 apples 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt Water

1. Slice two apples into small sections, removing the seeds and core. 2. In a blender, mix the apple slices and yogurt. Add water, if necessary; the consistency should be liquidy. 3. Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray. Place in freezer until frozen solid. 4. Serve outdoors — to avoid messes as treats thaw. Source: irresistablepets.net