Tasty dog treats are one of the things that your dog look forward to every day. By giving him treats, you are able to show him your love and affection. Also, giving your dogs delicious treats is a great way to motivate your dog during training sessions. Dog treats are easy to make especially when you do it yourself. What’s more, you can make sure that these treats are healthy and nutritious.
Why Give your Dog Sweet Potato Rings
One of the healthiest and most nutritious treats that you can make for your dog is sweet potato rings. Sweet potatoes are sure to boost your dog’s muscle health since they contain lots of amino acids. They are also rich in antioxidants. Above all, they can improve your dog’s digestion and even contain essential vitamins such as vitamins A, B6 and C as well as copper and iron.
How to Make Sweet Potato Rings
- To make sweet potato rings, you will need the following:
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp of flaxseed meal
- 1 3/4 cups of whole wheat flour
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
To start, preheat the oven by 350 degrees. Grease a baking sheet lightly or line with parchment paper. Next, boil the sweet potato over high heat. Puree the sweet potato using a blender or any food processor. Mix the flour well with flax seed together with the egg and sweet potato. Make O-shaped rings using dough. Place all the rings on the cookie sheet and using a pastry brush, lightly brush them with egg. Lastly, bake them for 28 minutes until golden brown. Once cooled, serve and give your dog these mouth-watering treats.
Your dog is sure to love this healthy and delicious treat and he will love it more because it is naturally made by a loving pet owner like you. If you like, you can also hand some of these treats to your friends’ dogs.