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Pumpkin Donuts for Dogs

Dogs | Published September 20, 2024 by Mimi Council

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Treat your fur baby to these Pumpkin Donuts for Dogs! Bond with your dog while making them homemade treats that they will absolutely love!

If you love baking for your dog as much as I do, be sure to check out some of John John’s other favorite recipes like Peanut Butter Dog Cookies, Peanut Butter Biscotti for Dogs, or Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes for Dogs.

Health Benefits of Pumpkin for Dogs
Ingredients
Tools Needed
Step by Step Instructions
Baker’s Tips
FAQ’s
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While I’m sure you are enjoying pumpkin spice in some way shape or form right now, you gotta let your doggo in on the magic of pumpkin! This ingredient is such a superfood for your dog! No better way to let them enjoy pumpkin than these pumpkin dog donuts!

John John loves any homemade dog treat recipe I make (shocker)! So, of course John John and I made Pumpkin Donuts for Dogs! This homemade dog treat recipe is a fun fall treat for your dog while also providing them with antioxidants and more!

Health Benefits of Pumpkin for Dogs

Pumpkin is a superfood for your dog! It’s an ingredient they can eat every single day! Pumpkin is loaded with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins A, C, and E, as well as potassium and iron! Pumpkin can help aid in digestion, it can help with constipation, and it will boost their immune system! It’s also beneficial for their eyes, bones, and muscles.

Ingredients

Coconut Oil: I use organic coconut oil as this is a great fat for dogs. This can help improve their skin and coat.
Honey: Organic raw honey is antimicrobial and antibacterial which can help with dogs allergies!
Pumpkin: Organic pumpkin is a superfood for dogs! This has antioxidants, cancer fighting properties, and it helps keep their tummy happy.
All Purpose Flour: I use organic all purpose flour.
Coconut: Organic coconut is a great fat for dogs. I use organic unsweetened fine shredded coconut here. Always use unsweetened coconut for baking for your dog.
Coconut Milk: I use organic coconut milk as coconut is a great fat for dogs. Just be sure you're using a coconut milk like Jiva Organics that doesn't have any added sweeteners or flavors.
Baking Powder: I use baking powder for leavening.
Greek Yogurt: Plain organic Greek yogurt is full of probiotics for your pup! They will love this as the frosting to these donuts. Be sure to buy plain Greek yogurt and nothing with any added sugars or flavors. If you can't get plain Greek yogurt, plain yogurt also works.

Tools Needed

Scale: Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
Small Pot: I use a small pot to melt the coconut oil. You could also do this in a microwave safe bowl if you prefer.
Mixing Bowl: I make these in a mixing bowl, making this an easy one bowl recipe.
Spatula: I just use a spatula to mix these together.
Donut Pan: You’ll need a mini donut pan for this recipe. If you have a larger dog, you could also use a regular size donut pan too.
Piping Bag: I pipe the batter into the donut pan with a piping bag. If you don’t have one you can use a zip bag or even just spoon in the batter.
Quarter Sheet Pan: I use my 360 Cookware Stainless Steel Jelly Roll Pan for toasting the coconut.
Parchment Paper: I use my favorite nontoxic parchment paper for toasting the coconut. Use code MIMIBAKES for a discount.

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, add the melted coconut oil, honey, pumpkin puree, flour, coconut, baking powder, and coconut milk and stir together. Transfer to a piping bag.

Step 3

Grease a mini donut pan with coconut oil. Pipe batter into the donut pan.

Step 4

Bake at 350°F for 11 to 13 minutes or until lightly golden brown and they look set. (If you’re baking at high altitude be sure to check the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for high altitude baking instructions).

Step 5

To make the topping: Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper and add the coconut. Bake for about 3 to 5 minutes until lightly toasted.

Step 6

Let the donuts cool completely in the pan. Once cool, remove the donuts. Add Greek yogurt on top for “frosting”. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Baker’s Tips

I use a mini donut pan here because John John is small! You could also use a regular size donut pan if you have a larger dog as well.
If you don’t have coconut milk, you can also use oat milk as long as the only ingredients are oats and water.
I grease the donut pan with just a little coconut oil. But, you could also use an olive oil cooking spray if you have that as it’s also safe for dogs so long as the only ingredient is olive oil.
Be sure to use organic plain Greek yogurt. Don’t use any yogurt with flavors or sugars as those are harmful to dogs.