Pumpkin Granola for Dogs

Treat your pup to Pumpkin Granola for Dogs! This easy homemade dog treat makes a great snack, lunch, or food topper for your fur baby.

If you love making food for your dog as much as I do, be sure to check out some of John John’s favorite recipes like Chicken Dinner Recipe for Dogs, Mini Blueberry Cheesecake for Dogs, or Blueberry Pancakes for Dogs.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

• Recipe Name: Pumpkin Granola for Dogs
• Ready In: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Makes: 8 cups
• Main Ingredients: pumpkin puree, rolled oats, coconut
• Flavor Profile: pumpkin
• Dietary Info: gluten free, dairy free, no seed oils
• Difficulty: Easy!
• Why You’ll Love It: perfect for a food topper or treats

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Healthy Dog Treat: This easy homemade dog treat is healthy for your dog because it’s homemade! I use dog safe ingredients like pumpkin, coconut oil, honey, and oats which makes this Pumpkin Granola for Dogs free of artificial colors, natural flavors, or any unnecessary ingredients. If you love making your dog homemade treats, try our one ingredient Beef Dog Treats or Blueberry Pancakes for Dogs.
• Easy: Making granola for your dog is just as easy as making granola for yourself! So if you’ve ever made homemade granola for you, then you can easily make it for your dog too!
• Dogs Love It: Dogs love this easy homemade dog treat! And you can feel good about giving this treat to your dogs because it’s made with organic ingredients.
• Many Uses: You can use this as a food topper or as a treat. This is especially good for training with small clusters! If you're looking for meat treats, learn How to Make Beef Liver for Dogs for a higher reward treat!
• Share with Your Dog: If your dog always wants what you're eating this is a great recipe you both can enjoy!

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: I buy Nummy Tum Tum Organic Pumpkin for John John. And a little tip is even though this is marketed for dogs, you can eat it too! It just has one ingredient, organic pumpkin.
• Rolled Oats: Just like when making granola for you, rolled oats is the best option. If your dog is gluten free, just ensure you're buying certified gluten free oats.
• Coconut: Make sure you are buying unsweetened coconut, this is super important as you don't want to give your dog sugar! While I'm using wide flake, you could also use fine shred if it's all you have. I just find the wide flake makes better clusters.
• Honey: I use organic raw honey, which is a safe sweetener for dogs and it also helps bind this granola together.

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Easy Substitutions

• If you don't have coconut oil, you can use organic extra virgin olive oil in its place. Olive oil is a safe oil for dogs.
• You can use unsweetened fine shredded coconut in place of wide flake, if needed, but I feel the wide flake makes better clusters.
• You can remove the seeds if you prefer or don't have.
• Feel free to add in freeze dried strawberries for a sweet fruit boost your dog will love!
• If you want to add peanut butter, try checking out our Peanut Butter Honey Granola for Dogs recipe instead.

Baker's Tips for Pumpkin Granola for Dogs

• Make sure to use unsweetened organic coconut. Baking coconut can sometimes be sweetened and that’s not good for dogs.
• Make sure to stir the granola halfway through baking and rotate your baking sheet if your oven has hot spots. This will prevent burning on the sides.
• Let the granola dry out completely before storing. I like to let it sit overnight on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.

How to Make Pumpkin Granola for Dogs

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds.

2. In a small pot add the coconut oil, honey, and pumpkin. Put over low heat and melt until the honey and coconut oil are completely melted. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Add the pumpkin mixture to the oat mixture and stir to combine completely.

4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly.

5. Bake for 20 minutes, stir to move the outside granola into the middle and the middle granola to the outside. Then bake again for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 250°F and leave the granola in the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes and bake until the granola looks golden brown and dry.

6. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
7. Break up into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Feeding Instructions

I give this homemade dog granola to John John every day (1 to 2 tablespoons) with 4 blueberries and 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt for his lunch. This midday meal keeps his tummy happy, and he gets to enjoy lunch with me! John John is 20 pounds, for reference. You can also use this Pumpkin Granola for Dogs in other ways too!

• Use as a food topper. Just sprinkle a couple tablespoons (depending on your dog's size) on top of food for picky eaters.
• Give to your dog as a snack or treat. These pumpkin dog treats make small clusters that can be great for training!
• Mix together with organic Greek yogurt and dog safe fruits (blueberries, strawberries, apples, bananas) for a midday snack or dessert.
• Use this as a fun topping if you're making homemade pup cups for your dog! Use our Dog Friendly Whipped Cream recipe and sprinkle this on top!
• Use this as a topping on top of dog birthday cakes too! Try our Strawberry Dog Birthday Cake or Homemade Pupcakes.

Also, if you want to learn more about cooking homemade dog food, be sure to check out our course How to Cook Homemade Dog Food (Vet-Approved, Balanced and Simple). In this course, you'll learn how to safely cook homemade dog food, which supplements to use, and more!

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