Description
Peanut Butter Sweet Potato Chew Sticks are nutritious, homemade dog treats made from natural ingredients like sweet potatoes, peanut butter, and coconut oil. These chewy sticks are baked low and slow to create a healthy snack that dogs love, free from harmful additives and perfect for gluten- and dairy-sensitive pets.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
Coating Mixture
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (unsalted, xylitol-free)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them lengthwise into ¼-inch thick sticks or strips. Try to keep them uniform in size for even cooking.
- Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter and coconut oil until smooth. If you want, add the ground cinnamon for additional flavor. If the mixture is too thick, warm it slightly in the microwave to make it easier to coat the sweet potatoes.
- Coat Sweet Potato Sticks: Toss the sweet potato sticks in the peanut butter and coconut oil mixture until every piece is well coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lay the coated sweet potato sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure they bake evenly without sticking together.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours. Flip the sticks halfway through to promote even drying. The goal is to achieve a chewy texture without becoming crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the chew sticks to cool completely before serving them to your dog.
Notes
- Store the chews in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze the treats to maintain freshness.
- Always use peanut butter that is free from xylitol, as it is toxic to dogs.
- These treats are intended for supervised chewing and occasional snacking, not as a meal replacement.
