10 Tail-Wagging Dog Recipes Your Pup Will Love

Your dog deserves more than just kibble, right? Time to spice things up with 10 drool-worthy recipes that’ll make your pup’s tail wag like crazy! Whether it’s for a special treat or a mealtime upgrade, these homemade meals are sure to please. Let’s cook up something paws-itively delicious!

1. Sweet Potato Carrot Cake

Ingredients：

• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup sweet potato puree
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt
• ¼ cup sweet potato puree
• Shredded carrots (optional)
  

Instructions：

1. Preheat oven to 350℉.
2. Mix together honey, coconut oil and sweet potato puree. Add almond flour, baking powder and water, then stir in carrots.
3. Grease pan with coconut oil. Add batter and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the center is firm.
4. After the cake cools, top with sweet potato puree, yogurt and shredded carrots.
   

Reference: https://www.personalcreations.com/blog/dog-cake-recipes

2. Special Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients：

• 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth (or water)
• 1 tablespoon honey (make sure it’s the type your dog can eat)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup (no salt, no sugar, no additives)
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional, if dog is ok with it)
  

Instructions：

1. Prepare ingredients: make sure all ingredients are fresh and safe for your dog to eat.
2. Mix the base liquid: in a small bowl, combine the unsalted chicken stock and honey and mix well.
3. Add Tartness: Add apple cider vinegar to the base liquid to add a tartness to the sauce that will also help enhance the flavor.
4. Blend the fats: add olive oil, which not only adds smoothness to the barbecue sauce, but also provides healthy fats.
5. Add spices: add dried parsley, thyme and rosemary to the bowl; these spices are safe for dogs and add aroma.
6. Adjust the flavor: Add a small amount of ground black pepper if desired, but make sure your dog can handle it.
7. Blend well: Use a blender or spoon to combine all ingredients until the barbecue sauce is smooth and grain-free.
8. Chill: Chill the barbecue sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors of the spices to fully integrate.
9. USE: Once chilled, the barbecue sauce is ready to use. Spread it on your dog’s barbecue for added flavor.
   

Reference: https://be.chewy.com/bbq-sauce-recipe-dog-cat/

3. Chicken Rice

Ingredients：

• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Chicken breast
• Brown rice
• Unsalted chicken broth
• Parsley
• Shredded carrots
• Frozen peas
  

Instructions：

1. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Once hot, add chicken to the skillet.
3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until chicken is just cooked through.
4. Stir chicken stock, rice, and parsley into the skillet.
5. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rice is cooked and tender.
6. Stir in chopped carrots and peas until warmed through.
7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before feeding to your dog. I like to add a little more chopped parsley over the top, too, since I love all the health benefits it brings!
   

Reference: https://wearenotmartha.com/chicken-and-rice-for-dogs/

4. Vegetables & Turkey Rice

Ingredients：

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large zucchini shredded
• 1 cup baby spinach finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 egg
• 3 cups cooked rice
  

Instructions：

1. Add the coconut oil and cook the Turkey until cooked through, about 10 minutes
2. Stir in zucchini, spinach, carrot and turmeric, until the vegetables are tender.
3. Turn off the heat and beat the eggs. Let the eggs cook in the hot food, stirring them to ensure a good mix.
4. Finally add rice and stir well. Cool completely and plate.

Reference: https://cleananddelicious.com/wprm_print/43119/

5. Coconut Berry Cake

Ingredients：

• 1½ cups coconut flour
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup blueberries
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¾ cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
• Strawberries and blueberries (topping)
• Natural food coloring (optional)

Instructions：

1. Preheat oven to 350℉.
2. Mix together honey, eggs and melted coconut oil. Then stir in flour and blueberries.
3. Grease one 4 inch springform pan with coconut oil. Fill with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the center is firm.
4. Remove from oven and let cool.
5. Mix together yogurt, honey and food coloring for the frosting. Frost cake and top with berries.

Reference: https://www.personalcreations.com/blog/dog-cake-recipes

6. Doggy Donuts

Ingredients：

• 1 Cup Flour
• 1 Cup Oats
• 1/3 Cup Coconut Oil
• 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
• 2 Eggs
• For the topping:
• Greek Yogurt
• Bacon Bits
  

Instructions：

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Spray a donut pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except yogurt and bacon bits). You can mix with a spoon or use your hands (super fun for kids!). Mix until a dough forms.
3. Use your hands to press the dough into the donut pan. Fill each donut cavity and press firmly to ensure everything sticks together (it won’t rise, so you should make sure each space is tightly packed).
4. Bake in your preheated oven at 375 degrees for approximately 14 mins or until cooked completely.
5. Allow to cool, then carefully remove the donuts from the pan. Now you’re ready to decorate them!
6. Set out a small bowl of plan Greek yogurt and another of bacon bits. Dip each donut carefully in the yogurt, then sprinkle with bacon bits.
7. Place your finished donuts in the freezer for a few moments to harden the yogurt. My dogs like to eat them straight from the freezer, but you can also store in the refrigerator. Just keep in mind that the yogurt may get a little sticky.
8. Serve to your dogs as a treat!

Reference: https://www.sunnydayfamily.com/2017/01/dog-donuts.html 

7. Blueberry & Sweet Potato Pupcakes

Ingredients：

• Pupcake
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1/3 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup natural applesauce
• 1 cup brown rice flour
• Multicolored piping bag Topping
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon mashed sweet potato
• 2 tablespoons blueberries

Instructions：

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray baking pan with nonstick oil.
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
3. Spoon mix into the molds.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle come out clean.
5. Cool 5 minutes in pan then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.
6. Separate cream cheese into three equal bowls.
7. In one bowl combine the cream cheese and mashed sweet potato until smooth.
8. In one bowl combine the cream cheese and blueberries until smooth.
9. Fill three piping bags, one with cream cheese, on with the sweet potato cream cheese mix and one with the blueberry cream cheese mix.
10. Connect piping bags with coupler and tip, pipe topping onto cooled pupcakes.
    

Reference: https://doggydessertchef.com/2023/03/06/blueberry-sweet-potato-pupcakes/

8. Oat And Apple Dog Pretzels

Ingredients：

• 1 free range egg (50 grams)
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (250 grams)
• 2 cups gluten free oat flour (240 grams)
• ¾ cup gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats (75 grams)

Instructions：

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Using a hand whisk, beat the egg and set it aside. (1 free range egg)
3. Combine the applesauce, oat flour, and rolled oats in a large bowl. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the egg over the mixture and set aside the remaining 1 tablespoon of egg.
4. Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until a dough forms. The dough should be tacky but not overly sticky. Add a bit more or less flour if necessary.
5. Take a 2-tablespoon-sized piece of dough (approximate) and roll it into a tube. It should be about 10 inches long and about the width of a pencil.
6. Take each tube and make into a U shape, then twist the ends together and fold back to the top. This makes the pretzel shape. Pinch the ends in to make sure they’re secure.
7. Place the pretzels onto the baking tray. Brush the top of each pretzel with the remaining egg.
8. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, until they’re slightly browned and become crispy. The pretzels should be pretty hard, just like pups love them!
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
10. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
    

Reference: https://www.thecookierookie.com/oat-and-apple-pretzel-dog-treats/

9. Spinach, Carrot and Apple Treats

Ingredients：

• ¼ cup finely shredded carrots
• ¼ cup puréed spinach
• ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ½ cup quick-cooking oats
• ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  

Instructions：

1. Preheat the Dog Treat Maker.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the carrots, spinach, apple sauce, and egg. Whisk until they are combined. Mix in the oats. Add the flour and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
3. Lightly spray the Cooking Surface of the Dog Treat Maker with a small amount of non-aerosol cooking oil. Pinch off walnut-size pieces of the dough (18g, .7 ounce) and roll each into a 3 ½ inch long log. Using tongs or a spatula, carefully place a log of dough into each cavity of the Dog Treat Maker, making sure each cavity is filled with dough. Repeat, filling all 8 cavities of the Dog Treat Maker. Close the lid, pressing until it clicks shut.
4. Bake the treats for 6 minutes. Using short tongs, turn the treats. Close the lid, pressing down firmly
5. It is OK if it does not click shut. Bake the treats for an additional 6 minutes, or until dark brown and firm when pressed. Transfer treats to a wire rack and cool completely.
6. Repeat to bake the remaining treats. Spraying cooking oil again is not needed.

Reference: https://bydash.com/blogs/recipes/spinach-carrot-and-apple-treats?srsltid=AfmBOoqw4KdFmU4iNhj7yDwX4n_yWZa-Wbb0wSCrVtoCit7ZuKBniroJ

10. Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients：

• 1/2 Banana (Mashed)
• 1 tsp of Peanut Butter
• Blueberries
• 1 Tbsp of Natural Yogurt
  

Instructions：

1. Blend the banana, yogurt, and peanut butter together to create a smoothie like consistency.
2. Add the whole blueberries to the mix before filling up your cup.
   

Reference: https://petkeen.com/health-benefits-of-peanut-butter-for-dogs/

With these 10 delicious recipes, you’re all set to spoil your pup with the best meals ever! Watch them devour each bite, and enjoy the sweet satisfaction of being their favorite chef. Happy cooking, dog lover!