Single Ingredient Dog Treats
Short on time and ingredients? These recipes only require 1 ingredient, making them cheap and easy to make for your pup!
Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes
Instructions
- Wash sweet potatoes and pat dry (don't peel them).
- Cut into slices approx. 1/8th to 1/4 of an inch thick
- Arrange on dehydrator trays
- Dehydrate at between 120F and 130F for 8 to 12 hours (time needed depends on how thick your sweet potato slices are)
Dehydrated Chicken Jerky
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from raw chicken breast
- Wash and pat dry
- Slice meat, making each slice approx. 1/8" to 1/4" thick
- Arrange slices on dehydrator trays
- Dehydrate at between 155F and 160F (68-70C) for 8 - 12 hours
- Bake in regular oven for further 10 mins at min. temp of 175F
Dehydrated Apple Treats
Instructions
- Wash, peel and core apples
- Slice apples thin and even, about 1/4″ with a mandolin or knife
- Lay sliced rings on dehydrator trays, leave a small amount of space around each slice to allow air to circulate
- Sprinkle apple slices with a very light dusting of cinnamon
- Dehydrate at 135°F (57°C) for 6 to 8 hours, check at the 6 hour mark and continue to dry depending on the desired texture and if they will get eaten fast or stored
- Check for, both inside and outside of rings, ideal slices will feel dry and leathery without being sticky
- Tear an apple slice in half to check for moisture on the inside, it should resemble a dry sponge-like texture
- Once done, cool for several hours and store in an airtight bag or container – make sure they are completely cool so as not to create any moisture
- Give one to your pup, and to yourself and then store the rest in a dry, cool, dark place for up to a month
Recipe by The Pet Lifestyle Guru
Dehydrated Green Beans
Instructions
- Set dehydrator to 170 degrees
- Evenly spread green beans on dehydrator trays, allow space between for air to pass through while drying
- Dehydrate beans for 8 hours or until all beans are crunchy
- Remove from dehydrator and allow to cool completely before storing in a glass airtight container
- Place in a dark, cool location and they will keep for up to 2 months