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Cranberry Sweet Potato Treats for Dogs

Vibrant biscuits made with sweet potato puree and a hint of turmeric. These treats are easy to digest and naturally flavorful.

Cranberry Sweet Potato Treats for Dogs, homemade dog recipe
Prep
15 min
Cook
24 min
Yields
About 20 treats
Level
easy

Ingredients

Ingredients for Cranberry Sweet Potato Treats for Dogs
  • 1 cup sweet potato puree
  • 1/4 cup cranberries, dried (unsweetened) or fresh
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 large egg

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and form a dough. If it is too dry, add water, too wet, more flour.
  3. Roll out between two layers of parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into fun shapes with cookie cutters, or simply shape the dough into small balls or patties for a quick option.
  4. Place the shapes onto a the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until firm and golden.
  5. Allow to cool before giving as a treat.

Substitutions

  • Use pumpkin instead of sweet potato
  • Replace rice flour with oat flour
  • Swap turmeric for ginger

Portion guide

Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.

Portion calculator

Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.

Suggested portion
2 small treats per day
1 kg60 kg

Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.

Pet weightSuggested portion
5 kg1 small treat per day
15 kg2 small treats per day
30 kg3 small treats per day

Nutrition & calorie check

Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.

Nutrition estimate

Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.

Whole recipe
1186 kcal
Per treat
59 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~69% of the daily treat budget59 / 85 kcal
Do not feed
  • Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)

See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.

Storage

Store in an airtight container for 10 days or freeze for 3 months.

Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.

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