Homemade Grain-Free Dog Biscuits - Great Gift Idea!

by Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet

Do you have neighbors or friends that own dogs? These little homemade grain-free dog biscuits are a really fun gift idea!
I like to hand out homemade gifts to neighbors during Christmas, and this is a great addition!
Of course, you can make these just for your dog too. Ruger is CRAZY about sweet potatoes! I make them all the time for us to eat, and he must have a little bite! This recipe is very similar to the dog treats recipe from earlier this year, except this one is jazzed up a little bit more for the holidays!
If you love making easy things for your dog, make sure to check out these DIY dog paw wipes which are another wonderful DIY gift for Christmas.

homemade grain free dog biscuits great gift idea

Ingredients:

2 medium sweet potatoes, baked until soft

1.5 cups coconut flour

5 tsp coconut oil

2 tsp cinnamon

3 natural strips of bacon, cooked and crispy, diced into small pieces

Melted peanut butter for drizzling

Directions:

1. These are so easy! Cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave (about 8-9 minutes for each one). You can also bake in oven.

2. Smash up the sweet potatoes until creamy. Leave the skins on, or take them off. I like to leave them for a rustic look or remove them for a more precise look.

3. Add in the coconut flour, oil, cinnamon, diced bacon, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined, don’t over mix.

4. On a flat surface, press out this “dough” until it is about 1/4 inch thick. It may seem like this dough won’t stick together, but just work it like a biscuit dough or pie dough. It will form together. It reminds me of a play dough texture. The thicker these are, the chewier the biscuit. The thinner, the more crispy. I like them crispy, but a little soft.

5. Cut out into dog biscuit shapes or any small cookie cutter.

6. Spray a baking sheet with spray and place them evenly on the tray.

7. Bake at 350 for about 20 – 30 minutes. You want these to be firm and cooked through.

8. Cool on a wire wrack.

9. Drizzle with melted peanut butter if desired, then allow it to dry before packaging.

For important packaging tips and chemist tips on WHY these ingredients are awesome for dogs click here!