Dog Foods: 10 Easy Wheat Free Dog Treat Recipes

See all 8 photos Source: ginnerobot, CC-BY-SA 2.0 via Flickr

Top 10 Wheat-Free Dog Treats

Ever since I wrote my last article Top 10 Homemade Dog Treat Recipes, many beloved dog owners emailed me and mentioned that their dogs have an allergy to wheat. So I compiled 10 Wheat-Free Dog Treat Recipes for you. And they only contain natural and healthy ingredients!

There is a small percentage of unfortunate dogs that are allergic to ingredients found in commercially made treats such as wheat, sugar, meat byproducts, chemicals, preservatives, and artificial coloring.

Wheat free dog treats can be expensive simply because wheat is the cheapest ingredient. Dog bakeries are now using oats, potatoes, vegetables, and meat to create dog treats.

Making wheat free dog treats are as easy as mixing a few carefully selected ingredients together and baking them. You will find in this article 10 delicious and easy recipes for homemade wheat-free dog treats.

Additional resources!

Click on this article for a complete list of harmful ingredients that can harm your dog!

How to Make Homemade Dog Food -A guide to making homemade dog food using real, healthy ingredients for your dog. Easy recipes included.

Top 5 hypoallergenic Dog Food -If you don't have time to make your own dog food, here is a list of the premium, healthy dog food for dogs with allergies.

Healthy Dog Treats DON'T Need Salt, Sugar, or Preservatives!

Please keep in mind that dogs eat food to survive, not for pleasure. I know, my Pit Bull might disagree with that sentence and argue that he absolutely needs peanut butter and anything that's cheesy. In fact, he "accidentally" scarfed down almost half of my box of peanut butter cookies from Trader Joe's.

The point is, they don't really need all the extra sugar, salt, artificial coloring, or preservatives in their treats. There may be thousand of recipes for homemade dog recipes out there that contain all the extra additions and flavorings. Your dog's taste buds are not sophisticated like humans, so leave them out!

And yes, dogs can get diabetes too! My brother-in-law's dog is currently taking shots every day for his diabetes. Very sad. Please don't add sugar or salt to any dog treat recipes. All they need is real dog food, filled with protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and antioxidants.

Serving Suggestions for Homemade Dog Treats

Dog treats are not substitutions for healthy dog food. Just like how we cannot go overboard with desserts, don't over feed your dogs even if the treats are healthy. The suggested amount is 1-2 treats a day. You can give more or less depending on how active your dog is and how big the treats are.

See all 8 photos Adding pumpkin to your homemade dog treat will ensure that your dog gets all the important vitamins and minerals. Source: Turtlewoman

Flax seed meal is basically ground flax seed. It is recommended from all vets to help with dry, flaky skin. Ground flax seed adds fiber, antioxidants, and omega 3's.
Pumpkin is a good remedy for upset tummies.
Brown rice flour is an excellent option as many dogs have food allergies and dont tolerate wheat.

Recipe 1 Pumpkin Cookies

Makes 36 large dog biscuits

2 1/2 cups brown rice flour
2 tablespoons flax seed
2 extra large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 cup cold water or enough to make dough stick

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Combine brown rice flour and flax meal in a large bowl. Mix eggs and pumpkin together in a separate bowl until smooth. Add pumpkin mixture to brown rice mixture in two parts, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add water slowly. Use your hands to pull the dough together.

Roll dough out between two pieces of waxed or parchment paper to desired thickness. (about 1/4" thick.) Remove top piece of waxed/parchment paper, flip dough onto brown rice floured counter, remove top piece, and then cut biscuits using desired cookie cutter. Re-roll and cut scraps until youve used every possible bit of dough.

Place biscuits on parchment lined baking sheets (or lightly greased with oil). If using a dog bone shaped cutter, gently press down, wiggle a little, then lift out.

Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until the top of the biscuit has dried out completely. Let biscuits cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

*NOTE: For the rest of the recipes, use the same cooking technique unless noted otherwise.

Oakley likes to come in from "sunbathing" and ask for a frozen dog treat!

See all 8 photos Oakley loves home made dog treats, especially the frozen ones. Source: Turtlewoman

Recipe 2 Frozen Banana Treats

These frozen dog treats are the perfect for your dog during the hot summer months!

2 ripe mashed banana
3 tablespoon natural peanut butter
24 oz. low fat vanilla yogurt
optional: 2 tablespoon apple sauce

Microwave the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl until melted. Blend all of the ingredients together thoroughly, then freeze in ice cube trays. Pop treats out of tray for your pet's enjoyment!

****Bonus Frozen Treat: Yogurt and Carrot Chillers***

2 cups plain non-fat yogurt
2 grated carrots
1 teaspoon of apple sauce

Combine ingredients and place in ice cube tray. Freeze for 3 hours.

Sweet potatoes and yams are a healthier alternative than white potatoes. They contain more vitamins and nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and beta carotene.
White potatoes produces acrylamide when heated, which is a cancer carcinogenic compound.
Sweet potatoes are also easily digestible and cheap, especially in the summer season. I can get a 2lb bag at the farmers market for $1.50!

Recipe 3 Veggie Yam Yum

Makes about 4 dozen small dog treats.

1 medium yam (or sweet potato)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup cooking liquid from yam
1 cup brown rice flour
1 cup oat flour
2 tsp. aluminum free baking powder

Cut yam into 1/2 inch pieces. Simmer in a small pan, in enough water to cover, until soft. Reserve cooking liquid and set aside. In large bowl, mash the yam. Add 1/2 cup liquid back to the yam with the peanut butter. Mix the baking powder together with the flour. Add to the yam mixture mixing thoroughly.

Roll the dough out to about 1.4 inch on a lightly flour dusted surface. Cut into small shapes with a cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until medium golden brown. Cookies will crisp up as they cool.

See all 8 photos Add mint leaves in dog treats to give your dog fresh breath!Source: Zach_Beavais', CC-BY SA 2.0 via Flickr

Parsley and mint leaves are natural ingredients that are safe for dogs.

Mint is a natural herb that has been used for ages to freshen stinky breath. It has also been proven to ease canine nausea and even flatulence.

Recipe 4 Minty Fresh Biscuits

Most dog treats in the market claim that they freshen your dog's breath, but it may only work temporarily.

I have a lot of mint and parsley plants during the summer months, so why not use them to freshen Oakley's breath? This recipe is perfect for keeping your dog's teeth clean and refreshed.

Makes 24 cookies

1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup fresh chopped mint
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon baking powder

Bake for 18-22 minutes on the middle rack of the oven.

See all 8 photos Carrots are healthy for dogs!Source: maxstraeten, morgueFiles, free photo service

Oats are also an inexpensive, healthy addition to your pets meals high in protein, fiber, iron, zinc and B vitamins.

Recipe 5 Ginger Snap Cookie

2 cups brown rice flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup oatmeal
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoons dried ginger powder
1/4 cup shredded carrots

Bake at 300 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Leave biscuits in oven until they are dry for extra crunchiness.

Recipe 6 Cheese Pops

Dogs.Love.Cheese.

Perfect for training treats!

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons applesauce
1/2 cup vegetables, chopped (carrots or peas)
1 cup brown rice flour (or oat flour)
Add just enough milk to help bring all the ingredients together.

Add all the ingredients until it forms a sticky ball. Cover and chill for an hour. Roll into bite-sized balls or roll onto a floured surface and cut into shapes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

The lemon bath prevents the apples from turning brown

See all 8 photos Dogs love to eat dried fruits, especially apples. Source: Laurel Fan, CC-BYSA 2.0 via Flickr

Recipe 7 Fruity Softie Treats

1 apple
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
2 tsp cinnamon (optional: ginger powder)

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine the lemon juice and water in a small bowl. Set Aside. Peel, core and slice the apple. The more uniform the pieces, the better. Place the apple slices in the lemon bath. Let them soak for 8 minutes. Gently turn them around once or twice. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Sprinkle with cinnamon or ginger.

Bake for 20 minutes. Turn off the oven and let them continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Note: Be sure to remove the core and seeds -it's poisonous to dogs.

Another note: you can also use a dehydrator to make a large batch.

Recipe 8 Salmon

15 oz can of salmon
2 1/2 cups of brown rice flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. dried parsley
1 t. dill
3 eggs

See all 8 photos Ground turkey in home made dog treats....yum!Source: pathwithpaws', CC-BY SA 2.0 via Flick

Recipe 9 Meat and Potatoes

1 lb ground meat (lamb, beef, chicken, turkey)
1 large sweet potato (cooked and mashed)
1 large egg
5 tbsp. large flake rolled oats or 4 tbsp. ground flax seed meal

Note: Chicken and turkey are lower in fat and might be a better choice for an overweight dog.

My Dog's Best Friend: The Dehydrator

If you don't have a dehydrator, it is well worth the investment. They actually use very less electricity, compared to leaving your oven on for hours. You can find a reliable dehydrator for about $50-70 online. In addition, you can dry other types of food including fruits, veggies, and homemade fruit roll ups.

Recipe 10 "OMG" Chicken Jerky

Saving the BEST for last!

If my dogs could actually talk, they would say "OMG" every time I give them this homemade dog jerky. I have not met a dog that refused a yummy slice of chicken jerky.

Chicken jerky is nothing more than dehydrated meat. They are very easy to make and will cost you less money in the long run.

1 lb boneless chicken breast (optional: turkey, salmon, or venison)

Put the chicken breast in the freezer for about 1 hour until it's slightly frozen. Slice the chicken about 1/8" to 1/4" inch. I find it much easier to slice if the chicken is a bit frozen. Place it in a dehydrator at 145 degrees for about 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is dry.

If you don't have a dehydrator, bake it on a lightly browsed baking sheet for 2-3 hours at 200 degrees F. Use a rack on a cookie sheet and both sides of the chicken will cook faster. Once they are done, let them completely cool before you cut them with scissors. I doubt you would need to store these chicken jerky since your dog and neighbor's dog will devour these. But, if you do store them, make sure that you leave them in a tight jar or canister.

Tip 1: Depending on your oven temperature and thinness of the chicken, it may take longer to dry out completely. Your chicken jerky should be hard, dry and crunchy.

Tip 2: You can ask your friendly butcher at the supermarket to run a block of chicken breast through their slicer. Go do your regular shopping and come back in 15 minutes and they'll have your meat all sliced up and ready to go. Another option is to throw it in the freezer for 15 minutes to harden it up. This will make the meat slice evenly and quickly.
The thinner you slice the meat, the faster it will take to dry. Slice WITH the grain and not against the grain of the chicken. This will make it easier for them to digest.

Tip 3: Buy ground meat if it's available. It's much easier and faster to work with since you don't have to slice it.

See all 8 photos Homemade dog treats can be stored in the refrigerator for a few months! Just make sure they are really dried out in the oven. Source: Turtlewoman

Storing Dog Treats

In general you should store dog treats the same way you would homemade people cookies. Your treats may mold or spoil much faster in humid or very hot climates.

Since the dog treats have no preservatives, it is important to make sure the cookies are crisp and dry. Store your homemade dog biscuits in a tight canister or tight zip lock bag.

If left outside in a cool environment, they can last up to 2 weeks.
If left in the refrigerator, they will last up to 3 months.
If it will take some time for your dog(s) to eat all these up it is a good idea to freeze any that will not be eaten within a reasonably short time.

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