Halloween Doggy Snack: Cheesy Squash Bites

Doggy snacks can be expensive, not as healthy, and not as enticing to dogs as homemade treats. An easy approach to get your dog to eat a healthy snack is by making them their own batch of delicious treats that can brighten their day. They’d smell the treats cooking in the house and their tail will be wagging until they get to try them!

Suggested: DIY Doggy Ice Cream

Cheesy Squash Bites

Makes: About 1 dozen

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cooked yellow (or green if you prefer) squash
1/4 cup shredded cheese (whichever type you prefer)
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 cup flour

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray
In a large bowl, add the cooked squash and mash it up
Add all the other ingredients and combine to form a dough
Roll dough into 1/3 inch balls and place them on the baking sheet not touching each other
Bake for 10-15 minutes
Cool and refrigerate

Tips:

These treats can be made gluten free by exchanging the 1/2 cup flour for 1/4 cup brown rice flour
If you find the dough to be a little dry, add in a tablespoon of water at a time and mix it more. If that is not enough, add in another tablespoon and repeat
Dried basil can be omitted if you don’t have any
Don’t feed these to your dog if they are lactose intolerant
A batch should be eaten within a week while kept in the refrigerator. If they are not finished after a week, freeze them in a plastic bag

These cheesy squash bites are really appealing, you’ll want one (or two!). Surprise your dog with this Halloween snack now or any time of the year!