DIY Dog Treats 🍪🐾 Pumpkin Bites Recipe for Fall

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chopped chocolate bar

Dark chocolate chips offer a richer flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Start by grinding oats in a food processor to make oat flour, about 1 cup.

Measure out 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree, ensuring it's 100% pumpkin and not pie filling.

Add 1 tablespoon of warmed coconut oil to the mixing bowl.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of honey into the mixture.

Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Combine all ingredients in the bowl, starting with a spatula or spoon, then use your hands to mix until uniform.

Divide the dough into two portions; take a golf ball-sized piece from the larger portion.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric to the larger portion to create a vibrant orange color.

Mix the turmeric into the dough using your hands until fully incorporated.

For the smaller portion, add 1/2 teaspoon of molasses to darken it for the pumpkin stems.

Incorporate the molasses into the smaller dough piece, using coconut oil to prevent stickiness if needed.

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