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    Home » Recipes » Homemade Dog Treats

    Published: Oct 5, 2020 · Modified: Jul 8, 2022 by Jen Wooster

    Dog "Breath Mint" Treats

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    These homemade dog breath mint treats are easy to make and filled with healthy wholesome ingredients. Our pup loves them, and I can feel good about pampering him.

    homemade dog treats on counter
    Copycat Breath Buster Dog Treats

    Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time. And don't forget to tag @peelwithzeal on Instagram so we can admire your creation!

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    Dogs get bad breath for a variety of reasons. While all pet owners should be doing routine oral maintenance on their pups, sometimes our dogs need a little extra help.

    Especially, when they get into "foods" they shouldn't. Like worms and goose droppings. Oh no? Your dog never eats things they shouldn't? Lies!

    All kidding aside our pup loves these copycat breath buster dog treats. And we love that they are healthy and his puppy kisses smell so sweet.

    Plus we have gotten a few requests for a peanut-free dog treat recipe, and these fit the bill. They are also gluten and dairy-free which makes them a win all-around.

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    • 🧾Ingredients
    • ⏲️Instructions
    • 💭Tips
    • 🍖DIY Dog Treats
    • 📖 Recipe
    • ⭐Reviews

    🧾Ingredients

    • Oat Flour- You can buy oat flour or make your own oat flour from plain oats.
    • Apple 
    • Parsley- The recipe calls for fresh but you use dried parsley as well. use a ¼ cup if making with dried herbs.
    • Mint- The recipe calls for fresh but you use dried mint Use a ¼ cup if making with dried herbs.
    • Egg 
    • Coconut Oil- Vegetable oil also works in this recipe.
    • Cold Water
    mint dog treat ingredients on counter

    ⏲️Instructions

    This DIY dog treat recipe is very simple to make. Simply combine all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Stir until the dough just comes together.

    You made need to add extra water. I find humidity really makes a difference.

    No need to knead the dough. Roll the dough out on a floured surface until it is ⅛ to ¼-inch thick. Cut the treats into your desired shape. You can use a cookie cutter or a knife.

    Bake on a cookie sheet for 35 minutes or until the treats are crispy. Allow the treats to cool completely before feeding to your pup.

    dog treat cooling on rack

    💭Tips

    • If your dog is allergic to eggs or chicken products you can substitute applesauce for the egg or make a vegan flax egg by mixing one tablespoon ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water. 
    • The breath treats should be the same size as the treats you normally feed your dog. Large dogs get larger treats, for example.
    • If you are having a hard time rolling the dough you can roll it out between two pieces of parchment paper.
    • Parchment paper is also a great option if you don't have a rolling pin. Place the dough between parchment and press down onto the paper with a large pan to flatten out the dough.
    • If the dough gets too warm chill for 15 minutes in the fridge and trying rolling out again.
    dog eating homemade treat

    🍖DIY Dog Treats

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    📖 Recipe

    dog treats for bad breath in a bowl

    Breath Mint Dog Treats

    Homemade dog breath mint treats are easy to make from healthy whole food ingredients.
    Servings: 24
    Prep: 10 mins
    Cook: 35 mins
    Total: 45 mins
    5 from 13 votes
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    Equipment

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Cookie sheet
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups oat flour
    • 1 apple cored and shredded
    • ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
    • ½ cup fresh mint finely chopped
    • 2 eggs or sub ⅓ cup applesauce
    • ¼ teaspoon cold water
    • 3 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F
    • In a large bowl all the ingredients together. Mix until the dough just comes together. It will be sticky.
      dog treat dough in bowl
    • Turn out onto a piece of parchment paper. Using another piece of parchment paper on top, press or roll out the dough.
      dough pressed out between sheets of parchment
    • Using a cookie cutter or knife cut out the treats into your preferred size*
      cutting out dog treat into shapes
    • Place mints about ¼-inch apart on a cookie sheet. Bake 35 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
      dog treats on cookie sheet
    • Allow the treats to cool completely before feeding.
      dog treat cooling on rack
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    Notes

    1. Lining the cooking sheet with parchment is optional but does prevent sticking.
    2. *Cut the mints into sizes that appropriate for the size of your dog, i.e. the treats should be the size of the treats your dog normally receives.
    3. Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcal | Carbs: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g
    Author: Jen Wooster
    Course:: Dog Treat
    Cuisine: Dog Treat
    Keyword breath busters, breath mint, Dog Treat
    Tried this recipe?Tag us @peelwithzeal so we can see your creation!

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    1. Candee Butterfield says

      November 06, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      thank you I love this site I got a little doggy. If you don't mind can I get some for the holidays with Punkin?

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      • Jen Wooster says

        November 07, 2022 at 5:13 pm

        5 stars
        I will have to work on that!

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    2. Lynn says

      February 26, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      My puppy absolutely loved them! (And her minty/herbal breath was a nice change! 😀 )

      Reply
      • Jen says

        March 02, 2021 at 7:54 am

        So glad to hear. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    3. Paula says

      December 18, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      Our pup loves these treats. More than anything store bought, which he normally turns his nose up at.

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