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If you love baked goods and making all sorts of yummy snacks for your dog, you’re probably always looking for ways to broaden their flavor palette. If you are looking to add some nutritious berries to their diet, homemade cranberry dog treats may be the perfect way to do this. We have rounded up 9 awesome recipes for you to try in the comfort of your kitchen.
Some of them are super simple, others are a bit more complex, so we have something for every baking experience level. Check them out.
The 9 Cranberry Dog Treats Recipes
1. Dogster Recipe: Cranberry Mint Holiday Cookies
Dogster Recipe: Cranberry Mint Holiday Cookies
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves Spearmint or Peppermint
- 2 tablespoons plain, unsweetened applesauce
- ½ apple peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 flax egg 1 tablespoon flaxseed combined with 3 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚ F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, make the flax egg by using a whisk to combine the flaxseed and warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until a gel-like consistency is formed.
- Add the cranberries, mint, applesauce, and chopped apple to the bowl and stir.
- Add the coconut flour and water to the bowl and stir.
- Drop bite sized amounts of the dough onto the baking sheet or roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the cookies turn light brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes and serve to your dog.
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2. We Are Not Martha Cranberry Dog Treats
Gather round for the We Are Not Martha Cranberry Dog Treats. This recipe is moderately easy to make, although it may contain a few ingredients that might not be in your cabinet. If not, you’ll just need to pick up a couple things at the store and you’re ready to go!
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- ¾ cup fresh cranberries (chopped)
- ¼ cup honey
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350˚ F.
- Mix the rolled oats and almond flour in a large bowl.
- Add a lightly beaten egg, chopped cranberries, honey, and melted coconut oil to the bowl and mix all ingredients until combined.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough until it is ¼-inch thick.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes, then place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the treats have golden brown edges.
- Let cool and then serve to your dog.
3. Our Kind of Wonderful Cranberry Dog Treats
If you are an experienced baker, and you don’t mind stocking up on a few ingredients you might not already have on hand, definitely consider this recipe. These treats contain scrumptious, rich ingredients, like molasses and cinnamon. It’s sure to appeal to your dog’s flavor palette if you don’t have a picky pooch. Keep in mind that some dogs do not prefer strong tastes of this nature. So, if you have a particular little pooch, they might not enjoy them.
- 1 cup cranberries
- 3–4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup oats
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 4 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses (blackstrap)
- ½ –1 cup water
- Preheat the oven to 350˚ F.
- Chop the cranberries.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Add the melted butter, cranberries, egg, and molasses to the bowl, then add the water a little bit at a time.
- Mix everything together until combined, adding more water if needed.
- Knead the dough, then roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is ¼ to ½ -inch thick.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Grease a baking sheet and place the cookies on the sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Let them cool before serving.
4. Pook’s Pantry Cranberry Dog Treats
This Pook’s Pantry Cranberry Dog Treats recipe is super simple to toss together. It contains mild, nutrient-rich ingredients that will both nourish and please your dog. It even has almond flour and egg to add some protein! Who doesn’t love an easy, nutritious recipe? Plus, honey has natural antibiotics.
- 2 ½ cups ground oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1/3 – ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp. honey
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350˚ F.
- Grind the oats in a food processor.
- Combine the oats and flour in a medium mixing bowl with a whisk.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk the egg with honey, coconut oil, and 1/3 cup of water.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the oats and flour mixture and stir with a spoon.
- Fold the cranberries into the dough. If the dough feels dry, add more water a tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together.
- Roll out the dough until it is 1/8 to ¼-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Allow the treats to cool completely before serving them to your dog.
5. The Honest Kitchen Orange and Cranberry Dog Treats
These The Honest Kitchen Orange and Cranberry dog treats will kick things up a notch. Combining the powerful flavor of citrus, you create quite the delicious snack. Keep in mind that too much citrus is bad for dogs. These treats should be thoroughly cooked and you should only feed them sparingly.
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup oats
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 orange
- 1 tbsp. goat milk powder
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350˚ F.
- Peel the orange and place it into a blender in sections. Blend it for around 40 seconds until it is pureed.
- Combine oats, goat milk powder, and flour in a bowl.
- Cut the dried cranberries into smaller pieces and add to the bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Add honey, vanilla extract, egg, and the pureed orange to the dry ingredients and mix well until a dough is formed.
- Knead the dough into a ball, then create 4-5 smaller dough balls.
- Roll each ball into ¼ to ½ inch thickness, then cut them with a cookie cutter.
- Place the cookies onto the baking sheet and bake for 20-23 minutes.
- Let them cool completely before serving to your dog.
6. Miss Molly Says Homemade Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Treats
These Miss Molly Says Homemade Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Treats contain quite the easily digestible ingredients. Made with soothing pumpkin, these cranberry treats will appeal to most pups. Keep this particular cookie in mind if your dog suffers from any tummy upset.
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole fresh cranberries
- 16 oz. unsweetened pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 ½ cup beef, chicken, or vegetable stock
- Preheat the oven to 350˚ F.
- Combine wheat flour, rolled oats, fresh cranberries, pumpkin puree, and stock in a large bowl. If the dough is too dry, add more stock.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the dough, and roll the dough into balls with your hands.
- Place the balls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 50 minutes, then let cool completely before serving to your dog.
7. Grains in Small Places Easy Homemade Cranberry Dog Treats
Protein, carbs, calories? Who could ask for a more solid snack to stuff in your dog’s gullet? This easy 4-ingredient recipe will be simple to toss together, although you will have to buy that special flour, if you’re so inclined. We’re certain regular flour would work just as well. But if you want to try something new, it’s always an option!
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 eggs
- 2 ½ cups Einkorn flour (or regular flour)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350˚ F.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl until well-combined (no dry flour left). Add a tablespoon of water if needed.
- Knead the dough until it comes together. The dough will be drier.
- Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness, then use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, then let them cool completely before serving to your dog.
8. Wiggle Worthy Almond Cranberry Dog Treats
This Wiggle Worthy Almond Cranberry Dog Treats recipe contains a lot of similar ingredients to some of the others on the list. However, it also has creamy almond butter! Combining all these ingredients gives a rich, nutty taste with a little fruity surprise.
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened creamy almond butter (xylitol free)
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350˚ F.
- Combine the almond meal and coconut flour in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the egg, almond butter, almond milk, and melted coconut oil.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
- Add the cranberries to the mixture, then mix well until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough so that it sticks together and is no longer crumbly.
- Roll the dough onto parchment paper until it is ½-inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Let cool completely before serving to your dog.
9. Thinly Sliced Cucumber Peanut Butter Cranberry Dog Treats
These Thinly Sliced Cucumber Peanut Butter Dog Treats have more of a vanilla flavor, combining yummy ingredients for a flavorful experience. These treats are relatively easy to make, and you should have most of the ingredients on hand.
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp. plain unsweetened peanut butter (xylitol free)
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup cornmeal
- Preheat the oven to 400˚ F.
- Combine water, canola oil, eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
- Combine the flour, oats, and cornmeal with a whisk in a large bowl.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the well. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Flour a surface and then roll out the dough until it is 1/3-inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then allow to cool completely before serving to your dog.
Health Benefits of Cranberries for Dogs
You might be aware that cranberries are credited with a number of potential health benefits to both us and our pups. These berries contain natural fiber and antioxidants, along with a list of other bountiful nutrients. They may help maintain good urinary health.
While cranberries can be a tasty and nutritious treat for your dog, they should always be fed in moderation. All treats should account for no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calorie intake. Cranberries are acidic and high in natural sugars which can upset your dog’s tummy and lead to weight gain if fed in excess.
Helpful Baking Tips
Use Plain, Fresh Cranberries
Use fresh or frozen cranberries in these recipes, avoid canned berries or those in a sauce with other ingredients. Plain dried cranberries are also safe, but be aware these are higher in sugar by weight as the water has been removed.
Be Careful with Replacement Ingredients
Is your dog allergic to anything or sensitive to certain ingredients? If so, you might want to be careful of introducing too many new ingredients at one time. This could confuse you if your dog has a reaction to something new and you don’t know what caused it.
If you’re making these treats for dogs other than your own, you might not be fully aware of allergies. It’s always best to ask other dog owners if the ingredients are suitable for their dogs. If certain dogs have allergies or sensitivities, you can try other treats that don’t have the allergy-causing ingredients.
Do Not Undercook or Serve Items Raw
There are certain ingredients you won’t want to be undercooked, especially if the recipe uses egg. Always follow the recipe to a T and cook the product for as long as recommended. It is also advisable to consult a veterinarian and ask them about any particular foods you intend to feed to your dog.
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Conclusion
Now, you have a handful of delicious options to choose from. These treats can appeal to a wide variety of dogs, and they could be a hit or miss for some. But don’t let this trial and error deter you—you can have fun whipping up some goodies from the comfort of your own kitchen—and probably for cheaper, too!
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