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Easy sweet potato dog treats that are simple to make and cheaper than store-bought goodies. Just bake or dehydrate the potatoes as a healthy treat for your dogs and they will absolutely love them. Simply slice the sweet potatoes and bake. That’s it!
I use a mandoline slicer to slice my potatoes so they are all the same thickness, but they can also be sliced with a knife. I use the medium setting for my mandoline, which cuts the potatoes ½ cm thick. Cut the potatoes width-wise for small pieces and length-wise for larger pieces. I also cook the little bites from the end of the sweet potato, so the small pieces get crunchy and the big pieces will be softer.
The sweet potato dog treats can be dried in the oven or a food dehydrator. Both options work great! The timing will vary depending on how thick the potatoes are cut and if you prefer the treats to be softer or crunchier. When baking in the oven start checking at the two-hour mark to see if they're done, then every 15 minutes until they reach your desired crispness.
One or two sweet potatoes can easily be made at one time. I prefer to make two at one time for ease of clean-up, but I also have two large sweethearts who will gobble them up.
These are my two cutie pies with their big eyes! They're being so patient. I hope your dogs enjoy these baked sweet potato treats as much as mine did.
Sweet Potato Dog Treats
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 slices 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
One ingredient sweet potato dog treats, that will taste like a bite of healthy heaven to any dog!
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
Instructions
Method 1 Oven:
- Preheat oven to 250˚ F.
- Slice the sweet potatoes at least ½ cm thick.
- Place the sweet potatoes rounds on a silicone mat or parchment paper on baking sheets.
- Cook for 2½-3 hours.
- Turn the potatoes halfway through.
- Check at the two-hour mark to see if they're done, then every 15 minutes until they reach your desired crispness.
- Let cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Method 2 Food Dehydrator:
- Slice the sweet potatoes ½ cm thick.
- Place the slices on the food dehydrator racks.
- Set the dehydrator to 135˚ F.
- Dry for 6-7 hours, depending on how crunchy you prefer the treats to be.
- Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Inspired by Dog Treat Kitchen
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: dog treats
- Method: food dehydrator, oven
- Cuisine: american
Keywords: How to make sweet potato dog treats, dehydrated sweet potatoes, how to make sweet potato snacks for dogs
My baby loves them. Thank you for sharing.
Rhett
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I'm glad your babies love them, mine do too!
I tried making these but I saw some black spots on my dehydrated potatoes, is there a way to avoid that?
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It depends on what the black spots are from. By chance did you cut the sweet potatoes and not cook them immediately? If so, it might be oxidation which may not look appealing but save to eat. The discoloration from oxidation will be surface black specks. If they are deep large black spots it might be from bruising or rot. If it's rot they are not safe to eat. Another reason is sometimes sweet potatoes produce runners while growing, these can be peeled off or cutaway. If it's from a chemical reaction during the cooking process, I've read that blanching the sweet potatoes before dehydrating can prevent them from turning black. I haven't tried that method, so I'm not positive it works. I hope this helps!
It could just be burnt spots.
How long can you store these at room temp in an airtight container?
I don't have a set time for you that they'll last because there a few variables that will hinder the shelf life of the dried sweet potatoes. It depends on the moisture content left in the potatoes after drying, the humidity where you live, and how often the container is opened. Every time the container is opened moisture and bacteria are introduced to the potatoes that could contribute to mold growth. With that being said I've stored them on the counter in an airtight container for a few days with no issues, but for long-term storage, I store them in the fridge. I hope that helps!
Easy, healthy and my boy Finley is obsessed!
Thank you so much!
Matthew and Finley 🐶
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Thank you for leaving a comment, and I'm so glad they were a hit with Finley!
Thanks for sharing! So easy and my babies love them!
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Hi Sara, I'm so glad your babies enjoy the treats!
Perfect, used to buy, but easier and cheaper and tastier to make following these instructions!
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Thanks, I'm glad they worked out for you!
My Captain Jack loves these, and omg yours are soo cute too!!
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I'm glad Captain Jack loved them, and I bet he's adorable too!
Can the skin stay on?
Yes, the skin can stay on. I hope your pup enjoys the recipe.
https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-dehydrate-sweet-potatoes/ So I read on this website that blanching or steaming the sweet potatoes help retain color/flavor for longer periods of time and takes less time to dehydrate if you use a dehydrator.
Thank you for the information, I'm sure the readers will appreciate it.