Wheat- and Gluten-Free Carob Dog Biscuits (Recipe)
I had never baked with carob powder before, but it turns out that my Banjo is a huge fan. These homemade treats are great for wheat-sensitive dogs.
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I’ve been looking forward to trying this recipe because I’ve never used carob powder before. And, to the best of my knowledge, my dog, Banjo, has never had anything containing carob.
But she could barely unglue her snout from the bag of carob powder I brought home from the store and was my constant shadow as I whipped these quick biscuits together.
Pure USDA-organic pumpkin puree, no fillers or additives. Adds gentle soluble fiber to firm up loose stool and settle a mildly upset stomach. A simple vet-favorite topper.
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Wheat- and Gluten-Free Carob Dog Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice flour (or try different flours, depending on your dog's allergies or preferences)
- ½ cup carob powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup water
An airtight treat jar that keeps homemade biscuits crisp on the counter between batches.
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Directions
- Heat your oven to 350 F.
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and knead until a dough is formed and smooth. Add more water if the dough is too dry.
- Roll onto a heavily floured surface ¼-inch thick and cut the biscuits with a small cookie cutter.
- Place them on a nonstick cookie sheet.
- Bake 10–15 minutes or until your homemade carob dog biscuits start to crackle.
- Cool on a wire rack and refrigerate extra biscuits.
A framed silicone mold that turns homemade dough or puree into uniform, bite-size treats with easy pop-out release.
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Not wanting to overdo my dog treat supplies, I cut this recipe in half and came out with about 2 dozen cookies. I also had only brown rice flour, but it was a perfect substitute for the white rice flour.
A dog-specific peanut butter and pumpkin spread made without xylitol, handy as a treat-recipe ingredient or topper.
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The dough was extremely soft, so I recommend rolling it out slowly and gently.
The finished biscuits were little crunchy delights that Banjo seemed to thoroughly enjoy.
I admit I didn’t try any myself, but it looks as though Banjo is a fan of carob dog biscuits. Maybe I’ll have to find a human treat recipe to try it out for myself.
Adapted from Doggy Dessert Chef.
This pet treat recipe was reviewed by a veterinarian, Dr. Judy Morgan, DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, and is safe for dogs in moderation, but is not a substitute for a complete balanced diet. This recipe was last reviewed and updated Aug. 24, 2019. Dr. Morgan operates 2 award-winning veterinary hospitals in New Jersey that offer an integrative approach to pet care. With a passion for healing her patients with whole foods, she has written several books on holistic pet care — including Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs, a holistic cookbook for pets.
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Allison Gray gained a wealth of knowledge about animal welfare issues and responsible pet care during her nearly 5 years of work for an animal shelter. She is a writer, photographer, artist, runner and tattooed remedial knitter. Allison also has been researching, testing out and perfecting nutritious pet treat recipes in her kitchen for Petful since spring 2017.
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