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No-bake sweet potato dog treats on a plate sprinkled with coconut powder.

4. No-Bake Sweet Potato Energy Bites

Short on time? These quick, no-bake bites come together in minutes with sweet potato, oats, and peanut butter. Soft, bite-sized, and nutritious, they’re perfect for training or grab-and-go rewards.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Course Treat
Calories 20 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mashed sweet potato
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup xylitol-free peanut butter*
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds or pumpkin puree (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp coconut powder (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Microwave 1 sweet potato for about 6 minutes. Mash.
  • Mix mashed sweet potato, oats, peanut butter, and any add-ins until combined.
  • Roll into bite-sized balls.
  • Chill in the fridge for 1 hour to set.
  • Sprinkle coconut powder on top (optional).
  • Store in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

*See our article on the safest peanut butter for dogs for our top recommendations. Some brands contain a sugar substitute called xylitol, which is extremely toxic for dogs.
 
Recipe source: Pups Gourmet Kitchen