sweet potato dog treats are becoming increasingly popular with dog owners because of the health benefits for dogs and the wholesome natural ingredients. If your dog makes that face that says “you know I deserve a treat”, then this is the perfect snack to throw him. My golden especially makes this face and tail is going crazy.
The problem is that most treats bought in stores are full of who-knows-what. One day I grabbed a bag off the shelf and flipped it over only to put it back down.
I started making sweet potato dog treats homemade style and it’s a game changer.
Sweet potatoes are packed with fiber and vitamins your dog needs, and your pup will go crazy for the taste. There are no weird fillers or mystery ingredients, either; you’ll recognize the food in your kitchen.
They are very cute on a little tray as well…very Pinterest worthy I might say! If you love spoiling your boy with something good, you should start here with these 8 recipes!
#1: Roasted Sweet Potato Slices (Dog-Safe!)
So, you know that moment when you are snacking and your golden is just staring at you with those eyes. Well, I always feel bad about this until I cut up the sweet potatoes and we can snack together.
Sweet Potato Slices — Simple & Dog-Safe
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25–30 minutes | Serving Size: 20–25 slices
Ingredients:
1. 2–3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
2. 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, skip for dogs)
3. A pinch of cinnamon (for your portion only!)
Let’s Make These
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Slice the sweet potatoes into rounds that are ¼-inch thick or lengthwise planks. The thickness is up to you, as long as everything is even. Place the sweet potato slices on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lay them flat so they aren’t overlapping.
Roast for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through the process. The edges will curl slightly and darken — this is the sign they’re done.
The slices are naturally high in fiber and beta-carotene and can provide a crunchy snack for your pet along with a little extra boost in nutrients.
My dog Sage went absolutely crazy for these the first time I fed them to her. I didn’t even need to season them for her! Of course, I ate some too. Store extras in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @jbergeron328
#2: Sweet Potato & Chickpea Flour Dog Treats
Did you ever notice how your dog might sit right at your feet while you’re cooking? And she is so into what you’re doing, she’s like your sous chef and biggest fan, right?
That’s what’s going on here, and I really do love it.
These treats are made with mashed sweet potato and Bob’s Red Mill chickpea flour (also known as garbanzo bean flour). The dough is thick and orange and smells so good your dog will lose it when you open the bag.
Let’s Make These Treats
Ingredients:
1. 1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
2. 1½ cups Bob’s Red Mill chickpea flour
3. 1 egg
Put the oven on to 350F. In a glass bowl, mix the sweet potatoes and the egg until they’re combined. The dough gets very thick so put your hands right in there. It should feel like dense cookie dough. Slowly add in the chickpea flour and fold it in until it’s all combined.
Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick on parchment paper and then cut into shapes. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are firm. Let them cool before you hand them over…because warm cookies crumble.
Keep this in mind: Because, chickpea flour adds protein to the mix, these treats will actually fill up her belly, instead of just being empty calories.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. These will also freeze well, just like these homemade 2 ingredient dog treats.
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Serving Size: ~20 treats
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @lava_paws
#3: Sweet Potato & Herb Homemade Dog Bone Treats
Your golden’s been staring at you from across the kitchen again – that “I know you have something good” look. And you probably do.
These are my standby sweet potato herb dog treats if I want to feel like a really awesome dog mom without spending half my Saturday. My friend Dani made these last fall and her lab went absolutely feral for them.
Ingredients:
1. 2 cups whole wheat flour
2. 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
3. 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
4. 1 egg
5. 2 tablespoons olive oil
Let’s Bake These Beauties
Turn the oven on to 350 degrees F. Mix the mashed sweet potato, egg, and olive oil together first. You want the wet mixture to be smooth before anything else touches it. Add the flour and parsley and stir until a firm dough forms. If it feels sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time.
Roll out the dough to ½ inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with a bone-shaped cookie cutter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until firm and golden.
Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber and vitamins. They contain no mystery fillers. Your girl will get a real treat you can feel good about giving her.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Makes: ~24 treats
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @pansinopets
#4: Turmeric & Black Pepper Seed Biscuits
The other day I was eating something and Sadie was staring at me with those big eyes and I caved and gave her a bite. I know she isn’t supposed to have a lot of the stuff in my pantry.
These little biscuits are made from things you probably have at home and they smell amazing coming out of the oven!
Ingredients:
1. 2 cups whole wheat flour
2. ½ cup cornmeal
3. 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
4. ½ teaspoon black pepper (helps the turmeric actually absorb)
5. ¼ cup mixed seeds (chia, flax, sunflower)
6. ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
7. 2 eggs
8. 3 tablespoons olive oil
How to Bake These Up
Whisk the dry ingredients together, then stir in the wet until a stiff dough forms. Roll out to about ½ inch thick and cut into rounds. My aunt used to say, “Dough that fights back a little bakes up better” and she was right.
I have baked at 350°F for 22-25 minutes until the edges go golden. Let them cool on a rack before serving. This allows them to cool completely and firm up so they don’t crumble on the floor.
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Makes about 30 biscuits
These go great with Anti-Inflammatory Pumpkin and Oat Dog Treats: A Healthy & Easy Homemade Recipe if you’re going to change the flavor of your dog treats every week.
Stash in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze half the batch for later.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @petfacepets
#5: Dehydrated Sweet Potato Chips for Dogs
Your golden is staring at you while you eat chips on the couch. The kind of stare that leaves you feeling guilty.
Make her a batch of these instead.
Dehydrated Sweet Potato Dog Chips
Ingredients:
1. 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
2. Optional: a very light drizzle of coconut oil (skip if your dog has a sensitive stomach)
Let’s Make These Happen
Slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds. Or rather, less than that. Don’t use a mandoline, because uneven slices dry at different speeds and you’ll end up with some burnt and some chewy.
Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Lay the sliced apple flat, no overlapping. Bake for 3 hours, flipping apple slices over halfway through. Apple slices are done when they are still firm but slightly pliable, and edges begin to curl.
Let them cool completely before handing them over. Warm chips stay soft and won’t get that satisfying crunch.
One thing to remember: The thicker slices will make chewier treats and the thinner slices will make a crispier chip. The only criteria is what your girl wants.
These are chips made from just one ingredient: sweet potato! That means no preservatives and no mysterious ingredients, and the natural fiber is always good for Charlie’s digestion, and the beta-carotene is good for her coat, too!
Store in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 3 hours | Serving Size: 2-3 chips per treat session
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @spaceshipsandlaserbeams
#6: Dehydrated Sweet Potato Chews
Your Golden is staring at you with those eyes again. You know, the “I want a snack and I will not stop until I get one” eyes.
They’re chewy, golden, orange strips, made from just one ingredient: sweet potato. No fillers, no weird preservatives, just the real thing sliced thin and dried low and slow.
Ingredients:
1. 2-3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
2. A drizzle of coconut oil (optional, helps with crisping)
How to Make Your Dog’s New Favorite Chew
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Slice the sweet potatoes into ¼ inch rounds or lengthwise into strips — lengthwise will give you those satisfying chewy strips, like in the photo. Put them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, flat, with no overlapping. Bake for 3 hours, flipping them halfway through. You want them to be leathery and bendy, not crispy-hard. Take one out and let it cool on a plate, it will firm up slightly as it sits.
Store your pulp in an air-tight glass jar for up to two weeks or freeze it for up to three months.
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 3 hours | Serving Size: 15–20 strips
The long, slow cook causes the natural sugars to caramelize which is why they have that golden brown color and why dogs go absolutely feral for them. Sweet potatoes are also high in fiber and beta-carotene, so you’re giving your dog a healthy snack for his gut and coat.
A friend of mine, Dani, makes a double batch every Sunday. Her dog now goes to the oven and waits! I tried it once and I swear she does the same thing.
My dog is older so I slice them a little thinner, but this would make a great, long-lasting chew for heavy chewers as well (i.e. golden retriever who chews everything in site).
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @spoiledhounds
#7: Miss Kleos Freeze Dried Salmon & Apple Rings Dog Treats
You know that moment when your golden gives you those eyes while your snacking on the couch. Like a full out guilt trip, tail wagging and chin on your knee. My dog Kaya does this everytime and I can never say no.
And that’s how I began making my own copycat of Miss Kleos’ frozen treats at home: freeze dried salmon bites and dehydrated apple rings, using the same clean ingredients that you can pronounce.
How To Make Them At Home
Ingredients:
1. 8 oz fresh wild salmon fillet, skin removed
2. 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
3. 2 red apples (like Fuji), cored and sliced into ¼ inch rings
4. 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
Preheat oven to 200°F. Slice the salmon into 1 inch chunks. Lay the pieces of fish out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet with the apple rings and sweet potato rounds spaced apart. Bake in the oven for 6-8 hours flipping the salmon and apple rings halfway through the baking time. The apple rings shrink down and get this chewy, almost caramel-like texture that dogs go absolutely crazy for. The salmon will get nice and crispy with no added seasoning needed.
Real talk: skip the salt. dogs don’t need it, and these treats are already chock-full of omega-3s from the salmon that promote a healthy coat and reduce shedding (your sofa will thank you). these are a wonderful companion to 5 Best Homemade Dog Food Recipes: Nutritious and Easy Meals for Your Furry Friend.
Store in an airtight glass jar for up to 2 weeks.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 6-8 hours | Serving Size: 2-3 treats per day
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @misskleospettreats
#8: Dehydrated Sweet Potato Chews (Single-Ingredient Slices)
Does your dog get a weird look on his face when he sees you in the kitchen? My dog does that every time I touch a sweet potato, and I’m not going to lie, these are why.
Ingredients:
1. 2-3 medium sweet potatoes (any variety works, but orange-flesh is best)
How to Make Dehydrated Sweet Potato Chews
Wash your sweet potatoes and skip the peeling, the skin adds texture to the dogs’ meal. Slice them into ¼-inch rounds with a sharp knife or mandoline. Slice them thin and they will be chewy-crisp and slice them thick and they will be more meaty in the center.
Arrange them flat on your mesh dehydrator tray (see photo), making sure that no pieces overlap. Set your dehydrator to 125°F and run it for 6-8 hours.
And, of course, you don’t want one side of the strip to dry faster than the other side. So halfway through the process, you flip the pieces over.
The best part: One ingredient, zero additives, and a treat that actually supports a healthy digestive system and gives energy.
Store finished chews in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or freeze them for up to 3 months. To serve with one of my frozen dog treats!
Prep Time: 10 min | Dehydrating Time: 6-8 hrs | Serving Size: 1-2 slices per treat
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @thepurposefulpantry
The Sweet Potato Trick That Changes Everything About Homemade Dog Treats
I know I’ve probably burned many, many batches of sweet potato treats because I skipped a step. It’s a secret that nobody has told you… dehydrate your slices of sweet potato before baking them into your treats.
Most recipes just say “bake and done.” But, raw sweet potato holds more moisture than you think. And that moisture is what causes the sweet potato treat to go moldy within three days. This is extremely frustrating.
Slice very thinly, like almost paper thin, and let dry on paper towels for 30 minutes before putting in oven. Cookies will last up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
The glycemic index for sweet potatoes is actually lower than that of white potatoes. If your dog is diabetic or needs to control blood sugar, sweet potatoes are a smarter choice of carbs. If your golden has any weight management issues, you can check out our page on homemade dog food for diabetic dogs for meal plan ideas.
If your girl gets treats that stay fresh, this is one you should do. Trust me.
Your Dog Deserves Better Treats — Start This Weekend
I know you are very busy so I didn’t want to bother you but I was hoping you could give me some advice. I know you said you were going to stop writing the blog for a while but I was hoping you could just let me know how important one small change is. I think I might just pick one recipe and make a batch and watch my golden go absolutely wild!
And honestly, once you see how easy it is, you will wonder why you ever bought those mystery-ingredient bags of granola from the store.
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Amr Mohsen is a software engineer who traded his keyboard for a leash — at least on weekends. His love for dogs inspired him to share what he learns as a dog owner and enthusiast, bringing a detail-oriented, research-driven perspective to every article he writes. If it’s about dogs, he’s probably already looked it up twice.
