These Homemade Sweet Potato Chews Dog Treats are so delicious you will want to snack on them yourself. These treats are made without byproducts, additives, or fillers. They are made with only 3 simple and inexpensive ingredients that you can feel great about feeding to your pet. If you are looking for a grain-free treat for your dog this is also a great alternative.
Sweet potatoes are full of lots of amazing things like; Vitamin E, Potassium, Iron, Fiber and Antioxidants. They are also great for regulating insulin levels. Olive oil is a healthy fat that humans and pets both need in their diet. Cinnamon is known to be great for digestion, circulation, cognitive function, and also regulating insulin levels. Plus, most dogs love the flavor that cinnamon adds to the sweet potato (so do I).
These Homemade Sweet Potato Chews Dog Treats are a great treat for dogs with diabetes due to 2 out of 3 ingredients aiding in regulating insulin. They are also a perfect treat for dogs with arthritis as cinnamon also contains anti-inflammatory properties. But of course, always check with your veterinarian if you have concerns about your pet’s health.
Another benefit to this snack is that it is cooked to be a bit tough, promoting chewing which is beneficial in helping to remove plaque from your dogs teeth.
Try cooking up a batch, you will be surprised how easy they are to prepare, and how much your pooch will love them!
Healthy Dog Chews Ingredients:
Sweet Potato Dog Chews Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 250° F.
- Slice sweet potatoes into long strips about 1/4” thick using a sharp butcher knife or a mandolin.
- To make slicing easier, slice on one side and then rest the potato on the flat side. Cut strips across perpendicular to the first slice. For small dogs you can then cut these wide strips into narrow pieces if you want a smaller treat.
- Toss sweet potato slices in a large bowl with olive oil, stir and toss well to coat thoroughly.
- Place on a cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon (OPTIONAL, make sure to use a small amount).
- Bake for 2 ½ to 3 hours.
- Allow to cool and store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Can these treats be made using a dehydrator? Yes!
- Dehydrator instructions: Temperature: 125°F Drying time: 10-12 hours. (Thanks, Brenda T!)
Sweet Potato Chews Dog Treats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250° F.
- Slice sweet potatoes into long strips about 1/4” thick using a sharp butcher knife or a mandolin.
- To make slicing easier, slice on one side and then rest the potato on the flat side. Cut strips across perpendicular to the first slice. For small dogs you can then cut these wide strips into narrow pieces if you want a smaller treat.
- Toss sweet potato slices in a large bowl with olive oil, stir and toss well to coat thoroughly.
- Place on a cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 2 ½ to 3 hours.
- Allow to cool and store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
We hope your dogs enjoy these Sweet Potato Dog Chews, too!
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jeninga75 says
I make these all the time but never added cinnamon.
kathy says
How Manet can I give my dog in one day?
vicky says
Hi I had a go at making these last week for my great dane pup, however I couldnt keep them in the oven for no where near an hour never mind 3-4 hours as they started to go black due to burning from the high heat. When I did take them out they were floppy & not chewy. My dog still loved them however lol. I would be sooooo grateful if maybe you could tell me what perhaps I’m doing wrong as I’m sure my greta dane would love to chew on these……… Well she liked the floppy versions I did lol, so did my sons Boxer as well lol.
Thanks so much
Vicky
Peggy says
Bake at 250…. Although I have found that a little higher around 275 works best and bake them for about 2.5 to 3 hours…
My doggies love them…
Josie says
I might be wrong but I’m assuming the temperature means 250˚F which is 130˚C (GM 1/2). If you popped them in at 250˚C then this would explain why yours start to burn before 1 hour. Hope this helps.
carolyn says
I made these and my dog loved them but they were so good I couldn’t stop eating. I made them thinner though.
Kristy says
My dog would love those! Heck, throw some sugar on them and *I* would love those!
Dena Wilkins says
Tried this recipe and they came out all mushy. Followed instructions exactly. Can’t figure out where I went wrong.
Pet Coupon Savings says
I’m sorry to hear that Dena. All ovens can vary in how hot they can get, so it might have a little bit to do with that. How long did you let them cook? Sometimes it takes quite awhile to get all of the moisture out. Also, make sure that the sweet potatoes aren’t overlapping on your cookie sheet because that will make them bake/steam leading to a more mushy treat and not chewy.
Margie says
My dog loves the sweet potatoe treats, but mine turned out soft not crispy like yours????
Judy brown says
Could you do this in a dehydrator ?
Pet Coupon Savings says
Yes! Sorry I didn’t have a dehydrator to test them out on. But see Brenda T’s helpful comment above for dehydrator instructions. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Terrie says
I have made these treats five or six times for our dogs and they love them. The recipe is very easy, too, and they’re much healthier than any treat you could buy in a store.
Pet Coupon Savings says
Glad your dogs love them! Thanks for stopping by. :)
Marybeth says
Would these be OK for a ten week olk puppy?
Sam says
My 8 year old dog, who likes nothing to do with raw fruit or veggies, LOVES these. I do not use any oil or cinnamon, just the sweet potato or yam. The vet has commented on his nice amount of weight loss. He is at his perfect weight now, mainly due to these snacks. I either cook them in the oven on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or on the BBQ with indirect heat.
Gapuppie says
I’m going to make these for my Riley. He kept gaining weight without eating much. After blood work, he was started on synchronize a few days ago. I’m glad to find that these are low calorie, hopefully he’ll love them.
Tracey says
do you need to flip these sweet potatoes while they are in the oven at all?
My dog loves sweet potato.
ThankS
Suzanne says
Could these be made in a crock – pot or slow cooker?
Pet Coupon Savings says
I wouldn’t recommend it. Crock pots tend to make things mushy instead of giving it that chewy texture due to it sitting in moisture. Thanks for stopping by!
Vikki says
I am looking forward to trying these for my baby (15 years old) I am going to substitute coconut oil for the olive oil
Pet Coupon Savings says
Great, Vikki! Let me know how it turns out. :)
Sarah says
Are they supposed to be soft or hard in the middle after 2 1/2 to 3 min
Julia says
I have a dehydrator. Has anyone tried them using this method instead of the oven?
Pet Coupon Savings says
Hello Julia, Sorry I didn’t have a dehydrator to test them out on. But see Brenda T’s helpful comment above for dehydrator instructions. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Stephanie says
Excited to try these!!
T. Howell says
Don’t mean to be a jerk but use the Cinnamon sparingly because it can upset your dogs stomach.
Lori G says
I sliced the sweet potatoes about
1/4 of an inch thick and baked
them at 250f for about 3 – 4 hours. I found
there was no need for olive oil or any spices at all.
My dogs loved them!!!
Maureen says
I would like some feedback on using a dehydrator too please. My Malshi loves sweet potato too. THANKS in anticipation.
Pet Coupon Savings says
Hello Maureen, Sorry I didn’t have a dehydrator to test them out on. But see Brenda T’s helpful comment above for dehydrator instructions. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Bianca says
i thought cinnamon was not good for dogs? with or with out cinnamon my dog loves them!
Tina says
Hi Bianca,
Cinnamon is non-toxic to both dogs and cats…..it’s nutmeg that we need to keep away from them. Hope this helps!
Maria says
Apparently my oven runs hot. My first batch turned into “crispy” chews,lol. I just broke them into pieces and added them to the dogs food. Round two tomorrow. Let let you know how those turn out.
Buffy says
Can I use coconut oil instead of olive oil?
Cindy says
These were super simple to make and my dogs adore them!!
Cynthia Celis says
do i have to defrost or bake again if frozen?
Pet Coupon Savings says
Hello Cynthia! If you make them ahead of time and freeze them, you would let them thaw and then most likely need to bake them a little to bring them back to the texture that your dog would like. But I’m sure that varies based on if your dog likes a chewy or crunchy texture. Let me know how it turns out for you! Thanks for stopping by. :)
Brenda T says
I saw at least 2 people(mine would make it 3) in these reviews ask if these can be made in a dehydrator. The answer is YES! Temperature: 125´ Drying time: 10-12 hours.
You’re welcome!
Pet Coupon Savings says
Thank you Brenda for testing it out and sharing the info! Appreciate your helpful comment. :) Hope your pup enjoys them!
Kasey says
Do you peel the sweet potato? Or leave the skin on?
Pet Coupon Savings says
Hello Kasey! We recommend peeling the sweet potatoes before slicing for the dog chews. Let us know how they turn out and if your pup enjoys them. :)
Emily says
Mine came out crispy. Pup loves them either way; but how do I get them chewy?
Pet Coupon Savings says
Hi Emily! Glad your pup still loved them. :) I would advise cutting them slightly thicker and cooking for less time if you want them to lean more chewy in texture. Of course, some ovens get hotter than others so I would just keep an eye on it and when it gets to the texture you would like them to be, take them out of the oven. I hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by. :)
NaeNae C says
I have made these several times. My dog loves them! Gave some to a friend for her dogs and she ate half of them before she got home to share with the dogs. 😂 Mine sometimes takes longer than 3 hours. It depends on how thick I slice the potatoes. I touch them when the 3 hours are up and if they still have moisture, I bake longer. Thanks for the recipe!!
Pet Coupon Savings says
I’m so glad your dog and friend loves them. :) Thanks for stopping by!