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Sweet Potato and Apple Balls for Dogs

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Store these treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months. For a crunchier treat, bake the balls a bit longer until crisp on the outside. You can substitute sweet potato with canned pumpkin or add grated carrots for extra texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1medium apple, cored and diced (ensure no seeds remain)
  • 1 cuprolled oats
  • 1/4 teaspooncinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 cupwater

Instructions

  1. Preheat yourovento 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet withparchment paper.
  2. Peel and dice the sweet potato and apple into small chunks, ensuring all apple seeds are removed.
  3. Boil the sweet potato pieces in a small pot of water until soft, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  4. In a food processor or blender, combine the cooked sweet potato, apple chunks, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Blend until the mixture forms a sticky dough. Add water gradually if the dough is too thick.
  5. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them into small balls (about the size of a cherry tomato). Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheatedovenfor 25-30 minutes, or until the balls are firm to the touch and golden brown on the outside.
  7. Let the treats cool completely on awire rackbefore serving them to your dog.

Notes

Store these treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months.
For a crunchier treat, bake the balls a bit longer until crisp on the outside.
You can substitute sweet potato with canned pumpkin or add grated carrots for extra texture.

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