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Homemade Mint Dog Treats Recipe

March 11, 2017 By Amanda 12 Comments

homemade mint dog treat recipe

Does your dog have bad breath? Do you enjoy making homemade treats for your dog? Well, I have finally combined my love for pet dental health and DIY dog treat recipes to create this delicious homemade mint dog treats recipe. As are all my recipes, this one is easy to make and uses simple ingredients. Keep your dog’s breath minty fresh by treating them to this delectable homemade creation.

Homemade Mint Dog Treats Recipe

Recipe makes about four dozen small treats.

What you’ll need:

  • 4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (for added health benefits)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • Dog bone shaped cookie cutters

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Start by whisking the egg, water and coconut oil in a large bowl until it becomes a smooth mixture.
  3. Slowly pour the 4 cups of flour into the liquid mixture until it creates a workable dough.
  4. Knead in the parsley and mint. (You could also add it to the flour before you pour it into the liquid mixture, but I chose to knead it in). If you find that your dough is too dry, add some water 1/4 cup at a time. If your dough is too sticky, add more flour as necessary.
  5. Sprinkle some flour on your kitchen counter top or work space. Roll out the dough.
  6. Cut the dough into shapes using the dog bone shaped cookie cutters.
  7. Lay the treats on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes, or longer if you want a harder treat.
  9. Let the treats completely cool before giving them to your dog. Refrigerate for up to a week to preserve freshness.
homemade mint dog treats recipe
You can also add a little bit of extra mint on top of the treats before you bake them if you choose.

homemade mint dog treats recipe

Parsley and mint both have properties that help to freshen your dog’s breath. You can also easily grow both herbs in your own home! All of my dogs devoured these treats, as they normally do with all of my homemade dog treats. If you’re interested in more DIY dog treat recipes, check out my arsenal! In the meantime, I hope your dogs love these treats and that you have fun with this homemade mint dog treats recipe 🙂

homemade mint dog treat recipe

As always, be sure to consult your veterinarian with any questions or concerns about your dog’s health or diet. I may be an expert dog mom but I am not a dog medial professional. Affiliate links may be present in this post.

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Comments

  1. Tori says

    March 13, 2017 at 9:01 am

    We love minty treats! Hopefully these give the dog slightly better breath!

    Reply
  2. Shea says

    March 20, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    Can you use a different flour than wheat?

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      March 21, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Hi Shea. I use whole wheat flour because I find the consistency easier to work with but most importantly, it’s better for dogs than regular baking flour. I’m sure you can use other types of flour, but the amounts may vary and what not.

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    May 23, 2018 at 2:46 am

    This sounds absolutely great and is so easy to make. I will definitely try these and hopefully my Happy will have a better breath after that! Thanks very much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      May 24, 2018 at 11:39 am

      They are super easy to make! Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Nancy says

    December 22, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    Love these very easy to handle. I did essential oils of peppermint and lavender herb as the store was out of peppermint.
    They came out fabulous.
    And hopefully fresh breath and calming.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      December 22, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      So glad to hear that, Nancy! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    • Candy Elinski says

      March 18, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      The lavender herb was a digestible oil?? Very interesting. I may try with the oils.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        March 18, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Yes, it’s specifically formulated for dogs 🙂

        Reply
  5. Terry Lund says

    July 15, 2019 at 10:03 am

    So do you dry the mint leaves first or just chop up fresh and mix in?

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      July 22, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      Just chop them up fresh!

      Reply
  6. Terry says

    July 23, 2019 at 5:35 am

    Perfect! Can’t wait to make these and I know all of my dogs will love them

    Reply

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