Sweet potatoes are one of the best veggies in the world, not only because they are absolutely delicious, but also because they allow you to create so many amazing and different recipes. There isn’t just one boring way of eating sweet potatoes, the possibilities are endless.
And the good news is that you can create many healthy and delicious recipes with sweet potatoes for your dog too!
Many pet parents want to share the health benefits (and delicious taste) sweet potatoes provide, with their furry friends, but don’t find the best way to feed it to them. If you can relate to this feeling, keep reading because we’ll share some easy and tasty recipes with sweet potatoes for dogs.
Are sweet potatoes good for dogs?
Before stepping into the recipes of sweet potatoes for dogs, we should answer this question “are sweet potatoes good for dogs?”. We all know this delicious veggie has many benefits for us, but does it work the same with dogs?
As a matter of fact, they do. Sweet potatoes are not only safe for dogs to eat, but they also give our furry friends a lot of health benefits.
- They are a source of fiber, which lowers the risk of heart disease and aids the function of the digestive system.
- They are low in fat.
- They are rich in Vitamin C, which boosts the function of the immune system, helping prevent disease.
- They also have Vitamin A, which helps maintain healthy skin, muscles and nerves.
- They are a great source of calcium, potassium and iron.
How often can dogs eat sweet potatoes?
Although sweet potatoes are a healthy food for dogs to eat, you shouldn’t feed them to your pup on a daily basis.
Sweet potatoes are carbohydrates, so if dogs eat too much of it, it can lead to health issues such as obesity and diabetes. That’s why it’s extremely important to use moderation when giving sweet potatoes to your dog.
You can give sweet potatoes to your dog as a healthy treat from time to time, but make sure not make them their main source of nutrition.
How can you cook sweet potatoes for dogs?
Now that we have set the basics straight, we can move on to what brings us here today: different ways of cooking sweet potatoes for dogs.
It’s extremely important not to add any type of condiment to this recipe. They don’t need salt, sugar, oil or anything you can think of apart from the sweet potatoes.
1. Baked treats
This recipe is absolutely great for having a stash of treats you already know your dog loves. They come in handy for training sessions since you can prepare them in small pieces and in any shape you want. Sweet potatoes treats for dogs might take a little more time to prepare than other recipes, but they sure do have their benefits!
Supplies
- 2/3 sweet potatoes
- Sharp knife
- Oven tray
- Oven
- Non-stick baking paper
Step by step
- Peel the sweet potatoes
- Cut the sweet potatoes in any shape and size you feel is the best for your dog (small dice, thin slices or even sticks).
- Place the chopped sweet potatoes on the non-stick baking paper over the oven tray
- Bake them for approximately 2 to 3 hours at 200 C°
- Let them cool out before giving some of them to your dog
If you want the end result to be soft and chewy treats, leave them for a shorter time in the oven. The longer they are being cooked, the crunchier they’ll get.
You can store them in an airtight container. Crunchy treats tend to last longer than the more chewy ones. The first one can last up to three weeks, while the later can last only a few days.
2. Smashed sweet potatoes
This recipe is great for occasionally adding it to one of your pup’s meals. It’s recommended for eating it inside the house since it is quite uncomfortable to move around and even to feed to your pup if it’s not in their food bowl.
Supplies
- 1/2 sweet potatoes
- Mokai Superherbs and Mushrooms Blend
- Water
- Pot
- Sharp knife
- Potato masher
Step by step
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes
- Cut them into dice or small pieces so they will cook faster
- Put them into boiling water
- Once they are soft enough to easily slide down the fork when you pinch them, get them out of the water
- Drain off the water
- Smash the sweet potatoes and wait for them to cool down
- Spread some of Mokai’s Blend on top of it and feed it to your pup
3. Sweet potatoes frozen treats
This recipe is especially useful for the hotter months of the year. Having a stash of frozen treats in the freezer is a great way of fighting the heat during summer.
Supplies
- 1/2 sweet potatoes
- Mokai Superherbs and Mushrooms Blend
- Cream cheese or peanut butter
- Water
- Pot
- Sharp knife
- Potato masher
- Ice cube tray
Step by step
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes
- Cut them into dice or small pieces so they will cook faster
- Put them into boiling water
- Once they are soft enough to easily slide down the fork when you pinch them, get them out of the water
- Drain off the water
- Smash the sweet potatoes and wait for them to cool down
- Mix the smashed sweet potatoes with peanut butter OR cream cheese
- Add Mokai’s Blend to the mix
- Display the mix into the ice cube tray
- Freeze it for 3 to 4 hours and it will be ready to serve
You can store it in your freezer for approximately one month.
We recommend using peanut butter OR cream cheese depending on each dog since every pup is unique and has its own preferences.
