A diabetic-friendly, calming dog treat recipe

By Bev Cobley

These cinnamon biscuits are good for periods of anxiety; vet visits, times of separation, groomers, stressful situations, etc.

Cinnamon is a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and also lowers blood sugar.

As the sweetness comes from the sweet potatoes and bananas, this is an ideal treat for dogs with diabetes.

Sweet potato is a natural soporific so is a good relaxant and an excellent natural sleep aid. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Diabetic dog biscuit recipe

A diabetic-friendly, calming biscuit made with sweet potato, banana, and cinnamon. Ideal for anxious dogs.

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1

Course dog meals

Cuisine Canine

Servings 24 Biscuits

Calories 63 kcal

Equipment

Knife for dicing
Mixing Bowl
Pot
Fork for mashing
Scales
Teaspoon
Wooden spoon for mixing
Baking tray

Ingredients

1 Sweet potato
1 Medium soft banana
170 gm (6oz) Rolled or nibbed oats
115 gm (4oz) Wholemeal flour
1 Egg
3 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

Peel and dice your sweet potato
Boil sweet potatoes until soft and then drain
Mash. Leave in the warm pan without the lid, to allow the excess water to steam away
When potatoes are cool, transfer to a mixing bowl
Add a banana and mash
Add 170 gm (6oz) rolled or nibbed oats
Add 115 gm (4oz) wholemeal flour
Add 3 teaspoons of cinnamon
Add an egg
Combine the ingredients. The consistency needs to be soft enough to handle but not wet. More oats can be added to firm
Using a soup or pudding spoon as a measure, form into balls (damp hands will stop them sticking)
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet or tray
When they are all on the tray, use a fork to squash them down
Bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. (200C/400F/Gas Mark 6)
Once cooked, take the tray out of the oven and leave it to cool
Expect nosey dogs to appear

Notes

How to store

As a general guide, if meat protein is present in the recipe, then it will last around 3 to 5 days stored in a cool place. If it has second-class protein in it, e.g., cheese, lentils, eggs, etc, then they will store for about 10 days in a cool place. If there is no meat or second-class proteins present, then it will last around 3 weeks before they go soft like human biscuits.

5 Comments

Vickie Woodard on May 3, 2021 at 2:18 pm

Can these be frozen?
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- Jamie Shanks on May 7, 2021 at 7:18 pm
  
  Yes
Eirwen Rees on April 15, 2021 at 9:05 pm

Great recipe thank you dogs love them
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Julie on June 19, 2020 at 10:29 pm

So easy to make, perfect for our o week old puppy as she is being brought up on a natural and roar diet.
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- Jamie Shanks on June 24, 2020 at 8:10 am
  
  Thanks Julie, hope the pup liked them