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Sweet Potato Dog Treat Recipes

Sweet potato is a quiet star of homemade dog treats. Sliced and dried low in the oven, it turns into a chewy treat with a single ingredient. Mashed, it becomes a soft base for biscuits, Kong fillings and lick mats.

Every recipe below uses cooked sweet potato and a short list of other ingredients you know. Many dogs love the natural sweetness, and it pairs well with chicken, turkey, pumpkin and oats.

13 Recipes

Sweet Potato Dog Treats: Liver Biscuit Recipe

Crunchy homemade sweet potato and liver biscuits for dogs. A short ingredient list, simple dough and an oven that smells amazing. Great for training.

Sweet Potato Dog Treats: Jack-O'-Lantern Coins

Sweet potato coins carved into little jack-o'-lanterns and baked low until chewy. A one-ingredient Halloween treat for dogs that's easy to make.

Muffin Tin Puzzle for Dogs: Beef and Sweet Potato

A muffin tin puzzle for dogs with bites of beef and sweet potato hidden in the cups. An easy DIY enrichment game made from things in your kitchen.

Sweet Potato Dog Treats: Chicken-Wrapped Twists

Chewy sweet potato sticks wrapped in thin strips of chicken and baked low. A two-ingredient homemade chew your dog will beg for. Easy to make.

Sweet Potato Chews for Dogs: Easy Chew Coins

Sweet potato chew coins for dogs: slice, bake low for a few hours and let them turn chewy. A one-ingredient treat that's easy to make at home.

Muffin Tin Puzzle for Dogs: Lamb Treat Game

A muffin tin puzzle for dogs with bites of cooked lamb hidden in the cups. An easy DIY enrichment game made with things you already own at home.

Sweet Potato Kong Recipe for Dogs: Limited Ingredients

A limited-ingredient sweet potato Kong filling for dogs who do best with simple recipes. Mash, stuff and freeze. Easy to prep ahead for the week.

Lick Mat Recipe for Dogs: Sweet Potato and Chicken

A soft-serve style lick mat recipe for dogs made with sweet potato and chicken. Blend smooth, spread thin, and freeze it for a longer-lasting treat.

5 Easy Baked Dog Biscuits with Sweet Potato and Parsley

Five easy baked dog biscuit recipes with sweet potato and fresh parsley. Simple doughs, a cookie cutter and a full treat jar for the week.

Pupsicle Recipe for Dogs: Sweet Potato and Salmon

Savory sweet potato and salmon pupsicles for dogs. Blend cooked sweet potato with boneless salmon and freeze in molds. Easy summer enrichment.

Sweet Potato Dog Treats: Mini Sweet Potato Oat Bites

Mini baked sweet potato and oat bites for dogs. A two-ingredient dough, tiny shapes and a quick bake. Perfect for training or the treat jar.

Dog Brain Game: Sweet Potato and Spinach Puzzle

A DIY brain game for dogs with sweet potato and a little spinach hidden in a simple puzzle. Easy enrichment made with things you already have.

Muffin Tin Puzzle for Dogs: Sweet Potato Treats

A muffin tin puzzle for dogs with sweet potato and basil treats hidden in the cups. An easy DIY enrichment game made with kitchen basics.

Common questions

Do sweet potatoes need to be cooked for dog treats?

Yes. Sweet potato in dog treats is cooked, baked or dried first. Raw sweet potato is hard to chew and digest.

How do I make sweet potato chews?

Slice sweet potato about a quarter inch thick and bake it low, around 250°F, for two to three hours until chewy, flipping halfway through.

How long do sweet potato chews keep?

Fully dried chews keep about two weeks in an airtight container in the fridge, and longer in the freezer.

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