Pumpkin & Oat Gentle Digestive Cookies
Soft baked pumpkin and oat cookies that behave more like a digestive fiber snack than a rich treat, ideal for dogs recovering from diarrhea.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Baking tray or shallow silicone molds
Food ingredients
- Pumpkin puree or pumpkin powder mixed with warm water
- Organic oat flour
- A small amount of unsweetened applesauce
- Egg or a little extra pumpkin for binding
- Additional warm water as needed for a soft dough
Operation steps
- Whisk the pumpkin puree, applesauce, and a splash of warm water in a bowl until smooth and lump free.
- Stir in the organic oat flour gradually until you get a soft, slightly sticky dough that still holds shape on a spoon.
- Press small portions of dough onto a lined baking tray or into shallow molds, shaping them into low, soft discs.
- Bake at a moderate temperature until the edges are just set but the centers remain tender, then cool fully before offering tiny pieces.
note
These soft pumpkin and oat cookies are what I use when I want Ethan to have something that feels like a treat but behaves more like a digestible fiber snack. I keep the pieces small and let him taste a few across the day instead of all at once.
For a calmer stomach, I swap regular flour for a very fine organic oat flour that bakes soft and is easier on his gut than heavy wheat blends . Paired with the pumpkin base, it gives just enough structure without turning the cookies into hard biscuits.
