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Turkey & Sweet Potato Pet Treats

My Nesco dehydrator came with a recipe for Thanksgiving themed pet treats made from turkey, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, and cranberries. These are a huge hit around our house all year long!

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20DifficultyIntermediate
Yields60 Servings
Prep Time25 minsCook Time4 hrsTotal Time4 hrs 25 mins
 2 cups Cooked Turkey
 1 cup Water
 1 cup Cooked sweet potato
 1 tbsp Molasses
 1.50 cups Uncooked oatmeal
 60 Cranberries or Blueberries (frozen or fresh)
Start the sweet potato
1

Chop sweet potato into roughly even pieces and add to a pot of boiling water, enough to cover potatoes. Boil for about about 10 minutes, until pieces are soft

Brown the turkey
2

Cook turkey on medium heat to slightly brown, chopping into smaller pieces as you go, about 10 minutes. Do not season the meat, these are for your pets so they should be 'bland'!

Blend ingredients
3

Add 1 cup of fresh water and 1 lb. cooked ground turkey to a Vitamix or other blender and blend until all chunks are gone

4

Add 1 cup of cooked sweet potato and 1 Tbsp molasses to Vitamix and puree until you have a paste

5

Transfer puree into a bowl and combine with 1.5 cups of dry oatmeal. The mixture should not be overly wet or runny. Add more oatmeal to get close to a dough-like consistency

Dehydrate the treats
6

Using a small disher or teaspoon, spoon the treats onto the dehydrator racks and securely press a cranberry on top. Dehydrate at 160 degrees for 4-5 hours until dried but not crispy

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Ingredients

 2 cups Cooked Turkey
 1 cup Water
 1 cup Cooked sweet potato
 1 tbsp Molasses
 1.50 cups Uncooked oatmeal
 60 Cranberries or Blueberries (frozen or fresh)

Directions

Start the sweet potato
1

Chop sweet potato into roughly even pieces and add to a pot of boiling water, enough to cover potatoes. Boil for about about 10 minutes, until pieces are soft

Brown the turkey
2

Cook turkey on medium heat to slightly brown, chopping into smaller pieces as you go, about 10 minutes. Do not season the meat, these are for your pets so they should be 'bland'!

Blend ingredients
3

Add 1 cup of fresh water and 1 lb. cooked ground turkey to a Vitamix or other blender and blend until all chunks are gone

4

Add 1 cup of cooked sweet potato and 1 Tbsp molasses to Vitamix and puree until you have a paste

5

Transfer puree into a bowl and combine with 1.5 cups of dry oatmeal. The mixture should not be overly wet or runny. Add more oatmeal to get close to a dough-like consistency

Dehydrate the treats
6

Using a small disher or teaspoon, spoon the treats onto the dehydrator racks and securely press a cranberry on top. Dehydrate at 160 degrees for 4-5 hours until dried but not crispy

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  1. kristi

    June 14, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    Thank you. My dog actually ate this. He’s really picky. I thought I would have to throw these on the smoker for a few mins, but nope. Thank you for the recipe!

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    • BiteMe

      June 16, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      I’m so glad it worked out, these are very popular treats around our house!

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  2. Sharlene

    August 10, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    I have made these for years but totally forgot about them! I made them today for the pups and what a hit!

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    • BiteMe

      February 15, 2022 at 8:49 am

      Love it!!!!

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  3. Erin

    October 6, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    Since I’m lazy and have canned pumpkin in hand do you think I could sub the water and sweet potato for canned pumpkin?

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    • BiteMe

      February 15, 2022 at 8:48 am

      Yes, totally! Just make sure to check the canned pumpkin to make sure it doesn’t have anything bad for pets!

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  4. Debra

    December 29, 2022 at 5:45 pm

    How long do these treats last?

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    • BiteMe

      December 30, 2022 at 8:58 am

      It really depends on how you store them – I’ve had great success using a clear, air-tight canister on the counter, but you can also store them in the refrigerator for a longer shelf-life. However, I vacuum-sealed a batch in a foil pouch and sent some to my sister, and within the few days of traveling they were moldy by the time they got there.

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  5. Sharon

    December 6, 2023 at 12:05 pm

    The best treats. My dog and 4 granddogs love these. They love them frozen.

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