Dog-Friendly Gingerbread Biscuits

Traditional gingerbread contains spices that can upset a dog’s stomach, so it’s not something dogs should eat. But that doesn’t mean your dog has to miss out on the festive fun.

To help your dog join in the Christmas cheer, here are two simple, dog-friendly gingerbread-style biscuit recipes — one that’s hard and crunchy, and one that’s soft.

To help your dog join in the festive cheer, here are two simple, dog-friendly gingerbread-style biscuit recipes — one hard and crunchy, and one soft.

Hard Gingerbread Biscuits for Dogs

Ingredients

• 375g wholemeal flour

• 100g rolled oats

• 100g wheat germ

• 50ml vegetable oil

• 85g grated cheese

• 300ml meat broth (low salt, onion-free)

Instructions

1. Gently heat the broth and mix it with the rolled oats and oil. Let it stand for 5 minutes.

2. Add the wheat germ and grated cheese. Mix well.

3. Add the flour a little at a time and work into a firm dough.

4. Roll out the dough to about 1cm thickness and cut out shapes using cookie cutters or a glass.

5. Bake at 175°C for about 50 minutes.

6. Turn off the oven and leave the biscuits inside overnight to dry and harden completely.

7. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Soft Gingerbread Biscuits for Dogs

Ingredients

• 1 grated carrot or apple

• 500g buckwheat flour

• 100g xylitol-free peanut butter

• approx. 200ml water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan assisted.

2. Grate the carrot or apple.

3. Mix all ingredients together, adding water gradually until you get a soft dough.

4. Roll out the dough and cut out biscuits using a cookie cutter of your choice.

5. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

6. Bake for 20–25 minutes – this keeps them lovely and soft.

7. Leave to cool completely.

8. Ready for your dog to enjoy!