Pumpkin Oat Training Bites

Ingredients

• 1/2 cupPlain canned pumpkin100% pumpkin puree only - NOT pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and spices.
• 1 cupRolled oatsPlain, unsweetened; grind to a coarse flour if you prefer a smoother bite.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix the plain pumpkin and oats into a stiff dough; add a few more oats if it is too wet.
3. Roll into tiny pea-sized balls or flatten into a thin sheet and score into small squares.
4. Bake 15-20 minutes until firm and dry.
5. Let the bites cool completely before serving so they firm up and don't burn a small mouth.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Portion guidance

Because these are tiny, a handful across a whole training session is fine for a 4-7 lb Yorkie, but they still count toward the ~10% daily treat budget. On heavy-training days, reduce the base meal a little.