Make your pup healthy homemade sweet potato dog treats in the microwave with this easy recipe that uses only two ingredients – sweet potatoes and a bit of olive oil.
Recently there has been a lot of news regarding the dangers associated with certain dog treats, particularly those made with chicken or sweet potatoes, and dogs becoming ill or dying – particularly from kidney failure.
A great way to avoid these dangers is to make your own treats! Plus, you have the added assurance of feeding your dog something freshly made by YOU and they are a lot cheaper than store-bought treats too.
I already love to make homemade potato chips in the microwave for the humans in our family to eat, so I slightly adapted that recipe to make homemade sweet potato dog treats for our Toby. They are easy to make and Toby LOOOOVES them!
Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats Recipe
Sweet Potato Dog Treat Ingredients:
Sweet Potatoes
Cooking Spray (I prefer oil in my own Misto mister bottle.)
How to Make Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats:
Start by scrubbing potatoes well. I leave the skin on, but you could peel them if you like. Cut into 1/8″ thick slices.
Spray a microwave-safe dinner plate lightly with cooking spray. (You can use a canned spray, but I prefer using my own oil in a Misto mister bottle for both our food AND the dog!) Spread the slices out so they aren’t overlapping. If you have any thicker slices, put them on the outer edges.
The next step of actually cooking them will vary greatly depending on the wattage of your microwave oven. I have a small 600 watt oven so I cook them for 5 minutes on one side. Flip them over and cook for 5 minutes on the second side. Flip again – cook 2 minutes. Flip again – cook 2 minutes.
If your oven is more powerful, I would recommend starting with 3 minutes per side. Keep flipping and cooking until the slices have started to turn crunchy. They will continue to crisp up after you remove them from the oven.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for several days, but if your dog loves them as much as Toby does, they probably won’t last that long! I love a cute dog treat canister with a tight-fitting lid.
If you try the recipe, please come back and tell me how your dog likes them! If you try the recipe, please come back and tell me how your dog likes them!
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Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats in the Microwave
Equipment
Ingredients
- Sweet Potato
- Olive Oil or Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Scrub sweet potato and cut into 1/8″ thick slices.
- Spray a microwave-safe dinner plate lightly with cooking spray or olive oil in a mister bottle.
- Spread the slices on the plate so they aren't overlapping.
- Microwave for 3 minutes on one side. Flip them over and cook for 3 minutes on the second side.
- Flip again – cook 1 minute. Flip again – cook 1 minute.
- Store in an airtight container.
Amanda says
I tried making these for my pup but she just sniffed it and turn her nose. 🙁 The weird thing is she usually goes CRAZY for sweet potatoes, and I’ve made her oven-baked sweet potato treats before and she ate them no problem. The only thing I can guess why is that these were microwaved… Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
Chrysa says
Wow, I have no idea. Maybe try to give her one a bit later? Maybe she wasn’t in the mood for them? My dog LOVES these. I hope she decides she likes them. It’s so much easier than baking! (and I have accidentally burned them in the oven too!)
Amanda says
I’m not sure what her issue was because I tried giving some to a friend’s Malinois and he scarfed them up fast! I do have a go-to recipe for baked candied yam dog treats, but they take hours to make and you’re right, they are easy to burn. I’ll have to try these again soon.
KDD says
I made some for my next door neighbor pet who I’m looking after this week and he adored them! I made a crispy batch and a softer version, and he loved both, but seemed to prefer the crispy ones. Thanks for this super easy and quick dog treat recipe!
Chrysa says
I’m so glad he liked them!! Thanks for letting me know!
dw says
I have a high power microwave & tried the 3mins. on each side…it burned them & scared the fool out of me. Smoke!!
I sure wish these sweet potatoes weren’t so hard to cut in slices. I’m gonna try again. And watch a little closer.
Mary says
Cybie, Cedie and Deenie Marie our 3 Brittanys love, love, love them. Deenie is diabetic so very good treat for her. Thank you
Bamachick says
I just made these and my furbaby loves them !
Chrysa says
Oh, yeah!! Happy to hear that!
Donna says
I am going to try these for our Great Dane Zeus, Hope he likes these. I guess if he doesnt people can eat them..:)
Chrissy says
great idea but would it be easier to put the slices on a wooden BBQ stick.?.Then you don’t have to flip it all the time
Chrysa says
Maybe – but I’m not quite sure how that would work.
Kate says
This is a great idea because you could make smaller batches as needed. In less time… brilliant!!
Anonymous says
FANTASTIC treats. Thank you for the idea and directions. Easy to make and our dogs love them. I’ve stored the extras in a zip lock bag, but seriously doubt they’ll be there for long. Thanks for sharing.
Thomas Murphy says
cool idea, i’m gonna try this. My dog thanks you!
lucy24 says
Awesome! thanks for sharing.
Jinxy and Me says
Yes, you can. Here is my recipe for “regular” potato chips in the microwave: http://www.thriftyjinxy.com/2012/07/recipe-make-your-own-homemade-healthy.html (But the dog ones are also perfectly edible for humans if you like sweet potatoes. Just slice them more thinly for better texture.)
Jennifer Hiles says
I had no idea you could make any kind of chips in the microwave. I don’t have a dog anymore but I really want to try the “human chips.” Can you do the same thing with regular potatoes/chips?
Tanya White says
Cool Thanks I am sure my dog will loves these and they are super easy and cheap to make
Robin @ Pink Coupon Cafe says
Wow — that looks so easy! I’m going to try it!thank you for sharingRobin
Sue says
I just found this. One quick question, can you use a strong paper plate to make these? Looks great and I am sure my dog with pancreatitis will love this.