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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Also be sure to try our Homemade Dog Biscuits and Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats Recipe!
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.
Tonia says
Hi, I would like to make these but I’m super Anti-microwave, how long and what power do u think for the oven?
Chrysa says
I have never tried to make them in an oven so I really don’t have a guess except that it would have to be super low heat and for a very long time.
Mari says
Yikes!!! Burned the first batch; guess my microwave is just TOO powerful! 🙁 I made a second batch & was super vigilant – 45 seconds per turn. Turned out great & my Shih Tzu, KeyMay loves them !!! 😁 Great recipe!
Chrysa says
So glad they were a hit with your pup!!
Rosa says
This is amazing just saw this and I have to do it for Chole, she love then. I gave her one piece then another one and I have to hide the rest, she wants to keep eating them. Thanks
Eliza says
These were a hit. I too have a high watt microwave so did 2 mins at a time then 1.
I also use coconut oil for its benefit & sprinkle with cinnamon. ??
Kim says
“simple and easy”
Kim says
I just made some for my Schnoodle and he’s crazy about them!! I make his own food and treats and loved how simple & this was and even more how much he enjoyed them!!
Thank you!
Amanda Ripsam says
I found your page via stumble upon. I am a new doggy owner and adopted a rescue shelter dog. I am excited finding your page and others like it. Thank you for sharing. I might eat these sweet potatoe treats myself too
janice agro says
Worked Great, Easy, dog loved them. Much faster and nicer looking in the microwave.
Chrysa says
That’s great to hear, Janice! Thanks for letting me know.
Rita Gramps says
I’m going to make these today. I think I will try cooking them at 50% power and see how they turn out. Thank you for the recipe!
Jeanne says
Great treats! Using a mandolin makes slicing super easy. My microwave is 1250 watts so I did 1-2 minutes at a time, watching carefully! All 3 of my dogs would have eaten the whole batch at once if I let them!
Chrysa says
I’m so glad to hear your dogs love them as much as mine does!! Thanks for letting me know. I DO like the mandoline idea. I have one that I haven’t tried using yet. Next time I definitely will!
Joey J says
Thanks for sharing this, my dog loves them!
carrie parks says
My puppies LOVED these! I did burn a couple small ones, yuck that smells. Less cooking time next time for my microwave. 🙂 thank you
Chrysa says
Oh, good! I’m so glad they loved them! You’re right it can get tricky when some are smaller than the others. Thanks for commenting!
Adrienne says
I know this was posted 5 years ago but I made them tonight and they are awesome!! I have 5 dogs and starting realizing how much money we spend on dog treats. So I tried these and all of my dogs love them. Thank you so much!!
Chrysa says
Oh, good!! Thanks for letting me know! I’m really happy to hear that all the dogs love them. 🙂
Sandi Whitney says
I just made these and my dogs love them! Instead of spraying with cooking spray I brushed them with coconut oil. Coconut oil is so good for their skin and fur. I am now trying the same thing with zucchini and the first batch was a hit! Thanks so much for posting this.
Chrysa says
I love the coconut oil idea! When I first made them I wasn’t into coconut oil, but now I always have it on hand. Thanks for the suggestion!
Dog Names says
Very good dog food recipe, maybe this is the easiest recipe ever. Thank you!