Pumpkin chips are a wonderfully chewy, slightly sweet snack that's brilliant for digestive health. When dehydrated, pumpkin becomes chewy and concentrated in fibre and beta-carotene. These chips are naturally grain-free, low-calorie, and dogs love the sweet, earthy flavour.
At a Glance
| β± Prep | 10 min |
| π₯ Cook | 3-4 hrs low oven |
| π½ Makes | About 30-40 chips |
| π For | All dogs, digestive support |
π₯ Ingredients
- 1 large pumpkin (or butternut squash)
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 100Β°C (210Β°F).
- Peel pumpkin and remove seeds.
- Slice into thin rounds or strips, about 3mm thick.
- Arrange on wire racks in single layer.
- Dry for 3-4 hours until chewy and leathery.
- Cool completely.
π Storage
Airtight container 2 weeks at room temp. Fridge 3 weeks.
π Nutrition Notes
Pumpkin is rich in soluble fibre, beta-carotene, potassium, and vitamin E. Dehydrating concentrates all these nutrients. Low calorie even when dried β great for diet-conscious dogs.
π‘ Tips
- Butternut squash works as a substitute
- Thinner slices dry more evenly
- These are chewy, not crispy
- Excellent digestive supplement
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