If you’d like to just feed “the real thing” in all its glory, the following foods (in small amounts) are perfect snack options for your dog:

• Spinach
• Carrot
• Kale
• Sweet Potato
• Green Beans
• Broccoli
• Beetroot
• Celery
• Cucumber
• Squash
• Zucchini

Some dogs may be able to digest these raw, but most will do better if they are pre-cooked. Be sure to cook them through with a gentle method, like steaming for example. Start with small amounts and see how your dog does. 

1) Easy Carrot & Sweet Potato Biscuits

These basic biscuits are a great place to begin your veggie treat-baking adventures. Requiring just whole wheat flour, baked sweet potato, some shredded carrots, and an egg to get started, this is a super simple starting recipe. Plus, if your dog is wheat sensitive, you can sub the flour for some ground oats instead. Find the recipe here.

2) Peanut Butter & Zucchini Treats

These disc-shaped delights are a great way to use up any leftover zucchini and get your dog’s fiber intake up. Just combine with peanut butter, cinnamon, and whole wheat flour and you’ve got some easy, healthy treats to train with. Find the recipe here.

3) Green Bean Crunchies

Green beans are a fantastic source of vitamins A, C, and E. Plus, they can be combined with just a spoon full of deliciously healthy olive oil to create a crunchy, low-calorie snack for your dog. Simply dry them out in the oven using this recipe, or use a dehydrator, to create a handy snack that can help keep your dog's weight in check.

4) Low-Calorie Spinach & Pumpkin Treats

Another great recipe for dogs that need a low-calorie option, these treats use dog-friendly herbs to add extra flavor without the extra fat. Adding fresh parsley to pumpkin puree and baby spinach makes for a real superfood boost! Find the full recipe here. 

5) Kale & Beef Live Biscotti

Fancy something a little more decadent? Then these sumptuous-looking biscotti are the perfect way to add some baking prowess to your treat-making. Kale is a fantastic vegetable brimming with antioxidants thanks to its dark leaves. Combined with tasty beef liver and some shredded cheese, your dog will be a lucky boy or girl indeed. Make your own here.

6) Broccoli & Apple Pupcakes 

Got a special occasion for your dog on the horizon? Why not make some healthy pupcakes for the big day or just as a reward for that extra special new trick they’ve mastered! Broccoli and apple combine to make some healthy, yet celebratory dog-friendly cupcakes, whatever the occasion. This recipe even comes with icing recommendations, so it requires a few more ingredients - but we think it’s definitely worth it.