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Slices of baked sweet potato chews for dogs scattered on a textured gray surface, with a green toy and a blue cup in the background.

Homemade Sweet Potato Chews for Dogs

Thin slices of sweet potatoes are slowly baked for an easy one ingredient dog chew. These can also be made in a dehydrator.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dog Treats
Cuisine baked dog treats
Servings 12 chews
Calories 24 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 large Sweet potato

Instructions
 

  • Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Slice the sweet potatoes into uniform rounds or strips, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Thicker slices will result in chewier treats, while thinner slices will be crispier.

Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 120C/250F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the sweet potato slices on a baking tray and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, turning over half way for even cooking. The chews are done when they are dry and slightly crisp.

Dehydrate

  • Set the dehydrator to the appropriate temperature for drying sweet potatoes. This is typically around 125°F to 135°F (50°C to 57°C) for dog treats. Refer to your dehydrator's manual for specific instructions.
  • Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the trays of your dehydrator, making sure they are not overlapping.
  • Dehydrate the sweet potato slices for 6 to 12 hours, or until they are dry and leathery. The exact drying time will depend on the thickness of the slices and the moisture content of the sweet potatoes.
  • Check the sweet potato chews periodically during the drying process to ensure they are drying evenly and not becoming too crispy.
  • Once the sweet potato chews are cooked, allow them to cool before giving out as a treat.

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Notes

Makes 12 chews, thinly sliced from one large sweet potato.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Sweet Potato Chews for Dogs
Serving Size
 
1 chew
Amount per Serving
Calories
24
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.01
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.004
g
Sodium
 
16
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
95
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
4020
IU
80
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
9
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
5
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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