Dogs go crazy for this pumpkin pie! It's made with wholesome ingredients that you can feel good about. Plus, it's super easy to make!
It's the holiday season, and that means pumpkin pie!
Pumpkin pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts, and my dog Ranger feels the same way! I've been known to give him a taste when I have a slice, but with all the sugar, I know it's not the best for him.
So this year, I decided to make him his very own pumpkin pie with nourishing, healthy ingredients. Let me tell you- it was a hit!
So much so that I have to share the recipe. And don't worry if you've never made a pie before. This one is so easy to make with simple ingredients that you may already have.
What do you need?
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
For the crust, you'll need the following ingredients:
- Oat Flour– Oat flour is sold in stores, but it's also super easy to make at home. Simply blend old-fashioned oats in a high-speed blender until the oats become a fine powder (about 30 seconds to a minute). Store your oat flour in an air-tight container for up to three months.
- Salt- Any fine-grain salt will work fine.
- Egg- You'll need one large egg for the crust. I always recommend buying pasture-raised eggs. They are the healthiest and kinder to the animals.
- Olive Oil- Olive oil is okay for dogs in small quantities. It's good for their skin and coat.
Filling Ingredients
For the filling, you'll need the following ingredients:
- Pumpkin Puree- You'll need one 15 oz can of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix).
- Eggs- For the filling, you'll need two large eggs.
- Milk of Choice- You can use regular dairy or plant-based milk, such as unsweetened almond milk.
- Maple Syrup- Maple syrup is okay for your dog in small quantities, but feel free to omit it.
- Oat Flour- Oat flour helps to thicken the filling.
- Salt- A small pinch of salt is all you need for the filling.
Instructions
This is the easiest pie you'll ever make! Follow these instructions.
Make the Crust
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs and olive oil. Pour the wet into the dry and mix with a large spoon until everything comes together and you can form a ball. Press the dough into the bottom of the pie plate and up the sides. Be sure to press evenly on the bottom to work the excess crust up the sides. Set aside.
Make the Filling
- Whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk of choice, and maple syrup in a large bowl. Whisk in the oat flour and salt until smooth and well incorporated.
Bake
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for 42-45 minutes or until a butter knife inserted into the center comes out (mostly) clean.
- Transfer the pie to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving. My fur baby loves a dollop of whipped cream on his pie!
FAQs
Yes! Pumpkin is a nutritious treat for your dog. It contains vitamins like A, C, and E and minerals like potassium and iron. It also has a good amount of fiber, making it great for digestion.
Dogs can have maple syrup in small quantities. It's an excellent source of manganese and zinc which will help support your dog's immune system. But remember, the key is small quantities because maple syrup does have high sugar content.
Canned pumpkin puree is simply pumpkin that has been cooked and pureed. Pumpkin pie mix is sweetened and flavored, so the two are not interchangeable in recipes.
Please let me know how your dog liked the Dog Pumpkin Pie in the comments! And if you're looking for another way to treat your dog, check out these Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats.
Enjoy!
Crystal
📖 Recipe
Dog Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 and ½ cups oat flour*
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup olive oil
Filling
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk of choice*
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup* optional
- ¼ cup oat flour
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and position the oven rack in the center of the oven.
Make the Crust
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs and olive oil. Pour the wet into the dry and mix with a large spoon until everything comes together and you can form a ball. Press the dough into the bottom of the pie plate and up the sides. Be sure to press evenly on the bottom to work the excess crust up the sides. Set aside.
Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk of choice, and maple syrup. Whisk in the oat flour and salt until smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 42-45 minutes or until a butter knife inserted into the center comes out (mostly) clean.
- Transfer the pie to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving. My dog loves a dollop of whipped cream on his pie!
Notes
- Oat Flour– Oat flour is sold in stores, but it’s also super easy to make at home. Simply blend old-fashioned oats in a high-speed blender until the oats become a fine powder (about 30 seconds to a minute). Store your oat flour in an air-tight container for up to three months.
- Maple Syrup- Dogs can have maple syrup in small quantities. It's an excellent source of manganese and zinc which will help support your dog's immune system. But remember, the key is small quantities because maple syrup does have high sugar content. You can omit the maple syrup if you choose.
- Store your pie covered in the refrigerator for up to four days. To freeze your dog's pumpkin pie, wrap each slice in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to a month.
Jess says
Perfect for the holidays ! Will make for my family dogs!
Kat says
You show oat flour in both the crust and filling however, in your directions for mixing the filling, you don’t mention the old flower. Should it be in the filling or not thank you.
Crystal Yentzen says
Oat flour is in the crust and filling. If you take a look again, you'll see it's mentioned in step #1 under the filling instructions. Let me know if you try it!
Camilla says
Looks great! My two dogs will love this! I might need to steal a piece first. I love pumpkin pie!
Andrea says
love this idea so much! can't wait to make it for my pup!
Nancy says
I would totally make these if I had a Doggo. I sent my
Sister this recipe!
Danielle H says
Loved this recipe! I used small tart tins with the little disks in the bottom. They turned out perfect! I did add some water to the dough as i was working with it to keep it from cracking and was much easier to work with. I also added a dash of cinnamon.
Magg says
I'm making this for my 13-year-old dog and a new puppy in remembrance of my very old dog that passed away a month ago that love pumpkin pie.... Hope they love it have a great day:)
Crystal Yentzen says
I hope they love it too!
Jen says
Hi. My dog loves your pie. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but I can't seem to get the crust to form. I tried the recipe twice to the T but the dough is crumbly and would not form unless I add more egg. Can you help me? Thanks.
Crystal Yentzen says
It sounds like your dough is a bit too dry. Are you measuring your oat flour correctly? For next time be sure to spoon your flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a butter knife. If you scoop your measuring cup into the flour, it's likely that you will get too much flour. I hope this helps!
Crystal
Mia says
Why add salt? It this for flavor?
Crystal Yentzen says
I use salt in my dog's pumpkin pie for flavor and nutrition. Dogs need a little salt in their diet. I use Celtic Sea Salt. It contains minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. It's good for dogs and humans alike! I hope you try the recipe!
Jose Miguel Perez-Diez says
Easy and my Scottie loves it.
Crystal Yentzen says
I'm so happy your pup loves the pie!