Will Team Ruff or Team Fluff take home the coveted Lombarky Trophy at this yearโs Puppy Bowl? ๐ No matter which team your family is cheering for, one thingโs for sure โ your dogโs anticipating the yummy food! We put together three dog-friendly snack ideas to get them fueled for celebrating a big play, touch down dancesโฆor taking a nap on the sidelines. ๐
Check out your local Dogtopia to see what treats they have in store for your MVP (Most Valuable Pup) on game day.
Bacon-Wrapped Smokies
These bite-sized, protein-packed treats will have your dog drooling on game day ๐คค
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sliced turkey bacon, cut into thirds
- 4 packages (14 ounces each) of turkey little smokies
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ยฐF and line a baking sheet.
- Wrap each smoky in a piece of bacon, secure with a toothpick, and place on the sheet.
- Bake for 40 minutes until the bacon is crisp.
- Let cool and remove toothpicks before serving.
Sweet Potato Chips & Dip
A healthy treat to keep them energized in the final quarter โก๏ธ
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250ยฐF and line a baking sheet.
- Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil and spread in a single layer.
- Bake for 2 hours, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Mix Greek yogurt and peanut butter for a creamy, dog-friendly dip.
Decorate Dog Treats with Football Laces
Amp up your dogโs favorite treat by adding peanut butter frosting ๐
Ingredients
- 1 box store-bought dog treats
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2-3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 Ziploc or piping bag
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, yogurt, and olive oil in a bowl until thick but easy to pipe.
- Transfer the frosting into a Ziploc or piping bag and snip the tip.
- Lay out the dog treats on parchment paper.
- Pipe football laces or other game-day designs onto each treat.
- Let the frosting dry before storing in a cool, dry container. If using yogurt, refrigerate for long-term storage.
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Dogtopia is proud to partner with Animal Planetโs Puppy Bowl to celebrate rescue dogs and promote pet adoption. Tune in on Sunday, February 9 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET to catch the action. If your pup is ready to make teammates of their own, find your nearest Dogtopia. Weโll welcome you both to the field!
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