Homemade Dog Gummies (Gelatin Dog Treats) - Spoiled Hounds (2024)

Chewy and fun to eat, homemade Dog Gummies with vegetables are a healthy and tasty treat for your furry friend.

Once you perfect the base recipe, there are a lot of different ways you can make these yummy treats! They are fun things for dogs to eat, and good for them too!

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Health Benefits

Before we get to the dog treat recipe, let’s take a quick look at why this is good for dogs to eat.

Benefits of Gelatin for Dogs

I didn’t use jello in this recipe, I made a gelatin mixture with gelatin powder and liquid.

Gelatin is made from the hydrolyzed collagen from animal by-products such as bone marrow, skin, tendons, and tissues. Gelatin contains collagen (a protein) and glycine (an amino acid).

• Collagen is great for your dog’s coat, digestive system, and skin.
• Glycine is anti-inflammatory and great for your dog’s bones, joint health, and brain health.

Read more about dogs and gelatin.

Benefits of Broth for Dogs

I suggest making homemade broth for dogs. That way you can control how much sodium is in it.

Broth contains amino acids and is a wonderfully tasty way to help keep your dog hydrated too.

Why This is the Best Gelatin Dog Treats Recipe

This will become one of your favorite gummy recipes for dogs because it is simple to make. If you can boil water you can make gummies for dogs.

It’s also easy to customize. Scroll down to see lots of tasty variations you can make to this simple recipe.

You don’t have to worry about just giving your dog a little bit. These gummies are low-calorie and low-fat savory treats. It’s a healthy recipe that fits in with the diet of raw-fed dogs.

These gelatin gummies are great for training treats and you can use them as pill pockets. They are so much fun for dogs and are made with healthy ingredients.

Ingredients

• Plain Gelatin Powder – unflavored and unsweetened.
• Beef Broth – use homemade beef broth or store-bought without garlic or onions.
• Vegetables – carrots and green beans

Ingredient Notes

Here are some quick notes about the ingredients I used.

Be sure to use unflavored and unsweetened gelatin.

Flavored Jello should not be used because it contains a lot of sugar or artificial sweeteners including the sweetener xylitol which is toxic to dogs.

Knox unflavored gelatin powder is commonly found at regular grocery stores. Look for it in the section with Jello and pudding mixes. You can also find Great Lakes Gelatin on Amazon.

Equipment Needed

You probably have most, if not all, of these kitchen items. Just in case, here’s a list:

• Measuring Cups
• Mixing Bowls
• Spoon or Whisk
• Silicone Molds
• Baking Sheet – no baking, just for easy transfer of filled molds to the fridge.

You can use larger or smaller molds to make treats for big or small dogs. I used molds with different shapes including dogs, paw prints, dog houses, and dog bones. You can also use ice cube trays.

You can make gummy bears for dogs with gummy bear molds. If you do, I recommend leaving out the veggies.

You can also make them without molds or ice cube trays. Just pour the gummy mixture into a 9×9-inch pan. After it is set, turn it over onto a cutting board covered in parchment. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut them.

How to Make Dog Gummies

1. Pour cold broth into a medium bowl.
2. Add gelatin powder to the cold broth and let it sit for 5 minutes. Do not stir.
3. Pour the remaining broth into a pot and bring it to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the hot broth to the gelatin broth mixture. Stir well.
5. Place silicone molds on a cookie sheet. For easier release, spray the molds with olive oil.
6. Pour the gummy mixture into the molds. Leave room in the sections if you are adding vegetables.
7. Steam carrots and green beans and cut them into small pieces. Or you can pulse them in a food processor to finely chop them but do not make a puree.
8. Place vegetable pieces into the individual mold sections.
9. Place the cookie sheet with the molds on it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
10. Remove the molds from the refrigerator and turn the molds upside down to remove the gummies from the mold.
11. Serve cold.

Recipe Tips

Here are a few tips that will make this healthy treat come out perfectly every single time.

• Make sure the liquid you’re pouring the gelatin powder into is cool.
• Don’t stir the gelatin when you pour it into the liquid; it can cause lumps and won’t bloom properly.
• To help keep their shape, spread them out on a baking sheet and refrigerate them uncovered for 24 to 48 hours.
• You can freeze them, but do not thaw them because they won’t thaw properly. Use them as frozen treats.
• The recipe is scaleable, you can make more or fewer treats. You can also make more jiggly or firmer treats. When adjusting, keep this in mind:
• Three tablespoons of gelatin per cup of liquid is the recommended ratio of gelatin to liquid. More gelatin makes firmer gummies and less makes them a little more jiggly.

Recipe Variations

You can change up the flavor with a myriad of substitutions. Here are some ideas:

• Fruit: Banana, blueberries, or strawberries.
• Herbs: Mint, curly parsley (not flat leaf), or rosemary.
• Liquid Bases: Coconut water, lite coconut milk, almond milk, homemade bone broth, homemade chicken broth, dog-safe stocks, fruit juice, or plain water.
• Meat: Beef, chicken, turkey, rabbit, venison, or veal.
• Seeds: Ground flaxseed, sunflower seed kernels, or chia seeds.
• Spices: Cinnamon, ginger, or turmeric.
• Veggies: Broccoli, cauliflower, or peas.
• Pumpkin puree

Do not use kiwi or pineapple because they contain protease enzymes (proteolytic enzymes) that will prevent the gelatin from gelling, resulting in runny jelly.

How to Store Homemade Gummies

Place the gummy dog treats in an airtight container with wax or parchment paper between the layers. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

You can freeze them for up to 4 months. Do not thaw dog gelatin treats. The freezing process breaks down the gelatin and it will separate when thawing. Give them to your dog as frozen dog treats.

Serving Size

How many gummies should you give your dog? A serving would be from 1 to 3 gummy treats based on your dog’s size. One for small dogs, two for medium-sized, and three for larger dogs.

Always start with small quantities when giving your dog any new foods or treats.

Maintaining a dog’s healthy weight is very important. Keep that in mind when feeding dogs anything in addition to their regular dog food.

Can humans eat dog gummies?

Yes, they sure can! All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. To make them for people, you can try using different liquids and add-ins for a tasty combo. Almond milk and fruit would be a good one.

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More Dog Treat Recipes

Do you want to make more tasty treats for your dog? Try these recipes:

• Chicken Dog Treats
• Coconut Dog Treats
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Treats
• Strawberry Dog Popsicles
• Sweet Potato Chews

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