HOWL-O-WEEN TRICKING TREATS RECIPE

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Howl-o-ween

Tricking treats

What you will need:

• 2 ½ cups water
• ½ cup canned pumpkin (real pumpkin, not pie filling)                              
• 1/8 teaspoon real vanilla
• 1 egg
• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup of oats

Directions:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1)                 <!--[endif]-->Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2)                 <!--[endif]-->In a bowl, mix water, pumpkin, vanilla, and egg thoroughly.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3)                 <!--[endif]-->Combine flour, pecans, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon in a separate bowl, stirring well.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4)                 <!--[endif]-->Add wet ingredients to dry and mix well, making sure no dry mixture is left.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5)                 <!--[endif]-->Spoon batter into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup completely.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->6)                 <!--[endif]-->Sprinkle the top of each muffin with oats and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->7)                 <!--[endif]-->Cool completely and store in a sealed container for up to one week.

*Makes 14 treats. 

Remember: No chocolate for your pooch! Chocolate is extremely toxic to dogs, resulting in anything from a basic allergic reaction to full blown cardiac arrest. Same goes for candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol, which is extremely harmful to pets.