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10 Best DIY Home Baked Treat Recipes for Your Pet Hamsters

 

As pet owners, we all want to provide our furry friends with the best possible care, and that includes their diet. One way to ensure that your hamster is getting the best possible nutrition is to make homemade treats. Not only are homemade treats healthier than store-bought options, but they are also a fun way to bond with your pet. Here are 10 of the best recipes for homemade hamster treats:

1. Carrot and Apple Biscuits 🥕🍎

These biscuits are made with grated carrots, grated apples, whole wheat flour, and unsweetened applesauce. They are easy to make and packed with fiber and vitamins.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup grated apples
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the grated carrots, grated apples, whole wheat flour, and unsweetened applesauce until well combined.

  3. Roll the mixture into small balls and flatten them into biscuit shapes.

  4. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

  6. Allow the biscuits to cool before serving them to your hamster.

2. Peanut Butter Balls 🥜 

These treats are made with natural peanut butter, rolled oats, and honey. They are high in protein and healthy fats, making them a great snack for your hamster.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the peanut butter, rolled oats, and honey until well combined.

  2. Roll the mixture into small balls.

  3. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. Freeze the balls for 15-20 minutes or until they are firm.

  5. Once the balls are firm, take them out of the freezer and allow them to come to room temperature before serving them to your hamster.

3. Banana and Oat Cookies 🍌 🌾 

Banana and Oat Cookies: These cookies are made with mashed bananas, rolled oats, and a little bit of honey. They are a great source of fiber and vitamins, and your hamster will love the sweet banana flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 mashed ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix together the mashed banana, rolled oats, and honey until well combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Flatten the balls with a fork to make cookie shapes.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool before serving them to your hamster.

4. Berry and Yogurt Drops 🫐🍒

These drops are made with pureed berries, plain yogurt, and a little bit of honey. They are a great source of antioxidants and probiotics, which can help support your hamster's digestive system.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup of plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon of honey

Instructions:

  1. Wash and rinse the berries and pat them dry.

  2. Puree the berries in a blender or food processor until they are smooth.

  3. In a small bowl, mix the pureed berries with the plain yogurt and honey until well combined.

  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

  5. Using a small spoon or dropper, drop small dollops of the berry-yogurt mixture onto the lined baking sheet.

  6. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the drops are frozen.

  7. Once frozen, remove the drops from the baking sheet and store them in an airtight container in the freezer.

5. Apple and Cinnamon Chew Sticks 🍎 

These chew sticks are made with apple slices, cinnamon, and a little bit of honey. They are a great way to help keep your hamster's teeth healthy and clean.

Ingredients:

  • 1 apple, sliced into thin sticks
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of honey

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).

  2. In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and honey until well combined.

  3. Spread the apple slices out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

  4. Using a pastry brush or your fingers, brush the cinnamon-honey mixture over the apple slices.

  5. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 1-2 hours, or until the apple slices are crispy.

  6. Once done, remove the apple slices from the baking sheet and allow them to cool completely.

  7. Store the chew sticks in an airtight container at room temperature.

6. Spinach and Carrot Muffins 🥬🥕 

These muffins are made with spinach, grated carrots, whole wheat flour, and unsweetened applesauce. They are a great source of fiber and vitamins, and your hamster will love the savory flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup of grated carrots
  • 1 cup of whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup of water

Instructions:

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
    2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, grated carrots, whole wheat flour, and unsweetened applesauce.
    3. Add the water and mix well until everything is combined.
    4. Divide the mixture evenly into a muffin tin lined with muffin cups.
    5. Bake the muffins for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    6. Once done, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

 

7. Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Treats 🍠 

These treats are made with mashed sweet potato, cinnamon, and a little bit of honey. They are a great source of vitamins and antioxidants, and your hamster will love the sweet and savory flavor

Ingredients:

  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. Peel the sweet potato and cut it into small chunks.

  3. Boil the sweet potato chunks until they are soft and tender.

  4. Drain the water from the sweet potatoes and mash them using a fork or a potato masher.

  5. Add cinnamon and honey to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.

  6. Using a spoon or a cookie cutter, make small treats or shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the treats are golden brown and firm.

  8. Let the treats cool completely before serving to your hamster.

 

8. Parsley and Carrot Cookies 🌿 🥕 

These cookies are made with chopped parsley, grated carrots, whole wheat flour, and a little bit of honey. They are a great source of fiber and vitamins, and the parsley can help freshen your hamster's breath.

  1. Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the chopped parsley, grated carrots, and whole wheat flour.

  3. Add honey and unsweetened applesauce to the mixture and mix well until it forms a dough.

  4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.

  5. Use a cookie cutter or a small glass to cut the dough into small shapes.

  6. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned and firm.

  8. Let the cookies cool completely before serving to your hamster.

 

9. Blueberry and Banana Bites 🫐 🍌 

These bites are made with pureed blueberries, mashed bananas, and rolled oats. They are a great source of antioxidants and fiber, and your hamster will love the sweet flavor

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup pureed blueberries
  • 1 mashed banana
  • 1 cup rolled oats

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pureed blueberries, mashed banana, and rolled oats.

  3. Stir the mixture until it forms a thick dough.

  4. Scoop small spoonfuls of the dough and roll them into small balls.

  5. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the bites are lightly browned and firm.

  7. Let the bites cool completely before serving to your hamster.

 

10. Pumpkin and Oat Cookies 🎃 🌾 

These cookies are made with canned pumpkin, rolled oats, and a little bit of honey. They are a great source of fiber and vitamins, and your hamster will love the pumpkin flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin, rolled oats, and honey.
  3. Stir the mixture until it forms a thick dough.
  4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  5. Use a cookie cutter or a small glass to cut the dough into small shapes.
  6. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned and firm.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely before serving to your hamster.

 

💜💜  Homemade treats are a great way to ensure that your hamster is getting the best possible nutrition while also bonding with your pet. These 10 recipes are easy to make and packed with nutrition, so give them a try and see which ones your hamster loves the most!  💜💜

 

 

 

 

 

 

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