Festive, Simple, and Made With Love

The holidays invite warmth into our homes, soft lights, familiar aromas, and the joy of sharing special moments with the ones we love most. And while many holiday dishes are off-limits for our Companions, you can create beautiful, organic, festive treats crafted just for them.

These five recipes were designed with your Companion’s well-being in mind:
✔ Organic, whole ingredients
✔ Minimal, 3-step instructions
✔ Gentle enough for sensitive stomachs
✔ Festive, meaningful, and joyful

They’re quick, heartwarming ways to bring your dog into the celebration, safely and thoughtfully.

1. Organic Cranberry + Apple “Snowflake” Cookies

A lightly sweet winter cookie full of natural antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic unsweetened applesauce

• ½ cup organic chopped cranberries

• 1 ½ cups organic oat flour

Steps:

1. Mix ingredients into a dough.

2. Cut into snowflakes (or circles).

3. Bake at 325°F for 12–15 minutes.

✨ Holiday Note:
These cookies are perfect for a gentle, midday treat, especially for Companions who love crunch but need something light and wholesome.

2. Organic Pumpkin Gingerbread Bites (Soft + Dog-Safe)

All the cozy gingerbread vibes, without unsafe holiday spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic pumpkin purée

• 1 organic egg

• 1 ½ cups organic oat flour

• ½ tsp organic ginger

• 1 tbsp organic honey

Steps:

1. Combine ingredients into a thick batter.

2. Drop small spoonfuls on a baking sheet.

3. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

✨ Holiday Note:
These stay soft even after cooling, making them a thoughtful option for senior companions or dogs missing a few teeth who still want something festive.

3. Organic Turkey + Rosemary “Christmas Dinner” Patties

A savory bite inspired by Christmas dinner, just simpler and safer.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic cooked turkey

• 1 organic egg

• ¼ cup organic oat flour

• A pinch of organic rosemary

Steps:

1. Mix into small patties.

2. Pan-sear lightly or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

3. Cool fully before serving.

✨ Holiday Note:
Ideal as a “special dinner” treat for Companions who love savory flavors. Rosemary adds a festive aroma, safe in tiny amounts and wonderfully comforting.

4. Organic Sweet Potato “Holiday Mash” With Goat Yogurt Swirl

Velvety, nourishing, and beautifully simple.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic mashed sweet potato

• 2 tbsp organic goat milk yogurt

• 1 tsp organic flaxseed

Steps:

1. Spoon sweet potato into a festive bowl.

2. Swirl in goat yogurt.

3. Finish with flaxseed.

✨ Holiday Note:
Perfect for Christmas Eve, sweet potato is soothing, easy to digest, and grounding for Companions sensitive to holiday excitement or routine changes.

5. “Merry & Bright” Organic Dog Mocktail

A comforting holiday drink your Companion can enjoy beside you.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup organic goat milk

• ½ cup warm filtered water

• Tiny pinch of organic cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

1. Warm water + goat milk (never hot).

2. Whisk until lightly frothy.

3. Serve in a festive cup or bowl.

✨ Holiday Note:
This gentle drink is perfect for cold mornings, soothing, hydrating, and a sweet way to include your Companion in holiday toasts.

🎄 A Quick Holiday Guide: Christmas Foods Dogs Can & Can’t Eat

Because the best celebrations are the safest ones.

This guide flows naturally from your recipes, giving your readers confidence as they cook and celebrate.

✅ Safe in Small Amounts

(Great additions to homemade treats)

• Organic pumpkin (plain)

• Sweet potato (plain)

• Cranberries

• Apples (no seeds)

• Turkey (plain, no skin or seasoning)

• Green beans

• Carrots

• Goat milk or goat yogurt

• Oat flour

• Fresh ginger

• Cinnamon (tiny pinch)

✨ Holiday Note:
When in doubt, keep it simple and organic.

Avoid These Holiday Foods

(Surprisingly common around Christmas)

• Chocolate

• Grapes & raisins (in cookies, breads, fruitcake)

• Nutmeg, clove, allspice

• Onions & garlic (stuffing, gravies, sides)

• High-fat foods (buttery dishes, rich meats)

• Xylitol (in sugar-free desserts)

• Macadamia nuts

• Holiday ham (too salty + often seasoned)

• Alcohol

• Turkey skin or bones

✨ Holiday Note:
Many of these foods appear on crowded holiday tables, so keep plates and surfaces out of reach for curious noses.

🎄Frequently Asked Questions / FAQs

1. Can my dog eat regular Christmas foods?

Only a few holiday dishes contain spices, butter, sugar, or ingredients that are unsafe for dogs.

2. Are these recipes safe for sensitive stomachs?

Yes. They use organic, gentle, dog-safe ingredients.

3. How many homemade treats can I give?

Treats should be no more than 10% of daily calories.

4. Can I swap ingredients?

Yes, keep substitutions organic and dog-safe (e.g., oat flour, goat yogurt, pumpkin, turkey).

5. Are these good for senior dogs?

Absolutely. The soft recipes and nourishing ingredients are excellent for older Companions.