Sweet Potato Chews
A single-ingredient chewy strip — a plant-based alternative to animal chews.
- Prep time
- 10 minutes
- Bake time
- 3 hours at 120°C / 250°F
- Makes
- About 20 strips
- Storage
- Airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 120°C / 250°F and line two trays.
- 2
Slice the sweet potatoes lengthways into strips about 6mm thick.
- 3
Lay them out in a single layer without overlapping.
- 4
Bake for around 3 hours, turning halfway, until leathery but still flexible.
- 5
Cool completely — they firm up further as they cool.
Serving guidance
One strip at a time, supervised, a couple of times a week.
Safety notes
- Always supervise chews and take the last piece away before it can be swallowed whole.
- No oil, salt or seasoning.
- Carbohydrate-dense, so keep them occasional for weight-managed dogs.
Ingredient safety
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