Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Bird Treats

 

Looking for a festive, healthy treat for your parrot? These Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Bird Treats are perfect for the season! Made with bird-safe ingredients like pumpkin, oats, and a dash of Ceylon cinnamon, they bring a touch of autumn warmth to your bird's snack time. Easy to make and fun to shape, they're a great way to celebrate Halloween or any fall occasion with your birds. In The Science of Avian Nutrition, I emphasize that variety in a parrot’s diet is key to preventing nutritional deficiencies. With treats we can add pumpkin, oats, and cinnamon or vary them to other safe ingredients to provide different nutrition value to your bird. 

 

Why These Treats Are Healthy for Birds

These treats taste, crunchy and they offer nutritional benefits:

• Pumpkin: Packed with vitamin A for healthy feathers and immune support.

• Oats: A wholesome source of fiber and energy for active parrots.

• Ceylon Cinnamon: Bird-safe in small amounts, adds flavor and antioxidants.
  

Tip: Always use  for birds, not cassia, which can be harmful in larger amounts. Use Ceylon in small amounts as well. 

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Bird Treat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 100% Pumpkin Puree
• 1/4 tsp Ceylon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Oat Flour + plus extra for rolling.
• 1/2 cup Oats

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together and blend well. Use extra flour to prevent stickiness if needed. Let it rest for 15 minutes. 
   
   
2. Roll the dough to 1/8 inch or 1/4 inch thickness. Work in batches if necessary, and use parchment paper to keep the dough from sticking to your rolling pin. The thinner you roll, the crunchier the cookies will be. 
   
   
3. Cut the dough into any shapes you like. Place cookies on baking sheet which is lightly greased with coconut oil.
   
   
4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.
   
   
5. Turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside for 1 hour to dry out in the warm oven.
   
   
6. Let cool and serve as a treat for your bird!
   
   
   

 Serving & Storage Tips

• Treats should make up no more than 10% of your parrot’s diet.

• Store in an airtight container in fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer freshness.

• Perfect as an occasional training treat or seasonal snack.

Fun Seasonal Ideas

• Use autumn-themed cookie cutters for festive shapes like pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.

• Swap pumpkin for cooked, mashed sweet potato for a slightly sweeter flavor and extra vitamin A boost.

• Add crushed nuts or flax seeds for texture and healthy fats (use bird-safe nuts only, like almonds or walnuts).

• Experiment with different flours: try spelt, quinoa, or buckwheat, to give the treats a unique flavor and nutrient profile.

• Sprinkle crushed flax on top for a light crunch and extra omega-3s.

• Snap a photo of your parrot enjoying their treat, it’s perfect for social media or a seasonal bird journal!

For more fun seasonal ideas, check out our guide on Fun Things to Do for Halloween with Your Bird.

More Bird Treat Recipes  

Explore more delicious bird treat recipes like our PDS Apple Cinnamon Parrot Treats, inspired by the popular Caitec Oven Fresh Bites.

Try making a nutritious Fruit Bar, Bird Treat  for your parrot, an easy and healthy snack option.

Discover Birdie Bread, a wholesome and healthier alternative to regular bread, perfect for your pet bird.

Add some foraging fun to snack time with our tasty and nutritious Foraging Sweet Potato Balls recipe.

Cookbook

The Science of Avian Nutrition

Monika Sangar
Co-founder of Prego Dalliance Sanctuary, Artisan of PDS Parrot Shop

Monika Sangar is a parrot rescuer, bird food chef, and toy designer with over a decade of experience in avian care and nutrition. She is the founder of Prego Dalliance Sanctuary and the author of The Science of Avian Nutrition, a cookbook dedicated to fresh, healthy meals for parrots. Explore more bird care tips and bird toys at PDS Parrot Shop!