Fruitables Skinny Minis Variety Pack — Dog Treat Review

Intro — why I pulled this pack out of the treat drawer

I buy a lot of dog treats. As "The Pet Dude" I want something small, low-calorie, and appealing for training sessions, but I also want ingredients I can read without squinting. Fruitables Skinny Minis arrived as a three-flavor variety pack that checked several boxes on paper: three 5-ounce bags (15 ounces total), marketed as training-sized, only 3.5 calories per treat, and produced in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. I put this pack through weeks of real-life use with dogs of different ages and appetites, and I combined my hands-on time with long-term owner notes to give you a practical, no-nonsense review.

What it is — first look and key specs

At a glance, Fruitables Skinny Minis is a variety pack of three small, chewy dog treats. The pack contains one 5-ounce bag each of Apple Bacon, Pumpkin Berry, and Pumpkin Mango for a 15-ounce total unit. The product is sized and marketed as training treats: the listing calls them "chewy treats in a size perfect for small dogs and training" and emphasizes a low calorie count — only 3.5 calories per treat. The brand copy highlights nutrition that leverages fruits and vegetables and notes the product is produced in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.

Quick product facts

• Brand / Model: Fruitables Skinny Minis (model number 3731702, ASIN B006RZD1NK)
• Contents: 1 five-ounce bag of each flavor: Apple Bacon, Pumpkin Berry, Pumpkin Mango (15 ounces total)
• Size & weight: listing dimensions 5.5 x 6 x 8 inches; 15.04 ounces total
• Calorie claim: 3.5 calories per treat
• Free-from claims on label: no wheat, corn, soy, or artificial flavors or colors
• Manufacturing note: produced in the USA with high-quality globally sourced ingredients
• Marketing positioning: "perfect size training treat for all life stages" and "chewy" texture

In daily use — hands-on testing and real-world notes

I handed these out during training sessions, used them as quick rewards for casual manners, and left them in a treat dispenser to see how they behaved. I also compared what I saw to long-term owner experiences I studied to round out the picture.

Training and reward work

• Small, quick rewards: The Skinny Minis are clearly designed for short training loops. The 3.5-calorie-per-treat claim makes it easy to dole out multiple rewards without blowing a calorie budget for the day — this is handy for repeated sessions like recall drills or potty training.
• Perfect for small dogs and puppies (mostly): The listing positions these for small dogs and training. In practice the treats are small enough that I could deliver them quickly for repeat reps. Several long-term use notes back this up: owners commonly use them for potty training and short reward bursts.

Palatability — who liked them, who didn’t

• Enthusiastic eaters: My test dogs and many long-term users reported clear enjoyment in certain flavors. Apple Bacon and some pumpkin blends got enthusiastic reactions enough that dogs would come when they heard the bag open.
• Picky eaters exist: Not every dog is eager. In long-term notes some dogs were indifferent or only liked one of the flavors — for example, one dog reportedly loved only the apple bacon while ignoring the others. Expect variability by palate.
• Cat curiosity: A few notes mentioned finicky cats trying them and eating a couple before walking away. That’s curiosity, not endorsement for feline feeding.

Texture & ease of eating

• Chewy but not rock-hard: The listing calls them chewy; many long-term notes confirm this—soft enough for older dogs to chew comfortably and to break into smaller pieces when needed.
• Mixed reports on crunch: A small number of notes described the treats as "pretty crunchy" for young puppies and admitted they had to break pieces up. So while the advertised texture is chewy, some bags/individual treats can feel firmer depending on storage and individual dogs' perceptions.

Portion control and dispensing

• Easy to use for repeat rewards: Because each piece is low calorie and small, these are natural for training pouches, treat-dispensing toys, and quick hand rewards.
• Bag & freshness: Packaging looks professional and gives an impression of freshness to many owners; the listing doesn't specify shelf life or best-by guidance in the copy I reviewed.

Materials & build quality (what "made in the USA with global ingredients" tells you)

With treats, "build quality" is really about ingredient sourcing transparency, texture consistency, and packaging. The listing states these are produced in the USA using high-quality global ingredients and highlights a lack of wheat, corn, soy, and artificial flavors or colors.

• Ingredient positioning: The brand emphasizes fruits and vegetables to balance palatability, calorie control, and satiety. That’s the guiding theme on the pack and in the product copy.
• Flavor variety: Apple Bacon, Pumpkin Berry, and Pumpkin Mango give a mix of sweet and savory notes on paper — the variety pack approach helps if your dog prefers one profile over another.
• Packaging: The listing dimensions and 15.04-ounce total weight reflect a compact variety pack that’s easy to store in a treat drawer or bag.

Safety considerations — what to check before you hand one over

Safety comes first. From the listing and long-term notes, here are the safety signals and common-sense precautions.

Allergy & ingredient flags

• No wheat, corn, or soy: The packaging explicitly says the treats contain no wheat, corn, or soy, and no artificial flavors or colors. If your dog has known wheat/corn/soy allergies, that may be helpful — but always check the full ingredient list (the listing copy doesn't provide a complete ingredient panel in the fields I reviewed).
• Exact ingredients not listed here: The product facts highlight fruits and vegetables and a clean label stance, but the full ingredient panel and guaranteed analysis aren’t present in the product copy I used. If your dog has serious food sensitivities, check the full ingredient label on the bag or contact the manufacturer.

Choking & size risks

• Small treat, low choking risk for most, but supervise: Because these are small training bites, they’re generally safe for quick rewards. However, I still recommend supervising dogs that are gulpers, since one internal note emphasized a dog chewed them up rather than swallowing whole — individual chewing styles vary.
• Puppies: Some long-term owners noted these were a bit crunchy for very young puppies and that they broke them into smaller pieces. Follow your normal puppy supervision and break pieces as needed.

Feeding guidance & life stages

• Listed as suitable for all life stages: The pack copy calls them "the perfect size training treat for all life stages." That aligns with multiple owner notes using them for puppies, adult dogs, and older dogs.
• Calories: The listing states only 3.5 calories per treat — useful for keeping training sessions lean.

Cleaning & storage

Treats aren’t complicated to clean, but storage affects texture. The product copy doesn’t include airtight re-sealable details in the fields I reviewed, so rely on the bag you receive.

• Store in a cool, dry place and use the bag’s closure if present. Long-term notes suggest that texture can feel firmer over time, which may indicate moisture loss if the bag isn't resealed.
• If your bag doesn't reseal, transfer to an airtight container to preserve chewiness and freshness.

Who this is for — fit & use cases

These treats hit several specific needs. I’ll break that down so you can see if they’re the right fit for your dog and training style.

Good fit

• Owners who train frequently: The low-calorie count and small size make these ideal for repeated rewards during training sessions and potty training.
• Small dogs and older dogs: The listing emphasizes size and chewability for small breeds and life stages where smaller, softer bites are desirable.
• Careful calorie monitoring: If you’re watching a dog’s weight but still want to reward often, 3.5 calories per treat helps you keep a tighter tally.
• People who like variety: The three-flavor pack is useful if you want to rotate flavors or discover which flavor your dog prefers.

Who should skip or be cautious

• Puppy owners of very young puppies: A few long-term notes said these felt a bit crunchy for very young puppies and had to be broken into smaller bits. If you have a newborn pup with limited chewing capability, break the treats into smaller pieces or choose a softer alternative recommended for neonates.
• Dogs with strict ingredient sensitivities: While the pack claims no wheat/corn/soy and no artificial flavors/colors, the full ingredient list and guaranteed analysis aren’t part of the product copy I reviewed — check the bag or manufacturer if your dog has a medically diagnosed allergy.
• Picky eaters: Some dogs prefer the larger Fruitables treats or different textures. If your dog is notoriously picky, be prepared for mixed results — some dogs liked just one flavor.

Value & repeat-buy signals

I won’t quote prices because Amazon changes them frequently, but this pack is positioned as a reasonably accessible option if you want a training-focused, low-calorie treat set that’s widely available. Several long-term notes referenced repeat purchases and using these consistently for training, which suggests the size, texture, and flavors hit a lot of pet-parent sweet spots.

• Good for regular training sessions due to low per-treat calories.
• The variety pack helps find a preferred flavor without buying full-size single-flavor bags first.
• Packaging size (three 5-ounce bags) is small enough to keep a bag in a training pouch, in the car, and on the counter.

Verdict — my take as The Pet Dude

If you run a lot of short training reps, have a small dog, or want a low-calorie snack to hand out all day, Fruitables Skinny Minis variety pack is worth trying. The three-flavor approach is smart: you can test which flavor your dog prefers without committing to huge bags. The treats are marketed as chewy and many long-term notes confirm they’re soft enough for older dogs and easy to break apart when needed. Expect some palate picky-ness — not every dog will love every flavor — and be ready to break pieces up for very young puppies.

Pros

• Low calorie (3.5 calories per treat) — great for training and weight control.
• Small, training-friendly size and marketed for all life stages.
• No wheat, corn, soy, or artificial flavors/colors called out on the pack.
• Produced in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.
• Variety pack helps find a favored flavor.

Cons

• Texture reports are mixed — mostly chewy, but a few owners found them firmer/crunchier than expected.
• If your dog has strict, diagnosed allergies, the product copy here doesn’t include the full ingredient panel — verify before buying if needed.
• Not every dog will be highly motivated by these — picky eaters can be hit-or-miss.

Check before you buy

• Confirm the full ingredient list and guaranteed analysis on the bag if your dog has food sensitivities.
• Decide whether your puppy needs smaller, softer pieces — be prepared to break treats up for very young dogs.
• Expect flavor preferences: consider the variety pack to test which flavor your dog prefers before committing to larger single-flavor bags.

Final thoughts

Fruitables Skinny Minis variety pack is a practical, thoughtfully positioned training treat. It’s built around low calories, small bites, and fruit-and-vegetable flavor profiles with a USA-made manufacturing claim. In my experience and across the owner notes I examined, these treats are a reliable go-to for many small dogs and regular trainers, though a few picky dogs and some puppies may need breaks or different textures. If you want guilt-light rewards you can hand out often, these are worth a try — just double-check the full ingredient list for allergy-sensitive pups.

Colors & flavor packaging (what you’ll see on the shelf)

The product is sold as a flavor variety pack (Apple Bacon, Pumpkin Berry, Pumpkin Mango). Packaging images suggest different-colored bags for each flavor; if you’re thinking visually about what arrives, available colors may include green, orange, and brown tones that correspond to the different flavors.

Check list (quick at-a-glance)

• Contents: 3 × 5-ounce bags (Apple Bacon, Pumpkin Berry, Pumpkin Mango)
• Intended use: training, low-calorie rewards
• Calories per treat: 3.5 (per listing)
• Suitable for: small dogs, all life stages (per listing)
• Packaging notes: produced in USA with globally sourced ingredients; bag appearance is professional