Making homemade snacks for your four-legged friend is a breeze with this simple peanut butter dog treat recipe. Pups will love the peanut butter flavor!
Did you know that homemade dog treats are crazy easy to make? Yup! I actually just found out myself a few weeks ago. I got inspired after reading the ingredient list on a few natural treats that I bought for Olive and decided it couldn’t be that hard to make them myself.
And it’s not! The dough can be whipped up in a flash with everyday ingredients you probably have sitting in your pantry right now.
The only time consuming part is using a cookie cutter to cut out whatever shape you want, but I didn’t mind because it’s kind of relaxing. Plus all I could think about the entire time is how tiny and cute these mini bones are.
Seriously, how cute are they?
I used this mini bone cookie cutter so the bones are about 1 1/2 inches — just Olive’s size!
I’m actually worried I might be quickly becoming a crazy dog lady because I’ve already made THREE batches!! Some are for Olive, but we’ll definitely be gifting some to Olive’s friends over the holidays as well.
I’ve given homemade baked goods for holiday gifts, but never thought to do the same with homemade pet treats. I’m not sure why because homemade dog treats are perfect for dog-lovers. Your friends and family will love that you thought of their furry four-legged friend and the treats will keep their pets happy for days!
The recipe I used is really straight-forward with only four simple ingredients:
The base is whole wheat flour (all-purpose works but whole wheat is more nutritious). You can also use a gluten-free option like sorghum, oat or garbanzo bean flour.
Peanut butter for some healthy fat and flavor.
Apple sauce or mashed banana for a little sweetness.
Veggie or chicken stock to moisten the dough and add flavor.
Once mixed together the dough is really easy to work with. Simply roll it out on parchment paper, cut the dough into desired shape and bake. That’s it!
The great part about this recipe is that you know exactly what’s in the treats and you can feel good about the fact that there’s no preservatives, additives or funky ingredients.
The treats have been taste-tested by at least three dogs (and a few humans) — two paws up all around! We don’t really feed Olive people food so I wasn’t sure if she liked peanut butter, but after having her taste-test these treats there’s no denying that she’s a fan. I guess she takes after her parents considering both Isaac and I are peanut butter fanatics.
Making homemade snacks for your four-legged friend is a breeze with this simple peanut butter dog treats recipe. Pups will love the peanut butter flavor!
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce or mashed banana
1/4 cup vegetable, chicken or beef stock
bone shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine flour, peanut butter and apple sauce in a large mixing bowl. Add stock and stir until well-combined. The dough will be thick. Once combined use your hands to press the dough into a ball.
Place dough ball on a flat service (with a sprinkle of flour if needed) and roll out evenly with a rolling pin. Dough should be about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into desired shape and place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Store in an airtight container.
Category:Dog Treats
Method:Bake
Cuisine:Dog Treats
Keywords: peanut butter dog treats
I used a mini bone shaped cookie cutter because Olive is small (6 pounds), but you could use a bigger cookie cutter to make treats for larger dogs. I think I might actually buy this little set so I have a few different sizes and shapes.
Do you give your pets gifts for the holidays?
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I was shopping for bones for my bear this morning and hate the prices of healthy dog treats which you never really can pronounce all the ingredients… so are they really all natural and healthy… I found this recipe while shopping and came home and made them… super easy and he loves them! I think bear thinks there my cookies and I’m giving him them.. lol… these are his new treats from now on!
I love this simple recipe and my dogs are so obedient when they receive these treats! We live in the countryside so they do a lot of running. When they are called inside they know they will get a treat. Now they all to go outside and want to come right back inside for a treat! Lol I added the full amount of applesauce and a whole banana. I bake it about 3-4 minutes longer. Thank you!!! My dogs thank you too! The recipe is so easy to follow my husband can make the treats! Win win for everyone!
I made this for my dogs, but I changed the recipe a bit. I used unsweetened applesauce and smashed banana (I added a bit extra to make the dough thinner. I didn’t add any veggie/meat stock, just a bit of water. They went crazy over just the smell and loved them, I will definitely be making them again! Thank you for the recipe, I highly recommend!
my dogs love this and its fun to make especially during the holiday times!
Its hard to find apple sauce where i’m at and bananas are sold only in bulk right now.. are there other substitutes for these?
I’m going to make these with canned pumpkin today, I have it and know my dog loves it (I often freeze tablespoons as treats in the summer). I’ll report back with how it works out!
This recipe is perfect!!! Super quick to make and my dog is crazy about them. Way cheaper than buying a bag of treats, and much healthier with no preservatives or anything. Thank you!!!!
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear! I’m so glad these treats were a hit with the pups. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
Woo! This makes me so happy to hear. So glad these cookies were a hit with your pups. Thank you for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it!
Easy to make! Dogs loved it ♥️ thank you for this easy recipe! I ended up using gluten free flour and water just because it’s what I had on hand but they turned out perfect! Couldn’t decide on banana or apple sauce so banana next time!!
They turned out smelly. I added 2 eggs and no broth because I don’t know it’s safe and rather not. Smelled terrible, but was a hit even with my picky one. Gaged alot but was worth it for the girls.
I intend to make this today. It has the wholesome ingredients I’m looking for. My dogs Sarah and Heidi r addicted to store bought PB biscuits but I’ve been looking for better ingredients n refuge to pay the high prices for the removal of corn n other biproducts.
I’m not the best Baker but I will let u know of the results.
My 14 (almost 15) year old girl, loves these! She has been having trouble with crunchier snacks so these were amazing. My 4year old also grabbed one and says it tastes good 😂
So glad these treats are a hit with your pup (and little girl haha!), Kristy Thanks for making my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
My labs love these, and now turn their picky snouts whenever I try to give them store bought treats. I double the recipe, scoop out teaspoon portions (small walnut size) and roll into balls. They bake for about 22 minutes at 350º. It is much easier than rolling out and cutting. I get, on average, 90 treats per double recipe. The dogs don’t seem to care if they’re cute – they devour them without even admiring them!
I’m so glad these treats were a hit with your pups!! Thanks so much for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. 🙂
Thanks for the recipe. My little pup turned 12 today and I wanted to do something special. She doesn’t have any teeth, so I made these in little bars and only cooked about 9 minutes so they remained really soft. I crumbled her up one and she went crazy over it. Used a little extra apple sauce and water, since I didn’t have broth.
Ahh I’m so glad these treats were a hit!! And happy birthday to your pup. 🙂 Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it.
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I was shopping for bones for my bear this morning and hate the prices of healthy dog treats which you never really can pronounce all the ingredients… so are they really all natural and healthy… I found this recipe while shopping and came home and made them… super easy and he loves them! I think bear thinks there my cookies and I’m giving him them.. lol… these are his new treats from now on!
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Ahh yay!! So glad your pup loves these treats. 🙂 Thanks for giving my recipe a try and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
I love this simple recipe and my dogs are so obedient when they receive these treats! We live in the countryside so they do a lot of running. When they are called inside they know they will get a treat. Now they all to go outside and want to come right back inside for a treat! Lol I added the full amount of applesauce and a whole banana. I bake it about 3-4 minutes longer. Thank you!!! My dogs thank you too! The recipe is so easy to follow my husband can make the treats! Win win for everyone!
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Ahh yay!! So glad your pups love these treats, Cami. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
I let my stay in the oven after 18min to dry they out further. I make them every week for my pups
These treats are amazing! My puppy loves them just wondering how long do they last? Would totally make again just curious for next time.
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Ahh yay, I’m so glad your pup loved these treats, Emma. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it.
I made this for my dogs, but I changed the recipe a bit. I used unsweetened applesauce and smashed banana (I added a bit extra to make the dough thinner. I didn’t add any veggie/meat stock, just a bit of water. They went crazy over just the smell and loved them, I will definitely be making them again! Thank you for the recipe, I highly recommend!
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So glad these treats were a hit with your pups!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it. 🙂
my dogs love this and its fun to make especially during the holiday times!
Its hard to find apple sauce where i’m at and bananas are sold only in bulk right now.. are there other substitutes for these?
Maybe mashed sweet potato or canned pumpkin?
I’m going to make these with canned pumpkin today, I have it and know my dog loves it (I often freeze tablespoons as treats in the summer). I’ll report back with how it works out!
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Keep me posted!!
This recipe is perfect!!! Super quick to make and my dog is crazy about them. Way cheaper than buying a bag of treats, and much healthier with no preservatives or anything. Thank you!!!!
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Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear! I’m so glad these treats were a hit with the pups. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
My dogs absolutely love these!!! We used larger cookie cutters because they are big pups and doubled it and still got plenty of cookies. Thanks!
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Woo! This makes me so happy to hear. So glad these cookies were a hit with your pups. Thank you for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it!
Easy to make! Dogs loved it ♥️ thank you for this easy recipe! I ended up using gluten free flour and water just because it’s what I had on hand but they turned out perfect! Couldn’t decide on banana or apple sauce so banana next time!!
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So glad these treats turned out for you, Naomi! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it. 🙂
They turned out smelly. I added 2 eggs and no broth because I don’t know it’s safe and rather not. Smelled terrible, but was a hit even with my picky one. Gaged alot but was worth it for the girls.
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Oh no! I have never made these with eggs, so I couldn’t speak to how they smell, but that’s probably the reasoning for them smelling.
How long to they last for before they go out of date?
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They should last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
So glad I stumbled on this. Very easy to make and wholesome treat for my pup. He LOVES them.
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Ahh yay!! So glad these treats were a hit with your pup, Maria. Thanks for making them!
I intend to make this today. It has the wholesome ingredients I’m looking for. My dogs Sarah and Heidi r addicted to store bought PB biscuits but I’ve been looking for better ingredients n refuge to pay the high prices for the removal of corn n other biproducts.
I’m not the best Baker but I will let u know of the results.
Definitely let me know how they turn out, Cheryl!
My 14 (almost 15) year old girl, loves these! She has been having trouble with crunchier snacks so these were amazing. My 4year old also grabbed one and says it tastes good 😂
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So glad these treats are a hit with your pup (and little girl haha!), Kristy Thanks for making my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Please make sure you buy peanut butter which doesn’t contain xylitol, as this is toxic to dogs
My labs love these, and now turn their picky snouts whenever I try to give them store bought treats. I double the recipe, scoop out teaspoon portions (small walnut size) and roll into balls. They bake for about 22 minutes at 350º. It is much easier than rolling out and cutting. I get, on average, 90 treats per double recipe. The dogs don’t seem to care if they’re cute – they devour them without even admiring them!
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I’m so glad these treats were a hit with your pups!! Thanks so much for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. 🙂
We are making this for our dogs 49 birthday! I think she will love them because she loves dog treats and peanut butter!
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hi, I want to make these treats but first, does anyone know the kcal? I want to use these for training so I don’t want it to have too many calories
I would just make them smaller.
This was super easy and not messy. I did it with the apple sauce, next time to change it up I’ll use the smash banana! Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Yay!! Thanks for trying this recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, I so appreciate it. 🙂
Thanks for the recipe. My little pup turned 12 today and I wanted to do something special. She doesn’t have any teeth, so I made these in little bars and only cooked about 9 minutes so they remained really soft. I crumbled her up one and she went crazy over it. Used a little extra apple sauce and water, since I didn’t have broth.
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Ahh I’m so glad these treats were a hit!! And happy birthday to your pup. 🙂 Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it.
Can I use water instead of stock ?
Yes! The treats won’t be as flavorful, but the recipe will still work and your pup will still enjoy!
Careful: make sure there is no onion or garlic seasoning in the broth/stock. Dogs love it, but doesn’t love them!
Super easy and the dogs love them! However, I had to take mine out before 18 min – my oven settings may be off – so keep an eye on them!
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Yes, everyone’s oven temps are different, so good call keeping your eye on them. 🙂 I’m so glad they turned out and that your dogs loved them!!
Could I use chickpea flour instead of any of the three in your recipe.
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I haven’t tried it, but feel free to experiment! I’d just look up the ratio for chickpea flour to whole wheat or AP.
It looks so easy and yummy!!!!
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Easy to make, simple ingredients.
My dogs love them 🐾
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