Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
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These homemade peanut butter dog treats are so easy and you only need four ingredients. Pups will love the peanut butter flavor!
Did you know that homemade dog treats are crazy easy to make? Yup, they are!!
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 (our 6 pound Yorkshire Terrier) and decided it couldn’t be that hard to make them myself.
And it’s not at all!
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 I’ll definitely be gifting some to Olive’s friends as well.
Ingredients Needed
The dough can be whipped up in a flash with everyday ingredients you probably have sitting in your pantry right now. Here’s what you need:
- whole wheat flour – I like using whole wheat because it’s more nutrient dense, but all-purpose works too. You can also use a gluten-free option like sorghum, oat or garbanzo bean flour if your dog has allergies.
- creamy peanut butter – this adds healthy fat and flavor. Make sure your peanut butter doesn’t have any added ingredients like artificial sweeteners as these can be toxic to dogs! Look for a brand with only two ingredients: peanuts and salt.
- unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana – You can use homemade applesauce or store-bought. This adds a little sweetness and helps the dough form together with the added liquid.
- bone shaped cookie cutter – I used this mini bone cookie cutter since Olive is small, but am eyeing this set with a variety of sizes!
- vegetable, chicken, or beef stock – this ingredient keeps the dough moist and adds a savory flavor dogs love. Be sure to choose a dog-friendly broth! Many human broths contain ingredients like onions, garlic, or excessive salt, which aren’t safe for pups. Check the label carefully or opt for broths labeled specifically for pets. You can often find dog-safe options in pet stores, or you can make your own using simple, dog-approved ingredients.
Pet Friendly Ingredients
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.
Peanut butter – Make sure your peanut butter doesn’t include the artificial sweetener xylitol as this is toxic to dogs. To be honest, most peanut butters do not include this ingredient, but always check the ingredient list.
Flour – Both all-purpose and whole wheat flour are safe for dogs! If your dog can’t tolerate wheat, you could try rice, sorghum, oat or garbanzo bean flour as well.
How Many Dog Treats Can I Give My Dog?
As with everything in life, moderation is key! I recommend starting by giving your dog a small treat to see if they have any adverse reactions. After determining your dog tolerates the treat well, you can give as often as you see fit.
How Long do Homemade Dog Treats Last?
After allowing these dog treats to cool completely, you can store them at room temp for 3-5 days, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months or freeze them for longer storage (up to 3 months).
The treats can be served straight from the fridge, but should be thawed for a bit if frozen.
The Perfect Gift!
Homemade dog treats are the perfect gift 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!
Everything You Need to Make Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Mini Dog Bone Cookie Cutter in Tinplated Steel, Silver
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Williams Sonoma Goldtouch® Pro Nonstick Corrugated Cookie Sheet
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Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
- ¼ cup vegetable chicken or beef stock or broth (dog friendly)
- bone shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix ingredients: Combine flour, peanut butter and applesauce 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.
- Roll: 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 baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown and dry. Larger cookies may need to bake longer!
- Store: Store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Peanut butter – Make sure your peanut butter doesn’t include the artificial sweetener xylitol as this is toxic to dogs. To be honest, most peanut butters do not include this, but always check the ingredient list.
- Flour – Both all-purpose and whole wheat flour are safe for dogs! If your dog doesn’t tolerate wheat, you could try rice, sorghum, oat or garbanzo bean flour as well.
- Broth – Be sure to choose a dog-friendly broth! Many human broths contain ingredients like onions, garlic, or excessive salt, which aren’t safe for pups. Check the label carefully or opt for broths labeled specifically for pets.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I have two dogs. They both loved them very much!! It’s a very easy recipe. Thanks so much!!
Woo!! So happy to hear your pups have been enjoying these treats, Lala! Makes me so happy to hear. Thanks so much for the review!
I’ve made these several times. They never turn out crunchy no matter how long I bake them or how thick or thin it’s rolled out. I’ve tried bananas and applesauce still no difference. I use whole wheat flour. My dog still loves them but wondering what I’m doing wrong?
I also want these to be a little crunchier. I have made this recipe so many times, it’s my go-to.
When making these do you leave space in between each treat while baking? I’m wondering if they’re spaced too close together which is not allowing them to crisp up.
I am looking to make these treats and don’t have the cookie cutter. I am probably just going to make tbsp size little balls. What is the nutritional information by weight?
This recipe was really simple to make and my girl loves them! It’s actually pretty relaxing to form the dough ball with its texture. Making some for my ma’s pups now.
Are these hard/crunchy in texture or soft? Would these be suitable for senior dogs with dental issues/few teeth?
They’re hard, but you could cook them less time to make them softer.
I just made my first batch for my Golden puppy. This recipe is so simple and quick. Thank you for sharing PS Tucker thanks you too.
Woo! So glad these treats were a hit! Thanks for the review, Trish 🙂
Just made my first batch for my Golden puppy, this recipe is so simple(which I love) needless to say my puppy loved it even more. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
I sent this recipe from my phone to my printer, when I checked it had printed out no less that 29 pages, all from this recipe page,
May I suggest that you take some IT lessons and learn how to male a page fit for use
Hi John! Sorry about that! Did you print directly from this page on my site or click the print option on the recipe? If so there is no way it should have printed 29 pages.
For the record, the recipe is two pages if printed correctly, using the PRINT option in the actual recipe.
This recipe is so much easier than the one I was using. Have 2 golden retriever puppies and of course they love them. I doubled the recipe and used white/wheat flour. I’m just wondering how do you get 120 mini bone servings out of one recipe??? I used a small bone shaped cutter and got about 50 biscuits.
Hey Terri – So glad this recipe was a hit with your pups! Did you use the same cutter as the one I linked in the blog? I used a mini cutter so maybe it was smaller than yours.
I made this recipe for my dogs and my aunts puppies and they loved it.
I’m so glad the pups enjoyed these dog treats, Cecilia! Makes me so happy to hear. Thanks for the review 🙂