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Use leftover canned pumpkin to make these 5-ingredient homemade peanut butter and pumpkin dog treats! They’re super easy to make and the perfect fall treat for your furry friend.
Since making these homemade peanut butter dog treats last year I’ve decided that homemade treats are where it’s at. They’re so easy and inexpensive! And although I personally haven’t taste-tested them, I know they taste pretty good because Olive and all her friends gobble them up like they’re going out of style.
Olive’s birthday is coming up next month. She’s turning eight, which is so crazy. I remember the first week we got her. Isaac was living in DC at the time, in a grad program to become Montessori certified, and I was caring for an 8-week-old puppy, in a new city by myself. It was so hard and very much life consuming, but also the best thing ever.
She’s our baby and naturally, we don’t want her to get older. Hence the reason we always request the puppy cut when she’s groomed. The longer she looks like a puppy, the longer we can deny that she’s getting older.
That said, her birthday IS coming up whether we choose to accept it or not, so I thought it would be fun to make special fall-themed pumpkin dog treats with pumpkin puree and cinnamon to celebrate. Who says humans are the only ones who can enjoy pumpkiny treats?
Maria and I tested making a pumpkin-based treat without peanut butter, but the batter was really wet and sticky, even with extra flour so we settled on a peanut butter and pumpkin mixture, which worked perfectly. I honestly think dogs will like this flavor combo better than plain pumpkin anyway so it’s probably for the better.
I made some mini ones using a tiny dog bone cookie cutter because they’re the perfect size for Olive and small breeds, but I also I purchased a larger cookie cutter and made some bigger bones for Olive’s friends.
I couldn’t possibly wait until her birthday to give her a sample so she’s already taste-tested a few and loves them.
We shared some of the larger bones with Alyssa’s pups, Chloe and Maverick, and they were big fans as well so I think we can officially say they’re pup-approved!
I know it’s a little early to start thinking about the holiday season, but I wanted to mention that homemade dog treats are a great gift idea. Last year I made a few batches of these peanut butter dog treats and gave them as gifts to my friends and family who have dogs. They look really cute packaged in a mason jar with a label and ribbon. Just a thought if you’re looking for some cute gift ideas!
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My pups loved these, thanks. My 3 star rating comes from how long it takes to bake these. Every batch took over 30 minutes and they were still soft in the center. I used a fork to pierce each cookies surface, allowing more steam to escape. It still took 30 minutes bake time but it resulted in a crispier product. I have a picture but can’t figure out how to post it lol. Thank you!
How long to they stay good for?
Ive left mine in the cubboard for over 2 months , once baked and thus dried they last like milkbones
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).
My dogs have loved each cookie we have sampled and now I cannot bake any kind of cookies without them circling the oven!
Woo!! I’m so happy to hear your pups having been enjoying these treats, Tricha! Thanks so much for the review. It means so much to me!
My clients’ and friends’ dogs are loving these biscuits. I used King Arthur’s 1:1 gluten free flour instead of whole wheat and the texture was perfect!
Yay!! So glad all the pups love these dog treats 🙂
The recipe is great! Our golden doodle loves them. Just wondering if these need to be stored in the refrigerator or if they can be stored in an air tight container on the counter. Also, how long would they last outside the refrigerator?
I waiting for them to come out if oven added peanut butter and pumpkin. Can’t wait. She loved it raw!!!
Please don’t feed this raw to your dog! Uncooked flour can harbor e.coli and make your pup extremely ill, even requiring emergency veterinarian hospitalization! I’m a veterinary technician, I’ve had to care for some that nearly died. Make sure it’s cooked!