Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
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The easiest homemade dog treats ever – simply mix, roll and cut. Easy peasy, and so much healthier than store-bought!
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I know. Dog treats on Damn Delicious? I never thought I’d see the day. But I’ve been spending a lot of time and money shopping for good-quality dog treats for Butters here, but then I thought, why not just make them at home?
reasons to make homemade peanut butter dog treats
- So stinking easy to make
- Short 4 ingredient list, most of which you probably have on hand
- Healthier ingredients – no added preservatives, fats or chemicals
- Economical and cost-effective
- Freezer-friendly to extend shelf-life
- Guaranteed favorite with your pups
- Makes for great gifts for pup friends, birthdays and holidays
Ingredients
Pumpkin puree
Pumpkin puree is great for digestive health for your pup. Always use pure pumpkin puree with no added sugar, salt, fat or spices.
Peanut butter
A hero ingredient here! Always opt for natural, unsalted peanut butter without added sugar or artificial sweeteners such as xylitol.
Eggs
Not only are eggs a nutritious source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, but they also serve as a binding agent to hold the dog treats together.
Whole wheat flour
We prefer whole wheat flour as it contains more nutritional value than all-purpose flour. Rice flour can also be used as a gluten-free option.
tips and tricks for success
- Use your favorite cookie cutters. Bone-shaped cookie cutters are so much fun to work with but you can really use any kind of cookie cutter on hand – hearts, stars, dog houses, paws, etc.
- Adjust baking time as needed. The longer they bake, the crunchier they are.
- Shorter shelf life. Homemade peanut butter dog treats have a shorter shelf life as they lack preservatives compared to store-bought treats, making them susceptible to spoil relatively quickly.
- Feed in moderation. As always, give treats in moderation to avoid potential health problems such as diabetes and obesity.
- Consult with a vet. Please consult with your pet’s veterinarian regarding possible allergies, dietary restrictions and health concerns your pup may have.
freezing and storage
Storage
Homemade dog treats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
Freeze after baking
Let the dog treats cool completely. Transfer the dog treats to an airtight, resealable freezer bag, thawing overnight. Label, date and freeze up to 3 months.
pro tip
Use dog safe peanut butter.
Use peanut butter without added sugar or artificial sweeteners such as xylitol. Xylitol is added to peanut butter as a low-calorie sweetener. While safe for humans, xylitol is toxic to dogs, causing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), seizures, liver failure or even death.
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Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but all-purpose flour is high in carbs and does not offer much nutritional value.
Rice flour is often times used as a gluten-free option. It is easier to digest and can help with stomach issues.
These can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour at low speed, beating just until incorporated. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.*
- Let cool completely.
Notes
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Hi! im looking to make these tomorrow. is there any subsititue for the whole wheat flour? thanks!
My dog loves these treats! We make them for all the family dogs and they all enjoy the treats. They usually last 1 week to 1 1/2 weeks because they are natural. The only flour you can use for dogs is whole wheat because it’s good for them. Any other flour is not good for dogs. You can get 4 cute treat cutters on SHEIN for only $3. Which is a great price!
I just made them. I used whole wheat white. Hope that was okay.
You can probably also sub chickpea flour or lentil flour. Both of those are good for dogs.
This recipe is incredible! The treats are so easy to make and my dogs love them!
Thank you so much!
These are so easy and way better than anything from the store. My dog loves them! Just ordered bone shaped cookie cutters! Thank you for sharing!
This recipe worked super well and was quick too. I was able to make a batch for my dog’s birthday and needless to say, she loved them. I would recommend this recipe to my friends with dogs!
Absolute stunner! My cocker spaniel, who tends to be a very fussy eater, kept begging for more! Thank you!
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This is a great recipe, easy to put together and my dog loved the treats! I made about 150, left them out to cool down and bagged them to send to friends for the holidays. A week later I am finding out that they are developing mold. Any recommendations to make them last longer? Perhaps I should be baking then for a longer period so they are drier? Maybe also keeping them in a cellophane bag instead of a ziplock? I am going to attempt again later this week.
Store any extra in a Ziploc in the freezer and pull a few out as needed. They don’t take long to thaw at all
I’ve made these many times and am finally commenting. They are absolutely great. Both my dogs love them. I use a pizza cutter on the dough and cut them into very small squares to use for training treats. I double the recipe and then freeze them after baking because, yes, they will get moldy. I then pull out a weeks worth at a time.
I made these for all the dogs that come to the coffee shop. Just sensational making more today
Hi, i think berne gonna love these treats! Thanks for sharing this recipe. The best thing is that, It’s a great treat for both of us!
Dogs loved them! Used Christmas cookie cutters and made the perfect Christmas cookies for the boys! (even our super picky boy loved them!!)
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it was great I loved it
I made these and was wondering how long they kept out of the fridge
Pupperiffic!!! I added about a tablespoon of applesauce (unsweetened) to get the dough to come together. Fabulous recipe and my 11 YO daughter made it mostly herself. Thank you
My dog absolutely loved these!!! The only problem I had throughout making them is that they puffed up a lot in the oven. Any ideas to solve this?
That’s the point Caroline
Poke holes in them with a fork before baking to let the heat pass through them.
These are awesome, and Benji loves them, but I made a little switch; instead of the eggs, I substitute applesauce, which adds a little sweetness, and he can’t get enough of them!
Made these for the first time today and my dog loves them! We also made them to give to friends’ and neighbors’ dogs for Christmas. Hope they love them just as much!
I cut these into 1″ rounds for my puppy and bake them for ~40 minutes (flipping halfway) to ensure they are extra crunchy. My pup goes crazy for these treats and I’ve made them twice now.
We had so much fun making these treats. As they were in the oven, our dog walked over to the oven sniffing! After they cooled down, we gave them to River and she loved them! We even tried the store bought treats vs this recipe and she went straight to these dog treats. Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Can I eat these cuz they look hella good. My dog loves these treats and they are for sure much healthier than store bought treats.
Hi! Yes, you may eat them!