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.
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Hi! I made these last year for my dog and a made a few dog friendly Christmas “cookie” bags for friends and dog walking clients. They all loved them! I’m planning on making them again this weekend but I’m curious if I could substitute whole rice flour instead of whole wheat flour? Our new puppy is on a gluten free diet but I’d like her to be able to enjoy them as well. Have you tried this? How were the results? Thanks!
Mine are in the oven now and I switched out the wheat flour for almond flour. I’ll let you know how the turn out!
I am planning to make as give always…how do they turn out with almond flour?
I love this recipe! It’s super easy and every dog loves them. Even my parent’s pickiest pug loves them!
I just wish I knew if you can freeze them.
Let them cool completely first and they freeze great. Pull out a few at a time as needed
Good starting point easy to customize for your dogs needs. Substituted pumpkin for mashed sweet potatoes (pumpkin gives my dog diarrhea) also used reg flour instead of wheat. My lab hates peanut butter really wierd. But I kept the peanut butter and added two slices of bacon crumbled into bits to make the peanut butter appealing. Even with peanut butter bacon bits and flour. I KNOW these are still healthier than store bought treats. Thank you for the great canvas
Be careful Giving you furry friend bacon .. even bacon bits.. it can cause pancreatitis. All high fatty foods are bad for them. This recipe is perfect .. all three dogs gave them a paws up!
Yes! I work for a vet and we see So many cases of pancreatitis which can be deadly. Limit protein table scraps, especially pork!
how many dog treats does it make?
Please Chungah tell us in the recipe how many this makes of small or med. size treats also can you post in the recipe how to store these and how long they will last? I am not a dog owner but giving these as gifts 🙂 Would like to let them know how long they last and how to store them.
Mine made 12 3-1/2″ bone shape and 12 1-2/” rounds.
Very helpful!! Thank you, Nora 🙂
How should we store these?
Can you freeze them? If so for how long?
I haven’t tried these yet, but I was wondering, what could you use as a substitute for the pumpkin puree?
some people use squished bananas or broth but that’s a bit liquidy
You can use applesauce (no sugar added) or sweet potatoes, you’ll need a little more flour woth the applesauce but it worked fine for me. I also added a handful of spinach.
Cooked mashed winter squash (butternut and Hubbard both worked great)
you can substitute it for water. i have found that this makes them last longer to.
Finally a dog biscuit he likes! Fussy Labradoodle Baxter just loves these and it’s pleasing to know they are full of goodness and I know what’s in them. Thank you
My dog loved them!
Our little Henry and Ellie love, love, love these! I’ve made them 4 times now and just put the 5th batch in the oven. I figured your wonderful recipe was due for a rating and had to give it 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much for sharing!
These taste great but they all bubbled and looked like pita bread, help me. What am i doing wrong?
Hello Michael.. I thought i would jump right on this one… I don’t believe you are doing anything wrong.. I believe that with the flour it is meant to happen.. I had the same thing happen to me.. I cut them in little 1 inch circles… and well the pup that I gave them to DID NOT complain.. she was super happy 🙂 I’m actually making more this week.. she has put in a special order for Christmas 🙂
Can I replace the whole wheat flour for something else?
I use rice flour! It can be expensive, but I buy whole brown rice and grind it using my coffee mill. 🙂
These dog treats are great!
I was wondering if you make a the dough can you freeze the dough for a later date and then defrost it and make the cookies then.
Please let me know
My dog loved them. I would suggest refrigerate them afterwards if not eating quickly. Mine got moldy in about 1 month time. I had in a mason jar so maybe that was the problem for them not being crunchy & remained soft and/or why they became moldy? Going to try another batch & refrigerate them this time because he did enjoy them and sometimes turn his nose up to store bought brand but never did with these.
I’ve made these over and over. My dog loves them! They are easy and fun to make with children too
These dog cookies have made me many new dog friends. I’m a cat love and don’t even have a dog but make these a lot for my new dog friends. One hint that I’ll give you to make them easier to roll, add more pumpkin, about 3/4 cup. Also for the older doggies, they like because they turn out softer. Make for Christmas gift for you Dog Friends!
Can you use white flour insted of whole wheat? I am just wondering because I have made a couple batches of wheat flour, and I am now out of that and I need to make quite a few batches for Christmas presents for my dogs. Anyways besides that, this is like the best dog tree I have ever made for my dog, it is simple, so I know what every single ingredient that is inside of it, It has peanut butter, which my dog loves! And so many other great things about it!
This is the best website I’ve ever seen made dog cookies they are the best things ever for you to cook
How long will they last unrefrigerated?
mine lasted about 2 weeks unrefrigerated, but near the end they started getting hard and my dog had some trouble biting them.
I just made these and my dog absolutely loves them!!!! she gobbled down tons in one bite! and I have to admit that when I tasted them I loved too!
MY DOGS LOVED THEM! AND I WILL TOTALLY USE THIS RECIPE AGAIN!
Easy to follow recipe. My dog loved them! I baked them to be a little soft at 20 minutes. These will be made a lot around here!