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 there! What can I use instead of pumpkin puree?
Thanks in advance!
i don’
t know but who cares
Pumpkin is probably best because of consistency/digestibility/etc. You can usually find it at grocery stores not in the canned fruit/veggie aisle but in the aisle where the baking supplies are (flour, sugar, etc.)
You may be able to get away with home made unsweetened plain applesauce, but I haven’t tried it.
Do these need to be stored in frig
maybe some sweet potato pure or carrot pure
Easy to make, my golden loved them!
Mid-bake!
Wondering about storage instructions as I doubled the batch.
My instincts say okay room temp for about a week, so freeze the rest and bring out batches as needed – thoughts?
I make these for the dog upstairs, with his owner’s permission of course. I usually add two or three slices of chopped bacon and a half teaspoon of a few pumpkin pie spices especially cinnamon but not nutmeg. When I made them the other day it was so incredibly hot in the kitchen I did not use a cookie cutter, I simply cut them into diamond and trapezoid shapes. Trust me your dog does not care.
Good
i am abou to try this resipie for my dogo puppy
Good and my dog loved it and is still healthy!
These treats are very fun and easy to make. However, since I make them in bulk, I put them in the oven at 225° for many hours so they don’t become moldy as fast. My dogs, and all the dogs I make these treats for love them!!
Hi Katie! How many hours do you bake them for? How long do they usually last/how do you store them? I’m trying to find a long lasting recipe! Thank you ☺️
Same I’m wondering best storage and how long do they go before getting moldy?
I made a batch in May, did not refrigerate and they were still good in July. I made a batch three days ago and froze half.
I usually put them in there for at least 4 hours!
Hi Katie, thanks for the tip. Do you flip them over halfway through or just leave them in for 4 hours straight? Thanks!
I have been reading that treats with these ingredients should be stored in the fridge (keeps for couple months) or freezer (keeps six months) unless your dog(s) will be eating them within a couple weeks.
Can I ask how’s your hours you bake them? I am interested in preserving them a bit longer as well. Thanks
Easy to make, and my Shih Tzu loves them! I made a bunch of different bone shapes and used all organic materials. I have so many now and plan to give them to friends of mine with dogs in my neighborhood!
Do you need to keep in refrigerator?
We have 3 dogs at home, a Pitbull and 2 Chihuahua’s. They all love this recipe! Bigger size for our pibbles and smaller for the tiny tough guys. We also have several short term rental properties in Phoenix Arizona and we make these for guests if they are bringing their dogs and they’re always a huge hit! By far my favorite recipe for homemade dog treats!!!
Please make sure your PEANUT BUTTER does NOT contain XYLITOL (artificial sweetner)
I make a similar recipe and I made these today I tripled the batch and froze most of them. My dogs love these and I love knowing it is all organic and good for them and not filled with nasty fillers. Thanks for posting
Did you freeze them unbaked?
Those peanut butter cookie are they suppose to be hard
Can I substitute the pumpkin with mashed bananas? And can I make them in silicon dog mold, so kinda like drop cookies?
Easy to make, kid loves to help, dog devours the treats!
This was amazing for my 3 dog’s they all loved it
I made these for my dogs, and they loved them, so much. They had a happy look on their faces, and I just want to say thank you.
Please make sure you buy peanut butter which doesn’t contain xylitol, as this is toxic to dogs
My corgi absolutely loves these. I use a a small heart shaped cookie cutter and get around 80-90 cookies in one batch! My dog always gets tired of the same treats, but not these ones. She won’t leave the kitchen once the pumpkin has been opened.
Great recipe! I only had self raising wholmeal flour and sweet potato and still worked out.
My greedy Pugh loved them.
Sounds easy hope my furbaby likes them
I can’t believe I’m baking treats for my dog! She liked them so much that I’m waiting for a second batch to cool. I’ve substituted bananas for pumpkin since I had too many ripening.
My Kitchenaid seemed to be struggling first time out, so I switched out the batter beater for the dough hook. Worked much better.
I have 2 dachshunds. My 16 yro eats everything but my 9yro is so picky. He loves these and I love that I’m feeding them both something healthy!
These came out perfect, I used 2.5 cups of stone ground whole wheat flour, and the eggs were from pasture raised chickens, so a little smaller then normal (for the purpose of the hydration mix) – dough rolled out beautifully, after kneading it the same way I do bread dough. Rolled out to 1/4″ thick, and used a shot glass for a cookie cutter. Only baked 1/2 the dough, and froze the rest for later use. 1/2 the dough made 30 cookies.