Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
All you need is 4 ingredients for these hypoallergenic treats! And the coconut oil makes these so HEALTHY for your pup!
I have been obsessed with coconut oil lately. I know, I’m a little late to the coconut oil trend but better late than never, right?
I use it in all of my cooking, but more importantly, it’s a godsend for these two nuggets.
I have found that coconut oil has been shown to elevate metabolism, provide a higher level of energy and vitality, protect from illness, and speed healing. As a bonus, coconut oil can also improve your dog’s skin and coat, improve digestion, and reduce allergic reactions.
See, I told you. It really is a godsend.
And they make amazing 4-ingredient hypoallergenic treats for your pup, letting you use up those lingering ripe bananas just sitting on your counter.
See, Ollie knows what’s up. He’s even got his puppy eyes down to a science.
Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats, or more, as needed
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, bananas, peanut butter and coconut oil. Add an additional 2 tablespoons oats 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 10-12 minutes.*
- Let cool completely.
Notes
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style=”text-align: center;”>Please consult with your pet’s veterinarian regarding possible allergies your dog may have.
I’ve made these several times as gifts for friends’ dogs – only 1 out of 8 that wasnt keen she does’t like peanuts, the others all love them.
After googling that it’s fine for dogs, I tried some with cinnamon, and the taste even more delicious.
I like them too as a not too sweet flapjack, so ate the broken one.
After several batches, I’ve realised that faffing about with the bone shaped mould is what takes most of the time, and I’m not entirely sure the dogs stop to admire the shape. If I’m in a hurry I just make flat sausage shaped biscuits, or maybe just a few bone shaped ones to decorate the top of a basket., with plain shaped ones underneath.
My dogs love these, I used a heart cutter ❤
So nutritional and love I know exactly what’s in them. So easy to make for my special babies
Thank you so much for your sharing. I usually make foods for my two Dachshunds. But normally, I prepare meat, fish and egg. Your sharing is really interesting. And the part I like most is that the ingredients is easy to find and it’s not hard to make.
Hi!!!! How long will this cookies last, stored in a jar like in the picture???? Btw My Scottish love the recipe, I just lightly floured the surface with organic coconut flour instead.
It should keep for a few days but methods for optimal food storage and shelf life should be based on good judgment and what you are personally comfortable with.
My dogs love it. And very easy to make. Thank you for sharing.
Looking for a calming treat… do you think I could just add chamomile to your recipe?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
I add chamomile to a lot of my home made treats (I have a very hyper dog!) and she also has a chamomile cuppa at night before bed which she LOVES!
The dough does not hold well for cookie cutters, so I rolled them into little balls and flattened to bake.
I am trying these. I hope Thunder and Hunny like them as much as your dogs.
So you start with a 1/4 cup of solid coconut oil and melt it then add to remaining ingredients?
Yes!
I will be trying these treats very soon. I am also glad some people have eaten these themselves. I read all the comments and glad I did. Thank you.
How can I make them so they are soft my doggy has barely any teeth left , he eats with his gums
You can try to bake them for a shorter duration of time but as always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
Will these need to be refrigerated”
Yes, you can refrigerate or freeze to extend shelf life.
What’s the shelf life ?
As I am not an expert on food safety, I cannot really say with certainty – sorry, Katlyn! Methods for optimal food storage and shelf life should be based on good judgment and what you are personally comfortable with.
These looks amazing. This may be a stupid question, but I’m going to a dog and human cookie exchange and I’m wondering what could be added to these to make them suitable for humans as well?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
Cant wait to try these!! Think the dough will work in my preformed dog biscuit baking sheet? Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Yes! I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! 🙂
Just got a puppy and enjoying all the puppy treats. This one is going into the cookie jar tonight! Thanks heaps!
How long are these good for?
I prefer to store them in the refrigerator to extend shelf life but as always, please use your best judgment.
What is the shelf life for these? I’d like to make a big batch.
Methods for optimal food storage and shelf life should be based on good judgment and what you are personally comfortable with.
Dear Chungah thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Made them today and my dog Lola loves this treats. She gave me tons of kisses after . Also is great to find a recipe with VCO which im including on Lola’s diet too. And it was so easy to prepare!!!. Would be nice if you give us another one.
Could you substitute the bananas for blueberries?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.