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.
Could instant oats be used?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
How and where do I store them?
You can store them in an airtight container either in the fridge or freezer to extend shelf life.
I just made them and they turned out great! My dog love them! I ate some too. So simple yet so satisfying! The pooch agrees!
I ate them myself. SO GOOD
I did too! hahah even my son loves them!
After discovering this recipe at the start of the year I have only just got round to making these treats and I am so glad I did! Like you mentioned above I also went with real peanut butter and our young pups absolutely LOVED them and I will definitely be making again in the future 🙂
Fyi, natural pb is available in any grocery and contains only peanuts and salt–your dog does not need sugar, either! You may need to use more or less oats/oil depending on size of bananns–you can also process oats into oat flour for easier mixing.
Don’t know why mine look soooo good but are so crumbly it eas pretty much a wasted effort to even make them. Followed instructions to the letter but could tell by the texture they weren’t going to hold together. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks…but I am going to use these crumbles as a breakfast topping for my fur babies….
If the mixture is too dry, you can add more coconut oil as needed.
I had a similar problem, I just threw everything in a food processor for a few seconds, it breaks up the oats and blends everything so it’s easier to work with.
Just made these and they could not but cut with a cookie cutter. The “dough” was just loose oats basically that I had to pour onto the cookie sheet. Unfortunately did not work for me. Used all organic peanut butter and coconut oil and banana. Too bad was hoping for better.
If the mixture is too dry, you can add more coconut oil as needed.
I had a similar problem, I just threw everything in a food processor for a few seconds, it breaks up the oats and blends everything so it’s easier to work with.
Yes!! Had the same issue definitely will NOT be using this recipe again!!!!
Can I freeze these?
Yes! 🙂
I made these for my rats and 2 pups I was baby sitting! They were a huge hit and the recipe worked perfectly for me! Thank you for sharing.
They will last longer in an airtight container. I used the Glasslock cylinder. Was blessed to be able to get them at 99cent store for $1.99. One time deal.
Should the coconut oil be melted or solid?
Melted.
Earlier you replied to this question with solid coconut oil here you say melted. Which is it?
Charlotte, you want to start with 1/4 cup solid coconut oil prior to melting. Does that make sense?
So get 1/4 cup solid coconut oil then melt it and add it to the other ingredients, right?
I’m making these snacks right now. I was looking for a way to use up some ripe organic bananas I had around and came across this recipe. Just a word of advice for readers – please consider using real peanut butter. My local co-op has a peanut machine that grinds fresh peanuts into peanut butter. I believe Whole Foods has something similar. Or you can just make your own by grinding peanuts. Love how simple this recipe is. Can’t wait for the dogs to try them out.
Please tell me what kind of dogs those are? They are unbelievably adorable! Also, what kind/size of dutch oven/stock pot do you use in your soup pictures, they are red and blue colored? Did you ever blog about what you use in your kitchen?
Thank you! They are both Pembroke Welsh Corgis. I also use the Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 3.5 Quart Round French (Dutch) Oven, Marseille.
I just made these for my two Jack Chi’s and they absolutely loved them! Great recipe and so simple to make!!
Could these be made with peanut butter powder?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment.
I mix pb powder with a little water to make a soft pb and use that and it works out great!
I made these for our son’s family beagle. They were a great hit so easy to make and much appreciated. When we visit I always like to bring the pets a great. This will be my “go to treat”from now on. Thanks for posting.
Love your blog & all of your recipes. Made these for my girl & she loves them. I just made cookies since I didn’t have cookie cutters. Mine turned out more chewy but she doesn’t mind. How do you store them & how long will they last? Thanks for all of the amazing recipes!
I prefer to store them in the refrigerator to extend shelf life but as always, please use your best judgment.
Would you share which coconut oil you used? There are so many kinds out there, some with a stronger coconut taste than others. This would be very helpful!
I love using Trader Joe’s Coconut Oil!
Is it 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or solid form?
Solid form.
Is the oatmeal precooked or raw?
The oatmeal is not precooked.
The recipe says melted, so are we measuring solid first and then melt
Yes, that is correct.
So enjoy your recipes for the fur-babies. Will give these a try PS….your guys are so adorable. I followed your link to “their” instagram. The “FTW” video was hilarious. You captained that perfectly…teehee
So so cute! I love that you even had a dog bone cookie cutter. Adorable!
Where can I get bone cutter
They are available on amazon.com.
I just purchased one from Michael’s this weekend, less than $1