Fur babies are part of the family. It’s only fair to make them feel loved, and you can do that with these easy peanut butter dog treats!
Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe
Do you ever feel bad eating those cream cheese brownies or delicious chocolate chip cookies while your dog just stares at you? My fur babies are a part of the family.
I want them to feel loved and happy just like everyone else in my household. So, every now and then I give them a super special treat! These peanut butter dog treats are super easy to make and your dog will love you for them!
Made with love, flour, water, coconut oil, and of course peanut butter, these dog treats are the perfect snack for your fur babies.
You can make this recipe even more fun by using cute cookie cutters like a dog bone cookie cutter or a dog paw cookie cutter. Your dog may not care either way, but this recipe is super easy and fun.
Why You’ll Love these Homemade Dog Treats:
- Simple ingredients. Everything you need to make this recipe, you probably already have in your cabinets.
- It’s cheaper. Let’s face it; the price of dog treats is not cheap. Making your own can save you a lot of money.
- They are healthier. These dog treats are a healthier option for your dog as they don’t contain the preservatives, fats, and chemicals that regular store-bought treats contain.
How to make Homemade Dog Treat Cookies
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until well-blended.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out until it is about ½ inch thick. Cut out treats into small pieces with a cookie cutter.
- Place cut out treats on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake treats for about 15 minutes or until they begin to turn golden brown.
Peanut butter is actually a healthy source of protein and fat for your dog. And, because these treats don’t contain preservatives and chemicals like store-bought dog treats, these peanut butter treats are even healthier for your dog. Even the flour is safe for dogs to consume. However, it is always important to check the ingredients in your peanut butter. Some peanut butters contain xylitol which is toxic to dogs! Do NOT use peanut butter with xylitol as an ingredient. It’s also important to remember that dogs can have allergies just like people. Some dogs could be allergic to peanut butter for example. Always watch for the signs of an allergic reaction in pets as well as people.
Every ingredient in this recipe is safe for human consumption. Without sugar, these treats may not be as tasty to you as they are to your fur baby, but you can eat them too. In fact, little ones may enjoy them as a healthy snack option.
My rule in life is always moderation. Do all in moderation. I would recommend starting with only 1 treat to see how your dog tolerates it or if they may have any adverse reactions (possibly to wheat flour). If there are no reactions, you can give your dog 2-5 treats a day, keeping in mind that the treats are about 50 calories each if made the same size as pictured.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- You can use anything as a cookie cutter. I used an apple corer. Depending on the size you want, you can use any cookie cutter or even a pizza cutter to make squares.
- Check your peanut butter! Some peanut butter contains xylitol which is toxic to dogs. Make sure there is none in the peanut butter you are using.
- Freeze them for longer shelf life. By placing the treats in the freezer, you can store them for up to 3 months. Room temperature, they only last 5 days.
Just like food for humans, homemade is always better and healthier. If you want to save money and give your dog a healthier snack, these peanut butter dog treats are just what you need.
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Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treat Cookies
Ingredients
- 2½ cups whole wheat flour 300 grams
- 1 cup water 227 grams
- ½ cup peanut butter 135 grams, see note
- ⅓ cup coconut oil 75 grams, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon baking powder 14 grams
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until well-blended.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out until it is about ½-inch thick. Cut out treats into small pieces using a knife or cookie cutter.
- Place the cut out treats on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the treats for about 15 minutes or until they begin to turn golden brown. Allow to cool.
Notes
- Peanut Butter: Some peanut butter contains xylitol which is toxic to dogs. Make sure there is none in the peanut butter you are using.
- I used an apple corer as my cookie cutter. Depending on the size you want, you can use any cookie cutter or even a pizza cutter to make squares.
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Simple enough! Wasn’t sticky when rolling out!
Happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing, Mimi!
My furbabies loved this, I added in blueberries and they loved it
I’m so happy to hear that, Cheryl! Thanks for stopping by!