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Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe

Course: Pet Treats
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 48 treats
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
These easy peanut butter dog treats are crunchy, wholesome, and flavorful! Made with just 4 simple ingredients, your dogs will love these homemade dog cookies.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups whole wheat flour *
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup peanut butter **
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

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.
    2½ cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup water, ½ cup peanut butter, ⅓ cup coconut oil, 1 tablespoon baking powder
    Ingredients combined in a bowl.
  • 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.
    Dough rolled out flat.
  • Place the cut out treats on the prepared baking sheet.
    Round dog treat cookies lined up on a tray.
  • Bake the treats for about 15 minutes or until they begin to turn golden brown. Allow to cool.
    clear jar with dog treat cookies

Notes

*I recommend whole wheat flour when baking treats for dogs, but rice flour and coconut flour are great wheat-free options too.
**Important Note: Some peanut butter contains xylitol which is toxic to dogs. Make sure there is none in the peanut butter you are using.
Tips:
  • Peanut butter is my dog's favorite cookie flavor, but plain pumpkin puree or pureed sweet potatoes can be used instead. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. I 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
Storage: Store peanut butter dog treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treat | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg