Homemade Dog Treats 2021
Need something to keep you busy when you’re stuck indoors? Try making one (or more) of these homemade dog treats to give your furry friend a fun surprise!
Frosted Pumpkin Treats
With pumpkin flavoring being added to everything, why not add it to your dog treats so they can give it a try. This is a simple recipe from Sugar Spun Run can be fun even after the pumpkin season has passed.
Ingredients – Cookies
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter (Make sure it is Xylitol free)
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup oats
Ingredients – Frosting
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 1/2 tsp whole wheat flour
- 1 Tbsp water
Instructions – Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
- Beat together pumpkin, peanut butter, and eggs until combined
- Gradually add in whole wheat flour, and then oats
- Transfer dough to floured countertop and dust with additional flour
- Knead as needed until it forms a cohesive ball
- Use a rolling pin to roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness
- Use a cookie cutter to cut into shapes (try a dog bone cookie cutter)
- Use a spatula to transfer cookies to baking sheet
- Bake for 20-24 minutes
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving or frosting
Instructions – Frosting
- In microwave, warm 1/2 cup peanut butter for 15 seconds
- Add water and stir well
- Add flour and stir
- While the frosting is still warm, spread over cooled cookies
- The frosting will harden a bit as allowed to sit, but can be served to your dog at any time
Dog Donuts
Turn this classic breakfast treat into an exciting delicacy for your pup. This recipe from Sunny Day Family only requires seven simple ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1 Cup Oats
- 1/3 Cup Coconut Oil
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
- 2 Eggs
- Greek Yogurt & Bacon Bits (for the topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Spray donut pan with cooking spray
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients except the two for the topping
- Use your hands to press the dough into the donut pan, filling each entirely and pressing the dough down firmly
- Bake for 14 minutes
- Allow them to cool and remove from the pan
- Fill one bowl with Greek yogurt and a second bowl with bacon bits
- Dip each donut into the Greek yogurt, covering the top
- Sprinkle with bacon bits
- Place in the freezer for a couple minutes so the yogurt hardens
- Share with your furry companion!
Spinach, Carrot, and Zucchini Treats
For the health conscious dogs out there, give this recipe from Damn Delicious a try! They are healthy and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1 zucchini, shredded
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Using an electric mixer, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs on medium-high for 1-2 minutes
- Gradually add old fashioned oats and 2 1/2 cups flour at low speed – Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky
- Beat in carrot, zucchini and spinach
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until it comes together
- Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness
- Using cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes and place on the backing sheet
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown
- Let cool completely before serving to your pup
Heart-Shaped Cranberry Cookies
For a Valentines Day gift, try making these festive cookies for your dog following the recipe from The Everyday Dog Mom.
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 1.5 Cups Almond Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 3-4 Tablespoons Coconut Flour
- 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F
- Beat eggs, set aside
- Combine almond flour, coconut oil, and dried cranberries in a bowl
- Add eggs and knead ingredients together
- Add coconut flour one tablespoon at a time
- Roll out dough using a rolling pin
- Cut out treats using heart shaped cookie cutters
- Put treats on a cookie sheet that is lined with parchment paper
- Bake for 15-18 or until crisp
- Let cook before tossing one to you four-legged friend
Frozen Watermelon Treats
For the hot and sunny days, try these easy, two-ingredient bones from GrrFeisty to cool off your pup.
Ingredients
- Quarter watermelon (preferably seedless)
- One can of coconut milk
Instructions
- Scoop out the quarter of the watermelon
- Blend together with the can of coconut milk
- Pour into bone shaped ice cube trays
- Freeze overnight or until completely frozen