Easy Homemade Dog Treats (2024)

Making homemade dog treats gives you the opportunity to choose healthy ingredients that are good for your dog. You’re in total control of what goes into your dog’s treats. As we all know, many commercial dog treats have additives and preservatives that may be potentially harmful to your dog.

Your dog deserves healthy alternatives so here are some tasty dog treat recipes that your pooch will absolutely love.

Homemade Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Treat

Your dog will go bananas with this peanut butter and banana treat.

What you will need

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup (8oz/120g) plain yoghurt (no sweeteners or flavours)

Directions

1. Mash the banana in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Combine and stir the peanut butter and yoghurt in the banana bowl and mix until evenly combined.
3. Spoon into a dog bone mould (ice cube tray will do). Fill the mould evenly and make sure to smooth the top.
4. Tap the mould on the counter to evenly distribute the mixture and to ensure that there are no air bubbles.
5. Freeze the mixture overnight or for at least 5 hours.
6. Tap the mould face down to remove the treats.

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Homemade Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Doggy Treat

A simple 3-ingredient treat that your dog will surely love.

What you will need

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes(can be substituted with pumpkin)
• 1 cup whole wheat flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Use parchment paper to line the cookie sheet.
3. In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes and peanut butter until well combined.
4. Add a quarter cup of flour, continue stirring the mixture as you add.
5. With your hands, form a ball out of the dough.
6. Sprinkle flour on a flat surface. Place the dough and start rolling it with a rolling pin. The thickness will vary according to your preference.
7. Use a bone-shaped cookie cutter and press it on the rolled-out dough.
8. Bake for 10 minutes.
9. Let the cookie cool slightly on the sheet before transferring it to a wire tray to cool completely.

Homemade Super Easy Yogurt and Berries Dog Treats

Yoghurt is high in calcium and protein, whilst berries are packed with antioxidants. This cold treat will not only help cool down your dog in the summer heat, but it will also keep him healthy and happy.

What you will need

• 20 blueberries
• 10 strawberries, diced
• 1 cup plain yoghurt

Directions

1. Scatter the berries in your dog treat mould.
2. Taking a spoonful of yoghurt, carefully spoon it over the dog treat mould. Fill the mould evenly and smooth the top.
3. Tap the mould on the counter to remove the air bubbles and to make sure the mixture is evenly distributed.
4. Freeze overnight or for a minimum of 5 hours.
5. Loosen the treats on the mould by tapping it on the counter face down.

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Homemade Cheddar Bacon Dog Treats

This homemade dog kibble recipe is packed with protein and fibre. It’s better than store-bought treats that contain preservatives. This one’s legitimately wholesome and healthy.

What you will need

• 1/2  cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 and 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. In a food processor, add the oats, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Process until the mixture comes to a crumb-like consistency.
3. Crack two eggs and add it to the mixture. Start processing again until it resembles a sticky dough.
4. Toss finely ground oats (or flour) onto the cutting board, place the dough and roll it to about a quarter-inch thick.
5. Cut out the dough into the desired shape using a cookie cutter.
6. Transfer the treats to a lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Let the treats cool completely and store them in a plastic container or an airtight glass jar.

Homemade Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats

Here’s a great way to add coconut oil to your dog’s diet. Coconut oil helps in digestion and it makes your dog’s coat healthy and shiny.

What you will need

• 1 tablespoon unprocessed coconut oil
• 1 cup  peanut butter (all-natural)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Make sure the coconut is in liquid form. If not, melt the coconut in a small saucepan over medium to low heat.
2. Combine the coconut oil, peanut butter and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix until smooth. The mixture should be gooey but can be poured.
3. Transfer the mixture onto your desired mould or ice tray and freeze until it sets.
4. Make sure to carefully remove the treats from your mould since they soften easily.

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Homemade Mint Dog Biscuit

A good treat to keep your dog’s breath smelling fresh.

What you will need

• 1/2 cup finely chopped, fresh mint
• 1/2 cup finely chopped, fresh parsley
• 1 large egg (or ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce if eggs are a no-go for your pup)
• 1 teaspoon of dill
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 and ½ cups old-fashion oats (or whole wheat flour if preferred)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
2. Pour the oats into a food processor and process until it gets to a flour-like consistency.
3. On a large bowl, mix parsley, mint, dill, egg, oil, and water.
4. Add the flour-like oats to the mixture and mix well until it forms a dough.
5. Place the dough on a floured surface and knead it at least a few times. Flatten the dough with a rolling pin, up about 1/8 of an inch thick.
6. With a cookie cutter of your desired shape, start cutting the dough.
7. Place the cookie on a parchment-lined baking sheet a quarter of an inch apart from each other.
8. Bake until golden brown (about 35-40 minutes).
9. Let them cool completely before serving.

We guarantee that your fur baby will love these super easy homemade treats.

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