Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Servings
120 mini bones
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Calories
10 kcal
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Description
This recipe blends whole wheat flour, peanut butter, applesauce (or mashed banana), and broth to form a stiff dough that can be rolled and cut into bone-shaped treats using a cookie cutter. The dough's thickness allows for easy rolling to about a quarter-inch thickness which, when baked at 350°F, produces dry and crisp dog treats.
Caution is required to select peanut butter that does not contain xylitol, a toxic sweetener unsafe for dogs, and similarly, choosing broth free from onions, garlic, and excess salt is important to ensure pet safety. Both all-purpose and whole wheat flours are safe, with alternatives available for dogs with wheat sensitivities.
After baking, storing these treats in an airtight container helps maintain their crispness. This recipe provides a safe, homemade alternative to commercial dog treats, tailored to pet dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- ¼ cup applesauce unsweetened or mashed banana
- ¼ cup vegetable stock or chicken or beef stock or broth
- bone shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix ingredients: Combine flour, peanut butter and applesauce in a large mixing bowl. Add stock and stir until well-combined. The dough will be thick. Once combined use your hands to press the dough into a ball.
- Roll: Place dough ball on a flat service (with a sprinkle of flour if needed) and roll out evenly with a rolling pin. Dough should be about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into desired shape and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown and dry. Larger cookies may need to bake longer!
- Store: Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Always check peanut butter labels to ensure they do not include xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- Whole wheat flour is safe, but alternatives like rice, oat, or chickpea flour can be used for dogs with wheat sensitivities.
- Use dog-friendly broth without onion, garlic, or excessive salt; pet-specific broths are preferred.
- Store the baked treats in an airtight container to preserve their texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 120mini bones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1small treat | |
| Calories | 10kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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