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My new puppy dog prefers these homemade peanut butter dog treats over any of those store bought ones! Heck, I didn’t even think they tasted bad.
Ya wanna know a fun fact about me?
I think dogs are kinda gross. They sniff and lick and, I’m not sure if you know this or not, but they don’t even use toilet paper after they potty. Ew. Gross, right?
But, then again, I’ve never had a dog growing up and I spent my entire youth avoiding everyone else’s dogs, so what do I know?
Fast forward my life 2o years and now I am a momma of TWO dogs!
Their sniffs are adorable, their licks are precious, and okay sometimes they are still gross, but it’s totally not a deal-breaker.
Oh, also? Both dogs are so fluffy I can barely survive it. We named them Biscuit and Gravy (perfect right?).
I’m in love.
Deeply, madly, irrevocably in love.
I do have a problem though. My little dog, Biscuit, is super picky on treats and some of the store-bought ones make her itchy. What does a loving momma of dogs do???
Bust out the homemade peanut butter dog treat recipe!
Preheat your oven while you are preparing the dough, as this won’t take very long.
The dough for these rolls out very easy so long as you use plenty of flour for your work surface and the top of your dough.
My dogs loved these homemade peanut butter dog treats!
Get that dough rolled out and use the cookie cutter of your choice. I choose a bone shape of course! Buy it on Amazon (affiliate link).
When you are placing them on the cookie sheet you can load the sheet up. The dough really doesn’t spread.
These homemade dog treats are a cinch to make and I bet they’ll make your pup feel all warm, fuzzy, and loved.
Helpful tip: you can bake them a couple minutes less than the recipe states for the small doggies that don’t like softer treats.
Is it safe for my dog to try the raw dog treat recipe while I am preparing it?
It is not recommended to let your dogs taste the dough as it is preparing. Wait until fully cooked before giving them a taste test!
The raw flour in the recipe can be harmful to your fur-baby if they eat it too soon.
How long are my homemade dog treats good for?
You should keep your pet treats in an airtight container. You can expect them to last two weeks at room temp.
If you want to make a big batch, you can freeze them for up to six months. Just be sure to thaw them out on the counter before serving.
Special Tools Needed:
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Dog Bone Cookie Cutters: Well made, inexpensive, and adorable!
Rolling Pin: I like a nice heavy rolling pin like this marble one.
Want some human peanut butter treats?
Jif Peanut Butter Cookies: Jif > all the rest!
Peanut Butter Fudge: Bonus! This recipe includes chocolate!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: I mean, you already have most of the ingredients out if you made these treats.
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies: Everybody loves no-bake cookies.
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake: This recipe is seriously easy.
For those of you who are curious, Biscuit is a Zuchon – a ShihTzu and Bichon Frise mix. Gravy, our bigger dog, is a terrier mix. They’re both so sweet and fluffy!
Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 large banana, mashed
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat together the egg, banana, peanut butter, and maple syrup until well combined. Mix in the flour and oats and stir until combined.
- Dump onto a floured work surface and roll to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out with cookie cutter of your choice. Place on baking sheet (they don't spread so you can place them pretty close together). Brush tops with egg whites.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crunchy. Store tightly covered.
Notes
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This post was originally published August 2011. It was updated with new photos September 2019.
Vicky@coffeesandmilkies says
She is so cute. I got excited by peanut butter and banana biscuits, I overlooked the word “dog” at first, but there nothing in them that I can’t eat. ;o)
Liz says
I just made these for my five (yes five) Corgi’s and they LOVE them! I will have to admit that Corgi’s usually are not that picky about their food. However these were super simple to make and I love the fact that I know what they are eating rather then mystery dog biscuits. I will be making these again.
Mommyof2Girlz/StephD says
What a sweetheart, look at that face! Thank you for the recipe, my pup will definitely love these!
toni says
OMG! I am not a dog fan ok any animal fan :/ really my kids are enough why would I want to add another thing to take care of & clean up after! But she is sooo flippen cute I want one! Now :/ but the are kinda expensive (yes I looked) & i just had a baby :/
Congrats! And i will try out the recipe on my moms dog for now!
Lisa says
You could always adopt and you’d be saving a life.
Christina M says
I wish Biscuit a happy and healthy life filled with love. I’m so glad you took a chance on her.
Marie @ Chocolate & Wine says
Ahh I want her!!!!! This is the perfect puppy. How big do you expect her to get?? Congrats and I love the name!
xo Marie
Chocolate & Wine
Lauren says
OH MY GOODNESS….I may need to steal her! So precious!
Nicole- THe Galley Gourmet says
Hey, Karly! What a precious puppers. I know my own black lab would be all over these peanut butter and banana treats. Can’t wait to make them for her. Thanks for stopping by my blog and introducing me to yours– yum! I see so many treats to try:)
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says
My puppy fever is now in overdrive. SO CUTE.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love these! I’m always trying to make new things for my dog, because I’m insane that way. Biscuit is SO cute. Adorable. I want her! 🙂
Tricia says
She is SO cute! I’m already wanting a puppy and this isn’t helping any! Thanks for sharing her sweet pictures :o)
Natalie says
Wow… there might be hope for me. I’m still in “all dogs are gross” land and I try to avoid their licks at all costs. And the poop. I can’t get past the poop. (Maybe once I’m done changing diapers for good I might consider it…)
DessertForTwo says
1.96 pounds? I think I just died 1.96 times. SO cute!
mrsblocko says
OHHHHH! I think you might be right. That is the cutest puppy ever to puppy.
cindy ensley says
Biscuit! I love it! She is so cute!
I used to think I wasn’t a pet girl, no less a dog girl, but now…I am die hard in love with both of our dogs. Sure, sometimes they are gross, but nothing a good bath or a good vacuuming can’t handle! My pups love homemade treats too, they just know it’s a special thing 😀 Congrats on your new little fuzzy girl!