These homemade peanut butter dog biscuits will become your dog's favorite treat! My little guy cannot get enough of them. This is a great recipe that anyone can make!
Tucker has been having a lot of health problems lately, one that involves his booty.
His vet suggested that I put him on a high-fiber diet, meaning I need to change his dog food out for senior food.
However, he LOVES his dog food, and I don't want to change. Because of that, I have to find a way to get more fiber in his diet, which is how I discovered this easy recipe for homemade peanut butter dog biscuits.
These are super easy and will be a big hit for your fur baby. The reason I love making these treats is because it does not take a long time to make them and because they are made from scratch I know all the ingredients used. It's the perfect way to get healthy fats and good nutrients in them!
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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
These peanut butter treats are vet-approved and only use simple ingredients that are already approved for your furry family members. This simple dog treat recipe is so easy and such a good idea that anyone can do it. We even make homemade dog birthday cakes for them as well.
First off, you are going to need a set of bone cookie cutters. I found these on Amazon and it comes in 3 sizes — large, medium, and small. If you don't have the bone cutters, you can use a pizza cutter and cut them out into small squares instead.
Since Tucker is a small guy, I used the small one for his bones.
Making the dough takes just a few minutes to mix up. Use a food processor to make the dough quickly. Then, use a rolling pin to roll the dough out between 1/4″ or 1/2″ thick for it to turn out perfectly.
Cut them out with the bone-shaped cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.
It took me about 30 minutes to make a whole jar full of bones for Tucker. The shelf life for these bones last about 2 months if kept in the fridge or an airtight container. But if I know my sweet fur baby, I will need to make a second batch before then.
They brown up nice and are crunchy enough to help clean your dog's teeth as well. Just make sure to let them cool to room temperature before feeding them to your dog.
Since I keep them in the fridge and Tucker does not like his bones cold, I lay out a couple in the morning when I first wake up. Then, when he is ready for a bone, I give him one and he runs to his rug and lays down to eat it.
These easy peanut butter dog treats are perfect for the dog who is picky and won't eat bagged treats very often. Plus — if you already have all the ingredients to make these, it is a low-budget snack for your poochie.
For this recipe you need —
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (You could also sub this out for sweet potatoes instead)
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter (you can also use regular creamy peanut butter — just watch for added sugars)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups whole wheat flour (whole wheat is a better choice than all-purpose flour)
Place the treats on the baking sheet. Bake the treats at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Be careful with the brands of peanut butter you choose. Make sure it does not contain xylitol or weird artificial sweeteners.
Nothing beats this peanut butter dog treat recipe and I know exactly what’s going into his food instead of all those suspicious by-products. Making natural treats for my dog is a way to say I love you.
Do you ever make homemade treats for your furry friend? What are your favorites? This is a great way to give your dog a nice snack that you made for them all by yourself!
The next time you are looking for treats for your dog, try out these vet-approved homemade dog treat recipes below.
Check Out This List of Other Homemade Dog Treat Recipes and Dog cookies
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- Peanut Butter and Yogurt Frozen Pup Treats
Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
Nothing beats the homemade version and I know exactly what’s going into his food instead of all those suspicious by-products.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- Using an electric hand-held mixer, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour at low speed, beating just until incorporated. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface. Then, between two pieces of parchment paper, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness with a rolling pin. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Notes
Baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the treats. Serving size will also vary depending on the desired shapes and cookie cutters used.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g
Gina
Monday 14th of November 2022
Is it just me, or the nutrition label is incomplete??? It ends with 3g of what??? Also at top it says it yields 40 treats, on nutrition label info it says 24 treats. Is the nutrition label for one of the 40 or one of the 24 treats?
Jennifer Sikora
Wednesday 16th of November 2022
For some reason, the nutrition labels are off sometimes. I will see if I can get it to be more accurate. I can usually yield around 40 treats for my dog. It just depends on the size of the cutter you use.
Donna Cross
Monday 28th of December 2020
I am kicking around the idea of selling homemade all natural dog treats but have read on line all the hoops you have to jump through and get licensed...ect, ect. Just wondering if you had to do all that? I only want to sell locally at different craft shows. Thank you.
Jennifer Sikora
Friday 1st of January 2021
I did not sell mine but in Kentucky as long as it does not need to be refrigerated, you do not need a license to sell anything. You just have to pay a $50 fee.
Irene Kollee
Friday 18th of September 2020
I made these treats for my daughter's newly adopted rescue dogs. They love them. This was their, "Welcome to the family" gift from me. Will be making these for their Christmas stockings this year.
Jennifer Sikora
Friday 18th of September 2020
That's awesome! So glad they liked them. I am going to be working on some more doggie treats soon!
Rachel
Thursday 17th of January 2019
I should make these for my dog! My daughter loves giving him treats and I think it would be a nice thing for us to do together.
Claudia Krusch
Thursday 17th of January 2019
I think my dogs would love that! I can't wait to try it!