Description
Learn how to make simple and quick homemade dog treats. This budget-friendly recipe is sure to win over your best friend. These easy dog treat recipes are perfect for training and can be adapted for natural dog treats or grain-free dog treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour and rolled oats.
- Add the peanut butter and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. This is your basic homemade dog treat dough.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters. These can be simple dog biscuits or fun shapes.
- Place the cut-out dog treats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. For softer dog treats, bake for a shorter time. For harder dog treats, bake longer.
- Let the homemade dog biscuits cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your peanut butter does not contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- Store these easy dog treat recipes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze them.
- These natural dog treats are a great alternative to store-bought options.
- Consider these as low-calorie dog treats if you adjust portion sizes or use lower-fat peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: Approximately 50-70 calories per treat (varies based on size and exact ingredients)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Moderate
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: 0mg