Author: Easy Homemade Dog Treats are made with just 3 ingredients! All it takes is banana, peanut butter, and oats and you can make these cute cookies for your pup, or for a doggy friend of yours. Not only are these easy to make, but they are so much more affordable than store-bought treats and dogs LOVE them!
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I made these for Lilly, my Goldendoodle, and she loves them! She would eat all of them at one time if I let her. Thank you for the recipe! - Stephanie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Every now and then on this blog I like to share a doggy treat recipe that my rescue pup Chickpea loves. Over the years, these recipes have actually become some of my most popular recipes of all time! Clearly, Chickpea is a very good recipe critic.
I came up with this recipe when I wanted to make Chickpea her favorite pumpkin treats, but I didn't have any canned pumpkin in my cupboard. What I did have on hand were two bananas that were getting a bit too spotty. Chickpea also loves bananas and they are very for healthy dogs so I tried the swap and it worked beautifully! In fact, I think Chickpea likes them even more than the pumpkin treats. Just look how happy she is!!
Not only are these homemade dog treats super easy to make but you likely already have the ingredients on hand, and it's a great way to use up old bananas. (Other than making my favorite banana bread recipe, or chocolate chip banana squares recipe).
Feel free to half this homemade dog treats recipe recipe if you only have one banana on hand (or if you want to do a trial run). You can also double or triple this recipe if your dog loves them as much as Chickpea does. I have a huge bag of them in the freezer so I can give one to her whenever she deserves a little cookie. Now she always gets super excited when I open to the freezer... and super disappointed when she discovers that I was just reaching for the coffee beans. Haha. Oh alright, you can have on more...
Ingredients needed:
To make these dog treats for your favorite pet, all you need are these three ingredients- peanut butter, banana, and oats!
- Peanut Butter: make sure that the peanut butter you use is natural peanut butter. The only ingredient should be peanuts. Do not use processed peanut butter that contains added oils, sugars, and salt. That stuff is basically frosting and is bad for our pups. Peanut butter is a great source of protein and healthy fats for our dogs as well as vitamins B and E, and niacin.
- Banana: this is the perfect recipe to use up those bananas that are getting a bit old. Bananas have potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and magnesium which are all healthy nutrients for dogs.
- Oats: you can use whole oats, 1- minute oats, or instant oats, as long as there aren't any added sugars or other ingredients. In this recipe, I grind the oats into a powder to make homemade oat flour. If you have a food processor or blender, this takes just a few seconds to do and is usually more affordable than buying premade oat flour. I also always have oats on hand so it's nice that I don't have to go out to get anything special. Oats are very healthy for our pooches as they are high in fiber, contain vitamin B, and omega-6 fatty acid among other good nutrients.
How to make dog treats:
Preheat your oven to 300F (150C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add the oats to a food processor and grind until they reach a fine powder. (If you do not have a food processor, see the recipe notes for other options).
Add the bananas and peanut butter and blend until a sticky dough is formed.
Remove the mixture from the food processor and use a rolling pin to roll out on a lightly floured surface. (Use whole wheat flour, more ground oats, or another dog-safe flour that you have on hand). I used a heart cookie cutter to cut out the treats but you could use a bone cookie cutter, or any shape cookie cutter, or just cut them into squares with a knife or pizza cutter.
Lay the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the treats are puffed up a bit, dry and dark golden brown on the bottoms, (they will still feel soft when first removed from the oven).
These homemade dog biscuits will get a bit more firm once they are cool but will still be a slightly softer dog treat. Let cool before giving one to your pup.
Store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or I like to store them in my freezer which makes them firmer and makes them stay fresh a long time.
These easy homemade dog treats are:
- Easy to make
- Use 3 ingredients you likely already have on hand
- Super affordable
- Always a hit with dogs- they love them!
More dog treat recipes:
- Easy DIY Sweet Potato Chews
- Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Healthy Dog Treats
- Apple Pie Dog Treats
- Peanut Butter & Carrot Dog Treats
If you try this recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
Bon appetegan!
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Easy Homemade Dog Treats!
Servings: (Makes about 40 treats depending on the cookie cutter size))
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Ingredients
- 2 cups oats (old fashioned, 1-minute oats, or instant), plus more if needed- see step 3
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- ½ cup natural peanut butter, (see note)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300F (150C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the oats to a food processor and grind until they reach a fine powder. (If you do not have a food processor, see the recipe notes for other options). Add the bananas and peanut butter and blend until a sticky dough is formed.
- Remove from the food processor and roll out on a lightly floured surface. (Use whole wheat flour, more ground oats, or another dog-safe flour that you have on hand to stop the dough from being too sticky, adding more as needed). I used a heart cookie cutter to cut out the treats but you could use any cookie cutter, or just cut them into squares with a knife or pizza cutter.
- Lay the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the treats are puffed up a bit, dry and dark brown on the bottoms, (they will still feel soft when first removed from the oven). The treats will get a bit more firm once they are cool but will still be a slightly softer dog treat. Let cool before giving one to your pup. Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or I like to store them in my freezer which makes them firmer and makes them stay fresh a long time.
dj says
good
Jean Drury says
Is there any reason the dough can't be rolled into a golf ball size ball to freeze an put into a treat ball? Mine loves to spend time trying to get a frozen treat out of his small ball
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That should work! You would likely need to adjust your baking time a little bit for the round shape.
Aimee says
About to make these for my lil old lady pitty that turns 12 on Cinco de Mayo 🙂 Do you think it's OK to sub the peanut butter for almond butter? Only because I know I have the natural version of that and I'm trying not to go to the store lol!!
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Happy bday to her! Almond butter should work well.
LaShonda says
Perfection! My doggy loves them!!!
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Wonderful!
MG says
Looking forward to trying these! are Quaker Oats 100% Whole Grain Old Fashioned oats safe? they are the only ones at home at the moment.
Beth Ann Roshetko says
Can you please tell me what brand of peanut butter you use? I am eager to make these cookies, but want to be safe with the peanut butter - thank you!!
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
The brand doesn't matter but it's best to use a peanut butter that is made with just peanuts (no alternative sweeteners or added ingredients).
Beth Ann Roshetko says
Thank you for the clarification on the peanut butter. I did find some that had only peanuts and sea salt. Excited to make these!
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yes, those should be fine. Quick oats are the ones that aren't usually recommended for dogs.
BRYAN THOMAS BENOIT says
I HAVE MADE THESE ALSO/ PUPS LOVE THEM, BUT MY OLDER GIRL IS LOSING WEIGHT AND MY VET TELLS ME TO FEED HER THESE COOKIES ALONG OTHER SAFE FOODS TO HELP GAIN HER WEIGHT BACK . I HAVE GLUTEN FLOUR, BANANAS, AND OATSI HAVE QUICK OATS/ WHOLE GRAIN OATS, 100 % I SUPPOSE I CAN USE THESE OATS? THE RESEARCH I DID REGARDING THE OATS IT STATED NOT TO USE THIS KIND? /??? SO MAYBE I SHOULD GO PURCHASE SOME OTHER OATS? IM SOMEWHAT CONFUSED ON THIS MATTER. TY///
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Old fashion oats would probably best for your dog. Though you could confirm with your vet.
Bekah K says
I made these for my best friends dog. HE LOVES THEM! Plus, his fur is softer and overall is doing better than he was before. These are good for your pup as well as yummy. I make them every 2 weeks now.
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
We're so happy to hear it!
Mara says
These are so easy to make. I have made a few of your dog treat recipes and they are always a hit! I have one picky dog and he never turns down these homemade snacks. I have had a few people say I should make and sell these in the neighborhood. Thank you so much for sharing these easy and healthy dog treats!
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
That's terrific! We're so happy to hear it!
Amanda Macdonald says
Can I substitute the peanut butter with pumpkin purée? Thanks so much
Rebecca says
You are so smart my dog is going to love these for his birthday on April 14
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
That's wonderful! Happy bday to your pup!
Melody says
My daughter and I just made these for our pups and a few neighborhood doggos and they are a super hit so far! Our cavapoo won't leave my side in the kitchen and our goldendoodle nearly took my hand off when I was letting him lick the dough off my fingers. Thank you for making something so easy and delicious. We'll definitely make it again!
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Awww that's wonderful!
KimmieGee says
Is the oats measurement pre-grinding? How much if I have oat flour? Thx
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Yes, 2 cups pre-grinding! 162g oat flour is likely closer to 1.5 cups.
Desproges says
Try the receipy today for my cavalier King Charles. He is waiting it s finishing to cook.. he already love it before the owen trip.. thanks. How many is ok to give a day ?
Thanks from France.
Glenn says
Great recipe - but I make these for my rats! Their scatter feed always has bits n pieces and a small amount of grain dust(?) at the bottom of the bag, so I sieve this off and add it 50/50 with the oats. All my girls love these treats (I just make 'em a lot smaller), so thanks for sharing 🙂
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Wonderful! We're glad they like them too!
Bob says
Perfection! Just one issue my family wants to eat these as much as my pup lol.
Cheri says
I have made these today for my girl's 1st birthday to take to her Doggy daycare tomorrow as treats for her friends.
Trinity loved 'helping' lol
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Awww that's so cute!
Charlene says
Hubby likes them too!
My only question is, how thick am I supposed to roll them?
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Haha that's amazing! About 1/4" should be good.
Sandy P says
My pup loves loves loves these. I call them "mama cookies" and when I tell her she's getting a mama cookie, she runs to the fridge and waits. It is the first snack that she eats with zero hesitation.
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
That's adorable!
Halli M says
My Australian shepherd is very picky and she loves these! Very easy to make too!
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Awww that's so nice to hear!
carol says
treats are in the oven. i don't have a food processor so i put the oats in my blender, ground them to a fine powder, added sliced bananas and blended those in, dumped in a bowl and mixed in the peanut butter. i chose to put these on the cookie sheet with a spoon (like people cookies). looking fwd to the carrot ones and pumpkin ones…thanks!
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Thanks for sharing!