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    November 15, 2016 276 Comments

    Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats (just 3 ingredients!)

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    And now one for the pooches, Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats.

    For some reason, it still feels like I just got my dog Chickpea, but I realize now, that I wrote the post introducing her almost 4 months ago! My how time flies when you have an adorable little pooch in your life.

    She pretty much instantly became the cutest and bestest little dog ever! I know, I know, you may be thinking that your pooch is the cutest and bestest ever, but that's why dog caregivers are awesome, we all love our dogs the most, no questions asked.


    I'm thrilled to update you, that Chickpea is thriving on her vegan diet. Her fur has grown in thick, soft, and shiny (she had some bald spots when I first got her, and those have grown in too). Her coat has even gotten brighter and whiter (I'm not making this stuff up!)

    She is bouncing around with energy and is the fastest and most playful dog in the park (for reals). Her eyes which had big tear stains when I first got her have cleared right up. She is so super smart and basically seems to understand what I'm saying at all times. I couldn't be happier! I don't think she could be either, as she is always smiling and wagging her tail at me.

    Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats are so easy to make and so much cheaper than store-bought. Just 3 ingredients! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #dogtreats #dogtreatsrecipe

    Focus... focus...don't blink or it may disappear....

    Chickpea has really been living it up these last four months. She learned how to play with toys (she was scared of the ones that squeaked at first). She has even learned how to play fetch! So sad that she clearly had no one to play with for her first mystery year of life. She follows me everywhere I go, and eagerly watches me while I cook, waiting for food scraps to drop to the floor. Aside from playing with other dogs, squirrel chasing is her favourite outdoor hobby, she even tries to climb the trees! She's a monkey dog, I'm telling you. (Luckily she never catches the squirrels).

    She also learned to bark. Yep, for the first 2 months she didn't make a peep, but now proudly has one bark and a short growl at the mailman... before she runs and hides upstairs. Guard dog skills, amIright?

    So let's get to making some dog treats for our furry friends! Begin by adding the oats to a food processor.

    There are some vegan dog treats for purchase in the pet stores, but these Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats are so easy to make and so much cheaper. On top of that, Chickpea goes crazy for the homemade treats. Isn't homemade food always better?

    She was seriously losing her mind when I had these on the floor setting up a photoshoot. I'm really not sure how she knew they were for her, but she kept peeking around my light reflectors like this, so very tempted to be a bad dog. Too cute.

    To make Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats:

    oats make the perfect base for these peanut butter dog treats.

    So let's get to making some dog treats for our furry friends!

    Begin by adding the oats to a food processor.

    oat flour is expensive, instead make your own by grinding oats in your food processor.

    Grind them until you reach a fine powder.

    Just pumpkin, peanut butter, and oats make up this dog treats recipe.

    Now add the pumpkin and peanut butter.

    this 3 ingredient dog treat dough is so easy to whip up!

    And blend to combine until you make a sticky dough.

    Use a cookie cutter or just a knife to cut the dough into homemade dog treats.

    Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. I used brown rice flour as Chickpea is sensitive to wheat, but if your dog isn't you can use wheat flour. You could alternatively set aside some of the ground oats to use for this as well.

    Use a small cookie cutter, (I used a small bone cookie cutter), but any shape will do, or just use a knife to cut small squares.

    Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats are so easy to make and so much cheaper than store-bought. Just 3 ingredients! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #dogtreats #dogtreatsrecipe

    Lay them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake until dry and firm.

    Once cool, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They would make a great gift for any of your furry friends! They should keep at least a week at room temperature, two weeks in the fridge, or you can freeze them.

    Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats are so easy to make and so much cheaper than store-bought. Just 3 ingredients! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #dogtreats #dogtreatsrecipe

    Bon puppategan!

    Sam.

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    Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats (just 3 ingredients!)

     So easy to make. Perfect gift for your furry friends.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Dog Recipes
    Cuisine: Dog
    ingredient tag: oats, peanut butter
    Servings: 50 small treats
    Calories: 14kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup oats (old fashioned, 1-minute oats, or instant) , plus more if needed- see instructions
    • ⅓ cup pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
    • ¼ cup natural peanut butter
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    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.
    • Add in the pumpkin and peanut butter and blend until a sticky dough is formed.
    • Remove from the processor and roll out on a lightly floured surface. (Use whole wheat flour, more ground oats, or another flour that you have on hand). Cut out cookies using a small cookie cutter of any shape, or alternatively just cut into squares with a knife.
    • Lay the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the treats are dry and hard. Let cool before giving to your pup and then store in an airtight container. They should keep at least a week at room temperature, two weeks in the fridge, or you can freeze them.

    Notes

    *nutrition is for one little treat. Recipe makes about 50 little treats. 
    *My dog is small so I cut the dough into 50 little treats, but if you choose to make larger treats, they may take a little longer to bake, and will of course make fewer treats.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Lori says

      January 29, 2023 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      I rolled these into nickel sized balls and pressed each one down with a fork. They looked like miniature peanut butter cookies. So quick and easy without losing presentation! This method makes about 6.5 dozen.

      Reply
    2. Anne says

      January 26, 2023 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      My dog love these, but I am having trouble with it being really sticky when I try to do the cookie cutter shapes....how do i get it so I can pick up the shape and bake them.

      thanks!

      Reply
    3. Amanda says

      December 16, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      Hi! I was wondering if it has to be quick oats or if I can use rolled oats?

      Reply
      • NancyB says

        December 21, 2022 at 6:07 pm

        The recipe says any of the oat varieties and I use old fashioned oats, so yes.

        Reply
    4. Kait says

      October 07, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      This is my go-to recipe in October, when I have extra pumpkins from the garden. Perfect way to use extra purée and so easy to make! My boy and the niece and nephew love them.

      I do find they take a bit longer to become hard, maybe due to extra moisture content from fresh pumpkin. Worth the wait though! Just check them every few minutes past 30 until they feel like a dog cookie.

      Reply
    5. Margaret says

      August 22, 2022 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      I made these for my dog. He just loves them. My husband started eating them, even though they were obviously bone shaped! He loves them too! Lol I ended up having to make a second larger batch to split between the hubby and the dog!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        September 02, 2022 at 3:38 pm

        Hahahah!!

        Reply
    6. Jen says

      August 05, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      I make these on a regular basis for my 14 year old pup. She loves them and they help keep her stomach in good shape. I have a question ,though. It’s super hot where I live right now and we are out of treats! Do you think I could bake these in an air fryer? If you or anyone has experience with this , I’d appreciate the input! (And directions on how long to bake, etc) thanks!! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Deb says

      July 22, 2022 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      This is how I found your site Sammy! Looking for inexpensive vegan doggy treats and I got a whole lot more out of my search that has changed my life forever! My blueXkelpie Tessi absolutely loves your doggy treats, they are soooo simple to make and so good for her. (My son wanted me to make some for him lol :D) Thanks again for a great recipe Sammy! Cheers from Down Under. 😀

      Reply
    8. Beth Bumgardner says

      July 18, 2022 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      I make these on a regular basis for my girl for her bedtime treat, she loves them and so does the grand dog. The only thing I do different is use the oats whole and then I freeze the treats.

      Reply
    9. cindy says

      July 06, 2022 at 11:51 pm

      probally because pumkin is a good laxative when your dog is having to hard of a time going poop. lol
      go easy on the pumkin when making these cookies , mine like them..

      Reply
    10. Dona Doig says

      June 10, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      My dogs LOVE LOVE LOVE these, along with every dog that I have given them to! I have passed your recipe on so many times. It's a dog treat revolution 🙂

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        June 13, 2022 at 9:26 am

        Aww amazing!!

        Reply
    11. Cindy Abeyta says

      April 09, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      Can I sub. Almond flour?

      Reply
      • tammy says

        October 18, 2022 at 12:34 pm

        dogs cannot have almonds.

        Reply
      • Anne says

        January 10, 2023 at 6:33 pm

        I read that dogs can definitely eat almond flour, as long as they aren't allergic.

        Reply
    12. Pam says

      April 06, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      My dog loves them. I made them as is and they turned out perfect. The first time I rolled them out between parchment paper but second time without and it was just a tad sticky. They freeze great. They make a lot and he gets one a day so each week I just take 7 more out of the freezer!

      Reply
    13. Wendy Kent says

      April 03, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      I am trying these. I make treats all the time and after baking I de hydrate them. They don't go soggy in the freezer and last so much longer.

      Reply
      • Tracy McClendon says

        April 27, 2022 at 9:37 pm

        How long and what temp do you dehydrate them?

        Reply
    14. Karen, Koda & Jack says

      February 21, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      I have a 2 dogs who get tired of the same cookies. They now stand by the counter that the cookie jar is sitting on, and bark to get a cookie! Not only do they love the cookies, I love how simple and quick they are to bake! Thank you, Sam!

      Reply
    15. Patricia says

      February 21, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      I have been wanting to make dog treats for my fur babies, so I decided to make this recipe today since it is quick, easy, and only takes 3 ingredients! All 3 of my pooches loved them, including my older picky dog ❤️

      Reply
    16. Yuri says

      November 21, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made these for many of our friends doggos and they’re a hit 100% of the time. I’ve established myself as the best dog sitter based on these treats alone!! Made them to pass along with human candy during Halloween for doggies that were trick-or-treating with their human family and everyone looooved them! I get approached to thank me for making these and I’ve passed along your recipe countless of times! So simple and delicious, even my husband has snagged a couple to try

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 22, 2021 at 3:57 pm

        Haha!! Amazing! So happy the dogs love them 🙂

        Reply
      • Denise says

        December 20, 2021 at 11:00 pm

        My dogs really liked these and so easy to make. However, my 10 year old boxer mix who now has a sensitive tummy left me a pumpkin mess all over my carpet in the morning . She only had a few. What a bummer.

        Reply
      • Lynda Fairbrother says

        February 05, 2022 at 4:33 pm

        Made these twice, the second time at the direct request of my grand-dogger, Miss Nola Brees. Huge hit with Nola and her doggo friends, Chance and Nova. Super easy to make, and knowing each ingredient is fresh, nutritious, and something I would eat, is icing on the vegan cake...thank you, Sam!

        Reply
    17. Carmen says

      November 02, 2021 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for my girls and they just LOVE them. I used steel cut oats, natural peanut butter and a cooled and cooked pumpkin I cooked in the Instant Pot. I am GF so I used a small bit of Bob’s GF flour to roll them out. They did take a bit longer to bake firm than the recipe called for but the end result is happiness. Thank you.

      Reply
    18. Clarissa says

      July 18, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      Could I use baked butternut squash instead of pumpkin?

      Reply
      • Carmen says

        November 02, 2021 at 5:24 pm

        I would think so because it is of the same texture. Just would confirm the pups can have squash.

        Reply
    19. Tom Hughson says

      May 05, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      Is there something missing from this recipe? Not able to get this rolled out at all. Too dry.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        May 07, 2021 at 9:21 am

        Add a touch more pumpkin or peanut butter until it reaches a better consistency for you 🙂

        Reply
    20. Amber says

      February 25, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      Hello,

      About to make these do you know how long they stay fresh? I want to make sure I can make them last. Maybe put them in the freezer after a week?

      Thanks so much!
      A.

      Reply
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