🦴 Homemade Dog Treats
Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Biscuits – Dogs Love Them!
📌 In This Guide
🦴 The Ultimate Dog Treat
These homemade dog treats are healthy, easy to make, and your dogs will absolutely love them! Made with peanut butter, pumpkin, and simple ingredients, they're a fraction of the cost of store-bought treats – and much healthier!
📦 Ingredients
For Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog Treats
- 🥜 1 cup peanut butter – Unsalted, xylitol-free (important!)
- 🎃 1 cup pumpkin puree – Not pumpkin pie filling
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🌾 3 cups whole wheat flour – Or oat flour
- 🌾 1 cup rolled oats
- 💧 ¼ cup water – If needed for consistency
⚠️ Important: Always use peanut butter that does NOT contain xylitol. Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs!
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, pumpkin puree, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in whole wheat flour and rolled oats. Mix until a dough forms. Add water if needed.
Roll & Cut
Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters or a knife.
Bake
Place treats on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and golden.
Cool & Store
Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
📄 Homemade Dog Treats – Full Recipe
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup peanut butter (xylitol-free!)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup water (if needed)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Mix peanut butter, pumpkin, eggs
3. Stir in flour and oats
4. Roll to ¼" thickness
5. Cut with cookie cutters
6. Bake 20-25 minutes
7. Cool completely
8. Store in airtight container
STORAGE: 2-3 weeks at room temp, 3 months frozen
"I am sure they will love it!!! Cooked and all!!" 🐕🦴
📦 Storage Tips
- 🫙 Airtight container – Keeps treats fresh for 2-3 weeks
- 🧊 Freezer – Freeze for up to 3 months
- 🌡️ Cool, dry place – Store away from heat and moisture
- 🏷️ Label – Write the date and contents
💡 Pro Tips
- 🥜 Check peanut butter – Always verify it's xylitol-free
- 🎃 Use pure pumpkin – Not pumpkin pie filling (which has spices and sugar)
- 🌾 Oat flour option – For grain-free, use oat flour instead of wheat
- 🔪 Small treats – Cut smaller for training treats
- 🦴 Fun shapes – Use bone-shaped cookie cutters for cute treats
- 🎁 Gift-worthy – Package in jars with ribbon for dog-loving friends!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Why is xylitol dangerous for dogs?
Xylitol causes rapid insulin release in dogs, leading to dangerously low blood sugar and potential liver failure. Always check labels!
❓ How long do these treats last?
2-3 weeks at room temperature in an airtight container, or 3 months in the freezer.
❓ Can I use regular flour?
Yes! Whole wheat flour is healthier, but all-purpose flour works too.
❓ Can I use sweet potato instead of pumpkin?
Yes! Sweet potato puree works great. Just make sure it's plain, not seasoned.
❓ Are these treats good for training?
Absolutely! Cut them into small pieces for training rewards.
❓ Can I make these grain-free?
Yes! Use oat flour or almond flour instead of wheat flour.
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