Treats give dogs all sorts of fun things to chew on, but they can be high in calories and full of sugar. So why don’t we create dog treat recipes that are both healthy and delicious?
This list of top 5 dog treat recipes is a good way to avoid unhealthy treats for your furry friend. The best part is these recipes don't take a long time to prepare. All you have to do is use five ingredients or less, and lip-smacking treats will be ready for your doggo!
5 Delicious Dog Treat Recipes
Healthy and Tasty Peanut Butter Treat
Does your dog also go crazy for peanut butter? If so, this easy dog treat recipe would be a go-to in your home.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 cups of wheat flour
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, flour, and eggs thoroughly in a bowl.
- Add water to the mixture to make a dough out of it.
- Cut out peanut butter cookies in your favourite shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the cookies onto a baking sheet and bake them for about 15 minutes.
- Let them cool and store them in an airtight container.
Baby Food Biscuits
If you are a novice cook, this DogIY (Dog+DIY, get it?) treat recipe is perfect for you!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of whole wheat flour
- 2 (4 oz) jars of baby food blended with ingredients like beef, blueberries, sweet potatoes, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine all the ingredients and add water to make a tough dough.
- Roll out the dough uniformly on a lightly floured surface to make it about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shape and size.
- Place the treats about 1/2 inch apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Store the freshly baked baby food biscuits in an air-tight container when cooled.
Delicious Avocado Cookie Treat
Avocado is not only beneficial for us but our dogs too. From healthy skin to shiny coats to strong bones, it can provide plenty of nourishment to your dog.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 cups of oat flour
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Slice your avocado in a bowl. Depending on your avocado size, the amount of flour needed can slightly change.
- Add the oat flour, and mix.
- Add the eggs, and mix.
- To make a workable dough, add more flour as needed.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Roll out the dough into a thick sheet. Use cookie cutters to cut cookies into desired shape and size.
- Place the treats about 1/2 inch apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake them for 20 minutes.
- Store the tasty avocado cookie treats in an air-tight container when cooled.
Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
Your dog is going to love pumpkin treats! You can store these biscuits in an air-tight container for up to two weeks, one month in the refrigerator, or up to 6 months as frozen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and line a big baking sheet.
- Combine pumpkin, eggs, and peanut butter in a bowl. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Add cinnamon or flour, and mix.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a level surface after lightly flouring it. When necessary, add flour to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Cut dough into shapes and place it on a baking sheet.
- Depending on the crunchiness desired, bake for 20 to 40 minutes.
- Once baked, remove the treats and place them on a cooling rack.
Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Apples and oatmeal — is there any way it can not be a tempting healthy treat? If you believe this sounds great for humans too, we won't judge you.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of quick-cook oatmeal
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup applesauce
Instructions
- Mix the oats and applesauce in a bowl. Now, add the egg. If the mixture is too dry, add water until it becomes doughy. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon.
- Use moulds to give the shape. You can also shape the mixture into small drops. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.
- Take them out and cool them. You can store them in a sealed container.
We are positive that your dog will love these homemade cookie treats. Ditch your store-bought cookies for these homemade ones.
If you want to take the treats along when out for a walk or a trip with your dog, a treat pouch will be ideal to store them. Get the best quality, pretty treat pouch from Bully Billows for your beloved buddy!
