If you like to spoil your dog, try making homemade dog treat. These 25 homemade dog treat recipes are a fun and easy way to add some excitement to your dog’s diet. Many of these recipes utilize simple ingredients like peanut butter, oats, sweet potato, and pumpkin to make a delectable dog treat that you might be tempted to try yourself! (Always check with your vet before adding new foods to your dog’s diet.)
Homemade Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Peanut Butter
- Wheat Flour
- Oats
- Bacon
- Milk
- Egg (or applesauce)
These delicious peanut butter and bacon dog treats from Sally’s baking addiction will have your dog jumping up and down for more. Use cookie cutters to create cute shapes and bake on a cookie sheet. Treats can be frozen for up to two months if you make more than your dog can eat in a short time.
Sally’s Baking Addiction – Homemade Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Treats
Homemade Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Pumpkin
- Eggs
- Oats
- Flour
- Peanut Butter
Your dog is sure to enjoy this homemade peanut butter pumpkin dog treat from My Baking Addiction. This recipe gives suggestions for substitute ingredients if your dog is on a grain-free diet. It also includes sweet potato and apple carrot variations. Makes a great hostess gift for your dog-loving friends.
My Baking Addiction – Homemade Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Treats [Gluten Free]
Main Ingredients
- Oat Flour (ground rolled oats)
- Brown Rice Flour
- Peanut Butter
- Honey
- Egg
- Bacon
- Shredded Carrot
An excellent choice if your dog is on a gluten-free diet. Tasty and crunchy, these treats from The Tidy Mom will have your dog coming back and begging for more. Keep about a week’s supply in a container on the counter and the rest can go into the freezer for later. So easy to make you might consider giving them away as gifts!
The Tidy Mom – Peanut Butter & Bacon Dog Treats [Gluten Free]
Sweet Potato Carrot Dog Cake
Main Ingredients
- Almond Flour
- Sweet Potato Puree
- Shredded Carrots
- Honey
- Coconut Oil
- Nonfat Yogurt
Ever thought of baking your dog a cake? This cake recipe from Personal Creations takes a bit of a detour from the traditional dog treat biscuits to create a soft delightful dog treat. You’ll also find other cake recipes and useful information about dog-safe ingredients on this page. A great idea for your dog’s birthday.
Personal Creations – Sweet Potato Dog Cake and Other Recipes
Beef or Chicken Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Rolled Oats
- Egg
- Low-fat beef or Chicken Broth
With only four ingredients, this beef or chicken treat recipe from Add a Pinch couldn’t get much easier. It uses healthy chicken or beef broth to create a tantalizing flavor that dogs can hardly resist. Whip up a bunch for your pooch or use them as gifts. These biscuits can be served fresh or frozen for later use.
Peanut Butter Cheerio Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Peanut Butter
- Honey Nut Cheerios
- Flour
- Eggs
These crunchy one-of-a-kind treats from Bitz n Giggles just might turn your dog into a beggar. Made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand, these treats will last for a week or longer in an airtight container. You might even have to ward off your kids if they find out you’re making these treats for Fido.
4-Ingredient Chicken and Biscuit Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken
- Wheat Flour
- Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
- Egg
This recipe gives you an easy way to use leftover chicken that might otherwise go to waste. Two Healthy Kitchens gives you a quick and easy way to create healthy, tantalizing treats for your favorite dogs. Simply follow the directions to combine the 4 ingredients, and you’re well on your way to treats your dog will drool over.
Sweet Potato Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes or Yams
With only one ingredient, dog treats couldn’t get more simple than this! Brenda presents a treat that is a good solution if your dog is allergic to corn (a common filler in many processed foods). Keep the finished product in a jar for a week or in the refrigerator for several weeks. Have fun keeping your dog healthy!
Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Wheat Flour (see note for substitutions)
- Peanut Butter
- Honey
- Egg
These simple peanut butter treats from The Cookie Rookie will be sure to delight your dog’s taste buds. You’ll also find them super easy to make. These treats make a great gift and you can store them in the fridge for up to 2 months. Discover how easy it is to make peanut butter dog treats and delight your dog.
Healthy Homemade Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Wheat Flour (see note for substitutions)
- Peanut Butter
- Honey
- Egg
These simple peanut butter treats from The Cookie Rookie will be sure to delight your dog’s taste buds. You’ll also find them super easy to make. These treats make a great gift and you can store them in the fridge for up to 2 months. Discover how easy it is to make peanut butter dog treats and delight your dog.
Homemade Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Quick Oats
- Cornmeal
- Canola Oil
- Egg
- Peanut Butter
Treat your dog to these homemade dog treats from Love From The Oven and you’ll win a loyal friend for life. Making these treats is a lot like making sugar cookies. It’s a simple process that yields “dog-liscious” results for your favorite furry friend. A 2” cookie cutter yields about 18 dog treats.
Peanut Butter Dog Treats (with chicken or beef stock)
Main Ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Peanut Butter
- Unsweetened Applesauce or Mashed Banana
- Chicken or Beef Stock
This unique recipe by Eating Bird Food combines the ever-present peanut butter with chicken or beef stock. Since most dogs already go crazy over peanut butter, adding the meat flavor is sure to make these a hit. The apple sauce or mashed banana adds a little sweetness for a well-rounded flavor.
Stinkin’ Dog Treats
Main Ingredients:
- Sweet Potato
- Rolled Oats
- Sardines
- Egg
- Unsalted Peanut Butter
- Fish Sauce (optional)
These one-of-a-kind “stinkin’ dog treats” by Alton Brown approach the creation of homemade dog treats a bit differently. Instead of a dog treat that’s appealing to humans, this recipe appeals to the senses of our four-legged friends with healthy ingredients like sardines, peanut butter, and fish sauce.
Carrot and Banana Dog Treats
Main Ingredients:
- Wheat Flour
- Corn Meal
- Carrots
- Bananas
- Egg
Impress your puppies with this nutritious recipe for carrot and banana dog treats from 17 Apart. Includes detailed instructions with lots of photos to help make each step in the process easy and foolproof. These crispy treats will come in handy as rewards for good behavior or whenever you just want to spoil your dog.
Soft Coconut Flour Dog Treats [Grain Free]
Main Ingredients
- Sweet Potato
- Eggs
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Coconut Oil
- Coconut Flour
These soft dog treats from The Radiant Life Blog just might be the treat you’re looking for if you have a finicky dog. When you make these grain-free treats yourself, you can be confident that they don’t contain any of the preservatives or other unknown ingredients found in store-bought treats.
Soft Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Rolled Oats
- Egg
- Chicken Broth
- Peanut Butter
Since peanut butter is an almost universal favorite among dogs, these homemade peanut butter dog treats by Live Well Bake Often are sure to be a hit. These treats are softer than most so you might want to try these if you have an older dog. Either way, these treats will be enjoyed by young and old alike.
Simple Dog Biscuits
Main Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Eggs
With only three ingredients, these simple dog biscuits from The Blond Cook won’t take long to whip together. Cut them into doggy bone shapes for a cute treat or gifts for dog-loving friends. These treats will be stored for a week in an airtight container or longer if placed in the fridge.
Breakfast Dog Biscuits
Main Ingredients
- Brown Rice Flour
- Flaxseed
- Bacon Fat
- Crispy Bacon
- Shredded Cheese
- Carrot
- Egg
Ever thought about making your dog a special treat for breakfast? Now you can with the delightful recipe from Honestly Yum. These nutritious breakfast dog biscuits will help you become your dog’s favorite breakfast companion. Brown rice flour makes this a gluten-free recipe.
Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits [Gluten Free]
Main Ingredients
- Brown Rice Flour
- Cinnamon
- Peanut Butter
- Eggs
- Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Puree
Make sure the ingredients in your dog treats are dog-parent-approved by crafting these gourmet peanut butter dog biscuits in your own kitchen. Fountain Avenue Kitchen also includes plenty of helpful advice related to dog health, including a list of foods that dogs should never eat.
Fountain Avenue Kitchen – Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits [Gluten Free]
Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Egg
- Peanut Butter
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Oats
- Mashed Banana
These peanut butter dog treats are just what you need to keep your puppy happy and energized. The Cozy Cook lays out this recipe along with tips, easy-to-follow instructions, and mouth-watering photos (even for humans). And you won’t break your budget with these simple ingredients.
Sweet Potato Dog Treats [Grain Free]
Main Ingredients
- Coconut Flour
- Mashed Sweet Potato
- Peanut Butter
- Shredded Carrots
- Eggs
Keep your dog healthy with this sweet potato dog treat from K9 Instinct. Made with sweet potatoes and carrots which contain vitamins that are beneficial for your dog’s coat. Cut them into cute shapes and use them as gifts. Rice or wheat flour can also be substituted for coconut flour.
Pumpkin and Flax Seed Dog Treats
Main Ingredients
- Pumpkin Puree
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Flax Seeds
- Flour
These cute pumpkin and flax seed dog treats by White On Rice Couple are sure to be a pack-pleaser. Cut the dough into a variety of shapes using a cookie cutter set, cut it into strips with a knife, or simply make cookies. Your dog will enjoy the same great taste and health benefits from these treats in any shape.
White On Rice Couple – Pumpkin and Flax See Dog Treats
Index
Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Treats – Sally’s Baking Addiction
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats – My Baking Addiction
Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Treats [Gluten Free] – The Tidy Mom
Sweet Potato Carrot Dog Cake – Personal Creations
Beef or Chicken Dog Treats – Add a Pinch
Peanut Butter Cheerio Dog Treats – Bitz & Giggles
4-Ingredient Chicken and Biscuit Dog Treats – Two Healthy Kitchens
Sweet Potato Dog Treats – Brendid
Peanut Butter Dog Treats – The Cookie Rookie
Healthy Homemade Dog Treats – Wholefully
Homemade Dog Treats – Love From The Oven
Peanut Butter Dog Treats [with Chicken or Beef Stock] – Eating Bird Food
Stinkin’ Dog Treats – Alton Brown
Carrot and Banana Dog Treats – 17 Apart
Soft Coconut Flour Dog Treats [Grain Free] – The Radiant Life Blog
Soft Peanut Butter Dog Treats – Live Well Bake Often
Simple Dog Biscuits – The Blond Cook
Breakfast Dog Biscuits – Honestly Yum
Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits [Gluten Free] – Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats – The Cozy Cook
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