Make Your Own Homemade Peanut Butter Puppy Treats
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Homemade Dog Treats
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Please Sir, May I Have a Puppy Treat?
Dogs love treats! Give them what they want -and sneak in some healthy stuff too- by making some of the following homemade peanut butter dog treat recipes.
Homemade Dog Treats
Natural Peanut Butter
Sunland Valencia Natural Peanut Butter Creamy, Salt Free, , 16-Ounces Pet Jars (Pack of 6)
Amazon Price: $26.85 (as of 06/01/2012)
Basic Dog Biscuit Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 3/4 cup dry Milk
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 Egg
- 6 Tbsp creamy Peanut Butter
- 3/4 cup Water (or broth)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine flour, dry milk, and honey. Mix well.
Add egg, peanut butter, and water/broth and mix into incorporated.
Roll biscuit dough out to 1/2-inch thickness, then cut with a cookie cutter or a sharp knife.
Bake dog biscuits for 25 minutes in a 350°F oven until hard and dry.
Cool and store in an air-tight container.
Homemade Dog Cookie Recipes
Homemade Dog Cookie Recipes
It'd be lovely to make a variety of dog cookies and pop them into a nice cookie tin to give as a gift. Or when you go to hand out cookie plates to your friends and neighbors for Christmas, make another plate up for their pets.
Recipes to Make Dog Cookies
- Classic Peanut Butter Thumbprint Dog Cookie Recipe
- "Chewy, sweet and adorable. What more can you ask for from your peanut butter dog treats? How about the classic thumbprint cookie shape just for your dog?"
This is an adorable dog cookie, just beware of using sugar-free jams with dogs since some have sweeteners that are deadly. A better choice is to fill the thumbprint indent with cheese instead. Most dogs absolutely adore cheese and it'll be much healthier for them. - Double Carob Dog Cookie Recipe with Peanut Butter
- "Why double carob? This dog cookie recipe originally just had carob chips. But I wanted your dog to be able to really indulge in carob. So we've added roasted carob powder. The chips give nice pockets of sweetness, while the powder makes the overall cookie look dark like chocolate."
This dog cookie is another cute one. They look like cocoa and peanut butter cookies, but don't have chocolate in them which is considered poisonous for dogs. - Simple Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Dog Cookie Recipe
- "This peanut butter dog biscuit recipe is what you're looking for if you want easy dog treat recipes. With only four ingredients, one of which is water, you're likely to have all of the ingredients on hand in your pantry."
- Peanut Butter Balls
- Little baked balls of peanut butter and mashed banana goodness.
- Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
- These cookies would really become sandwich cookies if once they were cool you spread one with peanut butter, then sandwiched another cookie on top of it. You could even make them extra cute and so they'd look like Oreos.
- Homemade Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Cookies
- The parsley in these treats makes them a secret breath freshener for your pooch; substitute dried mint for half of the parsley, if you like. Don't hesitate to adjust the size of the treats to accommodate very small or very large dogs, baking them a few minutes less or a few minutes more, as needed.
- Frosted Peanut Butter Banana Dog Cookies
- One of the few dog cookies with frosting, these cookies are super cute!
- Peanut Butter & Honey Roll-up Cookies
- These Peanut Butter and Honey Roll-up cookies are super adorable and sound good enough for people to eat too.
Get Cute Cookie Cutters
Dog Treat Lollipops
This is a tricky recipe, but so cute it's worth making. These are Peanut Butter dog treats with rawhide handles to be sort of like doggie lollipops, though since they're for doggies, they're chewy instead of hard like people lollipops.
To increase your chances of success, use a simple lollipop mold that is plain and deep without a lot of detail. You can even use a mini muffin tin, standard muffin tin, or ice cube tray if you wish.
Use whatever dog rawhides or sticks that you'd like in this recipe. There are all sorts of flavors and various versions, so find out which your dog prefers. For a big lollipop use a few sticks put together so it'll be sturdy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp Cold Water
- 1 Tbsp Carob Chips
- Compressed Rawhide or Bully Sticks for each Lollipop
Instructions
1. Stir all ingredients except the rawhide sticks together in a microwave safe bowl.
2. Microwave on half power for about 30 seconds at a time until the ingredients are warm and somewhat of a pourable consistency. Stir thoroughly after each 30 seconds in the microwave.
3. Spray lollipop molds with cooking spray (the baking cooking spray with flour works best).
4. Scoop the peanut butter mixture into the lollipop molds. Press the mixture with your fingers, into the molds to fit the forms. Fill each mold 3/4 full.
5. Let the mixture sit in the molds for 5 minutes.
6. Then press a rawhide stick into each one. Make sure the stick is placed about in the middle, with the top being covered.
7. Refrigerate the dog lollipops overnight.
8. Very carefully remove each dog lollipop from the lollipop mold, wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Paw Print Mold
CK Products 1-1/2-Inch Paw Print Chocolate Mold
Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 06/01/2012)
Have a Puppy Cookie Party
Have a Puppy Cookie Party
Get your friends and dogs together for a puppy cookie party. Invite everyone over, share dog treat recipes and and spend the day baking all sorts of goodies for your pets while the puppies play. Then each person and dog can go home with a selection of treats from the day.
Homemade Dog Biscuit Recipes
Homemade Dog Biscuit Recipes
How to Make Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog Treats
From the video description:
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup pumpkin (NOT Pie Pumpkin)
1/2 cup peanut butter (Cream or Crunchy, your choice)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water as needed
Directions:
Preheat your Oven to 350. Mix together all ingredients except the water. Mix well until the dough is firm and not to sticky. If it's to dry, ad a splash of water as needed, and if it's to sticky, add a touch more flour.
On a lightly floured surface Roll out your dough and cut it into shapes! You can do your cookies between 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. It just depends on how long you want to cook them. Pop them in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes. They will get slightly brown and when you go to pick them up they will be nice and firm. Now place them on a rack to cool.
Frosting:
For this recipe I used just melted white discs with a bit of paramount crystals added, and a touch of food coloring. You can also use yogurt discs.
My Favorite Peanut Butter for Dog Treats
Valencia Peanuts are a sweeter variety than the normal peanuts used to make peanut butter which means the producers of this peanut butter didn't have to add sugar to make a nice pb. It's one of the healthiest peanut butters I've seen, and though it's a bit runnier than others and separates like most natural peanut butters, stirring it before use and adding a bit more flour when baking with it takes care of that. It's always good to find the best peanut butter you can when making treats for your pups.
Sunland Valencia Natural Peanut Butter Creamy, Salt Free, , 16-Ounces Pet Jars (Pack of 6)
Amazon Price: $26.85 (as of 06/01/2012)
Gluten-free.
No added salt.
No added sugar.
Cholesterol free.
No trans-fats.
100% Roasted Valencia Peanuts.
Healthy Stir-in Ingredients
Dog treats are a great way to slip in
all sorts of healthy ingredients.
Mix in some of the following and add a bit of a nutritional boost:
Farm-Raised Eggs from real farms are full of vitamins, especially Beta-carotene and Omega-3s
Raw Milk has massive amounts of nutrients, though be sure to use Raw Milk since some dogs are lactose-intolerant and can't digest processed milk
Fruits & Veggies -Shredded Carrots, Cooked Pumpkin, Shredded Zucchini, mashed banana, cooked sweet potato, or dried berries (no raisins)
Parsley for fresh breath
Mint for fresh breath
Or purchase some of the following and add into your dog treats to make them even healthier. About a tablespoon or so will add all sorts of nutrients. Go slowly though, make sure your pets aren't allergic and since some of these help digestion they can add gas if suddenly added in large amounts.
Rolling Out Dough for Dog Treats
Cutting Out Dog Treats with a Bone Cookie Cutter
Dog Treats Ready to Bake
Dog Treat Size
Most dog treat sizes can be adjusted to accommodate larger or smaller dogs or your personal preference, you will likely need to adjust the cooking time, lower the heat and leave in longer for bigger sizes and take them out early for smaller ones. Dog treats used for training tend to be smaller so the dog doesn't lose focus, but dogs who need to be occupied need larger treats or small treats scattered for them to look for. No matter what size you make, just make sure the dog treats are sized too big or too small to choke on.
DIY: Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats
1 Egg
1/3 cup Peanut Butter
1/2 cup mashed Banana
1 Tbsp. Honey
1 cup Flour
1 cup Oatmeal or Wheat Germ
1 Egg White, lightly beaten for brushing
Dog Breed Cookie Cutters
Good Doggie Dog Treats
Dog Treats in Moderation
Dogs should only get treats in moderation since they often are higher in fat, salt, and sugar, but have less health benefits than their regular food they'd be replacing. Overweight dogs especially should get treats rarely. Just as we shouldn't live on potato chips, dogs should only occasionally get treats, and the healthiest version should be used when fed regularly.
Good Doggie Dog Treat Recipe
- Serves: 12-14
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (more if needed)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- dissolved in 3/4 cup boiling water
- 2 -3 Tbs brown sugar
- 1 tsp hulled raw hemp seed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300*.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
Stir until well blended.
Knead dough for about 1 minute.
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4" thickness.
Using a cookie cutter, cut dough into various shapes.
Place on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Let cool, then store in air tight container.
Original basis of recipe from Good Doggie Dog Treats
Homemade Dog Biscuit Recipes
- Homemade Dog Biscuits Recipe with Peanut Butter & Bacon
- "There are numerous recipes for homemade dog biscuits with peanut butter. But this one is special because it adds bacon to make it a tail wagging favorite."
Most dogs like bacon, so will love this decadent dog biscuit. - Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits with Molasses Recipe
- "Why molasses? Peanut butter dog biscuits with molasses makes a sweet treat your dog will surely enjoy. The molasses also makes this treat a natural alternative."
Many dog biscuit recipes call for added sugar, this one instead calls for molasses which is a healthier alternative. - Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits with Soy Milk for Sensitive Dogs
- "Homemade peanut butter dog biscuits with soy milk may be just the thing for a dog that loves peanut butter and is lactose intolerant."
- Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
- A nice, basic dog biscuit recipe that makes a lot of treats, so there'll be plenty to share.
- Trail Mix Dog Biscuits Recipe
- "These home made dog biscuits have become one of my favorite canine recipes. The dogs love the nutty flavor of the peanut butter and sunflower seeds. There's quite a few ingredients in this recipe but they are worth the time and effort."
- Peanut Butter and Applesauce Dog Biscuits
- The added apple sauce gives these peanut butter biscuits a bit of added nutrition and flavor.
- Paula Deen's Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
- Paula Deen says "Bodeen has never met a dog biscuit he didn't like, but he especially loves these Peanut Butter Biscuits."
Homemade No-Bake Dog Treats
Homemade No-Bake Dog Treats
It's nice to make some dog treats that don't have to be baked, especially since if you're using the dog treats to sneak pills to your dog, most medications cannot be cooked.
Make No Bake Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Peanut Butter & Oat Dog Treat Balls
- You can even roll these treat balls in flax seed or sesame seed before cooling in the refrigerator.
- Vegan No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
- A very healthy dog treat recipe, these Peanut Butter Balls are even vegan.
- Nutty Natural Bon Bons
- This recipe uses Grape Nuts cereal which is a bit different from many dog treat recipes. There's also a great recipe for doggie ice cream on the page.
No-Bake Peanut-ty Pupcicles
Ingredients
- 1 Ripe Banana
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup Wheat Germ
- 1/4 cup chopped Peanuts
Instructions
1. Mash the banana and peanut together, then stir in the wheat germ (or you can use oatmeal) and peanuts.
2. Form mixture into a log-like shape.
3. Wrap with saran wrap and chill mixture for 1 hour.
4. Once chilled you can separate the log into sections for easy treating.
5. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Stuff Your Kongs with Peanut Butter
KONG Stuff'N Paste 8oz Peanut Butter flavor dog treats for puppies 8 weeks and older
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
Kong Dog Toy
KONG Classic Kong Dog Toy, Large, Red
Amazon Price: $6.02 (as of 06/01/2012)
More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
More Dog Treat Recipes
- National Peanut Butter Day - Treats for Your Pets!
- "January 24th is National Peanut Butter Day. While this conjures up images of PB and J sandwiches, there are peanut butter treats you can make for your pets."
This page has two easy and good recipes for dog treats. - Peanut Butter Dog Treat with Safflower Oil
- "Make this peanut butter dog treat with safflower oil. The oil is flavorless and colorless, so the peanut butter aroma will shine through. Safflower oil has a good source of vitamins E and K. It is also contains omega 6 fatty acids."
- Frozen Peanut Butter Treats
- These frozen dog treats only take two ingredients and are super easy since you don't even have to bake them.
- Crispy Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- These peanut butter dog treats are nice and crunchy.
- Grain-Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Many dogs are allergic to various grains such as wheat and corn, so this is a good alternative so those puppies can enjoy dog treats as well.
Beefy Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz) jars of Beef & Veggie Baby Food (or other flavor)
- 1 cup Wheat Germ
- 2 cups Nonfat Dry Milk
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients well in a medium bowl.
2. Drop the peanut butter and baby food mixture by spoonful on a greased cookie sheet.
3. Bake at 350 for around 10 minutes.
4. It's hard to tell when the treats are done but they're pretty forgiving. Remove from the oven once they don't look wet and seem set.
5. Let cool and store in the refrigerator.
Dog Bone Treats
Dog Treats Storage
Many homemade dog treats don't have the preservatives that store-bought dog treats have, so they can't be stored a room-temperature as long. Most should be stored in the refrigerator, or the freezer so that they last longer. But the best thing is, dogs go through homemade treats so quickly that you likely won't have them for long.
Your Dogs Want Treats
Share Your Extra Dog Treats
Share Your Extra Dog Treats
Give some dog treats to your neighbors for their dogs.
Share some dog treats with your dog-loving coworker.
Donate a whole bunch of homemade dog treats to your local animal shelter (ask first though, some don't accept them).
Have a pet treat bake sale at school.
Make some dog treats for Christmas gifts (don't forget to print out and attach the recipes).
More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
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Have a favorite peanut butter dog treat recipe? Leave a comment and share it. Or if you've tried some of the above recipes let us know. Us, and our pups, are waiting to hear from you :)
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- I love this lens! We've been considering making our own treats for our dog, and you have so much here on one page I will not have to spend hours looking for everything!
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Jan 31, 2012 @ 4:29 pm | delete
- Great lens, really enjoyed it. Very unique lens
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JessyGene
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- Nice lens! I don't have a dog, but I have pet rats who also enjoy homemade treats. I may try some of these recipes for them. Thanks!
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Natural Peanut Butter
Sunland Valencia Natural Peanut Butter Creamy, Salt Free, , 16-Ounces Pet Jars (Pack of 6)
Amazon Price: $26.85 (as of 06/01/2012)
Dog Bone Cookie Cutter
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