These Peanut Butter Dog Treats are the perfect treat for your dog! Made with only four ingredients, these cookies for dogs are the perfect homemade dog treat.
My entire family has a soft spot for our Boston Terrier, Bailey.
From extra long snuggles, daily walks, to a cushy dog bed, to homemade dog treats–this is one puppy that lives a good life.
Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Our dog has always had a bit of a sensitive stomach, as many dogs (and humans) do.
She is on a gluten-free, corn-free, dairy free diet–which may sound horrible, but trust me, Bailey does not seem to be suffering.
Especially given that we make Homemade Dog Treats, or as my kids call them Dog Cookies, regularly.
Ingredients for Homemade Dog Treats
- Oats
- Banana
- Peanut Butter
- Egg
These simple ingredients are the perfect base for our homemade dog cookies, because the ingredients are safe for most dogs and they are staples we always have on hand.
Plus these dog treats are not limited to furry friends–we have been known to enjoy a few ourselves!
How to Make Homemade Dog Treats
- Mash the banana with the egg and peanut butter.
- Mix in the oats.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon batter out onto baking sheet, lined with silmat or parchment paper.
- Flatten slightly with a fork, like traditional peanut butter cookies.
- Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool completely on wire rack.
- Store dog cookies in air tight container for 5 days, or in the fridge for 7 days.
Be sure to take a look at all my Oats Recipes as oats in all shapes and forms happen to be one of my favorite ingredients to cook with.
Homemade Dog Treat Recipe
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1 egg
- 1 over-ripe banana
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mash all the ingredients until well combined.
- Scoop onto a rounded tablespoon onto a cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool.
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Just made these and my dog loves them…… Yay. Thank you so much will definitely be a staple in my house now.
Awe, so happy your pup enjoys Lorraine!
Our dogs absolutely live these treats! I am going to make some changes on next batch. Maybe add some fine chopped apples….but have not yet decided. There are so many choices!!
Thanks everyone for sharing your ideas!!
Becca
We have a rescue dog that has polyps associated with intermittent rectal bleeding and loose stools. This treat is not only healthy, easy to make, and tasty for dogs, it seems to very much agree with a healthy bowel regimen for him. You can make your cherished pups a healthy organic treat in less than 30 min.! On a side note: sometimes the husband may snitch a bit of one too. 🙂
I am so glad your dog enjoys Aileen!
Super easy to make. Made this on the fly, so didn’t have bananas, so blended up some blackberries. But this recipe could use any fruit really. Has a strong peanut butter after taste and a bit dry from the oats, but I’m sure my dog will love them!
I added chopped (cooked) bacon. Keep in fridge. She loves them!
I am so glad your pup enjoyed Deborah! Thanks for sharing the idea of adding bacon.
If I refrigerate the dog treats will they last longer than 5 days?
Hi Kaylee. These will will freeze for 3 months, and keep in fridge for 7, maybe 8 days. I hope you pups are enjoying.
After there done can I give it to the pup directly or does it have to refrigerate? and if it does how long will it take ?
Hi There! I would let them cool for at least 10 minutes so the pup does not burn it’s mouth. I hope your puppies enjoy!
My dog’s don’t like bananas can i use unsweetened applesauce instead of bananas
Absolutely
Cookies sound great, but how much peanutbutter and how much oats?
Hi Patricia! The recipe card states 1 cup oats and 3 tablespoons peanut butter 🙂 I hope your pups enjoy!
Our babies LOVE these! I have even substituted with diced pears, or apples and they are just as great!
I love to hear that Maché! Thank you so much for sharing!
Do these come out soft or more on the hard side? I’m looking for a natural treat I can hide my dogs medicine in!!!! Thanks!
Hi Jaime! These are softer–making them PERFECT to sneak in some meds 🙂 Hope you dog enjoys!
Hi!!! This sounds amazing. i am making for my furry baby. Do I have to freeze them or can I just put them in a jar?
Thanks
Hi there! You can keep these in a sealed jar for up to 5 days.
We have 2 small dogs and we freeze a part of the batch. When the refrigerator batch become depleted we take out the frozen one. So freezing the left overs seems to work out ok. 🙂
My dogs loved this recipe! Definitely would recommend.
YAY! So glad to hear Rachael!
What type of oats do you use?
Regular or quick cook oats will both work 🙂
I made these because I was invited to a dog’s birthday party and didn’t have time to run to the store. I’m so glad I made them…my dog loves them and hopefully the pup we gifted them to will too!
It is so wonderful to have a treat that is healthy and safe for my dog to eat….honestly, I tried one too because they are similar to some of the healthy human treats I’ve made! Perfect for a celebration but also perfect to bring on a hike for a pick me up.
Thanks for sharing!
I am so glad you and the dogs enjoyed Linda! My kids love to snack on them as well.
Can I replace the banana with something else? like apple sauce
Yes, applesauce works great as well. Hope the pup enjoys.
Do you cook the oatmeal first?
There is no need to cook the oatmeal first Brenda!
Hi there! Can these be frozen?
Hi Danielle! Yes, these can be frozen for up to 3 months–just be sure to defrost BEFORE you give to your dog 🙂
I made my husband oatmeal raisin cookies today and, as always, our 3 pooches must sample a little of whatever it is we are eating. So, I searched for a pet-safe oatmeal cookie and found this one. The batter made exactly 12 cookies and we are all waiting with anticipation the final result. They smell quite delicious! Baked them up for 16 minutes and they are delicious! The dogs love them and they are awesome in their simplicity, I think next time, I will add some cinnamon (safe for dogs) for a little zip. Thank you for this simple and simply delicious recipe. You have made Genesis, Exodus and Luke very happy. Mommy & Daddy too!
Oh how sweet!! I am so glad your puppies are all very happy 🙂
I just made these for my 100lb Boxita. He absolutely loved them. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I have been looking for a healthy treat for my big baby. I love knowing what is in the food he eats.
Oh I am so glad your dog enjoyed them 🙂
So glad I got to meet Bailey! I would have loved to share one of these cookies with her! Thanks for including Bailey in Saucy Saturdays too!
Bailey loved meeting you all too 🙂
so cute! I’ll have to make these for my dogs – love the photos of your kids and dogs!!
I hope you do make them for your kids Tianna! And thank you 🙂
How fun and how cute your little family is! I am going to have to try this recipe out! I have pinned it too!
Awe, thank you Pamela. I think they are pretty cute myself:)
Yum! I bet my two bostons would love these treats too!
They sure would–and they are adorable dogs 🙂
How adorable!! I know my pup would love these!
I know your pup would too 😉
Awww! Now I want a dog and a few cookies! 🙂
Ha! ha!! Well, now that we are past the training stages, I wouldn’t trade her for a thing. But puppies are so much work!!
Kristen,
How special Bailey’s birthday treat looks! I’ve only used the liver from our cow (and our neighbor’s share–somehow I end up with lots of packages of liver) for dog food and not for treats . . . this looks like a delicious way to change it up for Simon, Vincent and Robert Barker.
Thanks!
Oh yes, you must try out these treats with your pups! I am sure Bailey would love to try some liver too!
This is such a great idea! My dogs would love these! I have to say I have never baked for them, but they do steal people food every chance they get. LOL
Ha! Well this would be one people food you wouldn’t mind them stealing 🙂
How cute is that! I made something similar for our dog for his birthday this year – now every time I make cupcakes he thinks they are for him! i like being able to do something a little extra for our pets – they do so much for us without even trying it’s the least we can do
Thanks Sarah! It was so fun to make the treats for the dogs 🙂 I was so glad to do it and so happy that my puppy could eat them without getting sick.