Peanut Butter Dog Treats are the perfect, wholesome homemade treat for your dog! Made with only four ingredients, these dog cookies are simple to make and loved by canines of all shapes and sizes.
![Homemade Dog Treats Boston Terrier about to eat a homemade dog treat](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Homemade-Dog-Treats.jpg)
My entire family has a soft spot for our Boston Terrier, Bailey.
From extra long snuggles to daily walks, to a cushy dog bed, to homemade dog treats--this is one puppy that lives a good life.
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, on a regular basis.
Ingredients for Homemade Dog Treats
These simple dog treats are made with just oats, banana, peanut butter, and egg--which are ingredients that are known to not only be safe for dogs to consume but actually good for them as well.
Plus these staple ingredients are ones we always have on hand and these peanut butter dog treats come together in minutes. So no excuse NOT to spoil our dog with homemade treats.
How to Make Homemade Dog Treats
- Mash the banana with the egg and peanut butter.
- Mix in the oats.
![Dog Cookies Batter for homemade peanut butter dog treats in glass bowl next to bananas and oats](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dog-Biscuit-Recipe.jpg)
- Scoop 1 tablespoon batter out onto baking sheet, lined with silmat or parchment paper.
- Flatten slightly with a fork, like traditional peanut butter cookies.
![Dog Treat Recipes Peanut Butter Dog Treats on baking sheet](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Peanut-Butter-Dog-Treats.jpg)
- Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Store dog cookies in an airtight container for 5 days, or in the fridge for 7 days.
![Homemade Dog Treats Jar of homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Peanut-Butter-Oatmeal-Dog-Treat-1.jpg)
I would love to hear how you spoil your dog with these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Cookies! And I won't judge if you sneak one for yourself!
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup mashed ripe banana ~1 large banana
- 3 tablespoons creamy, natural peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg. Add the banana and peanut butter and mix until the banana is mashed and everything is well combined. Add the oats and mix until the oats are fully moistened.
- Scoop onto a rounded tablespoon onto a cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool fully before serving to your dog.
Holley
Can you use this recipe without banana
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Holley! Yes! Feel free to use applesauce, pumpkin puree or plain yogurt in place of the banana.
karen
How can I make these but tasty for humans?
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Karen! They are perfectly tasty as is, but to sweeten them, maybe sprinkle with some chocolate chips or try my peanut butter banana bars.
Michele
Can these be frozen
Kristen Chidsey
Yes, absolutely! Allow the treats to cool, place them in an airtight freezer-safe container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Pull a treat or two out at a time and let fully defrost at room temperature or in the refrigerator before allowing your dog to enjoy.
Linsey
Such a great treat! My dog loves them and i make them all the time! They are super easy too!
Kristen Chidsey
I love hearing this, Linsey! Thank you for sharing.
Juli
This recipe looks perfect for my two senior dogs with food sensitivities. Are they soft treats? If not, can they be made soft?
Kristen Chidsey
They are on the softer side, Juli 🙂
Catherine Yezak
My dog loves them. They are very easy to make. And are a great way to use frozen, over ripe bananas.
David
Very easy to make and my dogs love them. I'm going to make a bigger batch next time and test if they freeze well then I can thaw a few days supply when I need to.
Kristen Chidsey
Hi David! I am happy to hear your dogs enjoyed. I have frozen these treats many times with success. Let them cool completely and then store in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer. Defrost at room temperature or in the refrigerator before giving them to your dogs.
Heather Gonzales
I added about 1/4 shredded carrots and they turned out great! My friend has an elderly dog that needed soft treats, but my puppy loves them too!
Kristen Chidsey
What a great idea! So happy your puppy loves them!!
Dog
Hi so sometimes I am out of bananas and I was wondering what can be a replacement for the bananas in this recipe
Kristen Chidsey
You can use 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
Dog
Ok thank you this was one of the best dog treats like as soon as I grab the bag my dogs come running lol
Kristen Chidsey
Wonderful! Love hearing you pups enjoyed
Chris
I also added pumpkin 🎃
Chane
Just made these for my pups and they absolutely loved them. Super easy recipe! Thank you.
Kristen Chidsey
You bet! So happy to hear your pup enjoyed them!
Jennifer Riel
Made these treats for Christmas gifts for my baby bear and his cousins and they absolutely loved it, including my granddaughter🥰
Kristen Chidsey
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Bob
I used to make these for Finn. Drool city when I went for the box. I did taste them for quality control.
Angela
My goldendoodle loved these. And they were so easy to make. Thank you!
Kristen Chidsey
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Judy
can these treats be frozen?
Kristen Chidsey
Yes! Once cooled, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Just defrost fully before serinvg so not too hard for your pup!
Ari
Easy to make and shape with a cookie cutter too!
Samantha
I love that these are healthy for my Lola girl, my daughter loved making them and Lola loved eating them! Thank you...absolutely amazing 😍
Anon
Does it have to be an overripe banana, or would a regular ripe one work?
Kristen Chidsey
As long as it is ripe enough to smash easily, it will be perfect!
Deboah
Okay, I added shredded carrots. About a half cup. And I increased the peanut butter. Next batch will get pumpkin about a half aa cup and I'll increase the oats. That will be on site so i don't know how much yet. All i know is puddin will love them. I'm been making her just pumpkin and peanut butter treats. I was going to add the carrots to them but I added flaxseed instead. That works for her too. She does like it in her treats. We leave home everyday for long walks. She tells me when she's good for a treat. My pocket is emptied before i get back to the car. I leave some in the glove compartment because of the pocket being emptied. We do three miles a day so that's a lot of treats. Thanks for this one.
dane mom
I have 2 great Danes and they need to be on a healthier diet so these are perfect for them and they love them.