Home Made Peanut Butter Treats

Happy National Peanut Butter Day! Let's Celebrate!

Ingredients Needed

The dough can be whipped up in a flash with everyday ingredients you probably have sitting in your pantry right now. Here’s what you need:

• whole wheat flour – I like using whole wheat because it’s more nutrient dense, but all-purpose works too. 
• creamy peanut butter – this adds healthy fat and flavor. Make sure your peanut butter doesn’t have any added ingredients like artificial sweeteners as these can be toxic to dogs! Look for a brand with only two ingredients: peanuts and salt.
• unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana – You can use homemade applesauce or store-bought. This adds a little sweetness and helps the dough form together with the added liquid.
• vegetable, chicken or beef stock – this helps moisten the dough and add a savory flavor that dog’s love.

• bone shaped cookie cutter -  Of course any shape will do!
   

Pet Friendly Ingredients

The great part about this recipe is that you know exactly what’s in the treats and you can feel good about the fact that there’s no preservatives, additives or funky ingredients.

Peanut butter – Make sure your peanut butter doesn’t include the artificial sweetener xylitol as this is toxic to dogs. To be honest, most peanut butters do not include this ingredient, but always check the ingredient list.

Flour – Both all-purpose and whole wheat flour are safe for dogs! 
 

How Many Dog Treats Can I Give My Dog?

As with everything in life, moderation is key! Peanut butter is high in fat and calories, so you may need to take a few extra kibbles off their normal food.
 

How Long do Homemade Dog Treats Last?

After allowing these dog treats to cool completely, you can store them at room temp for 3-5 days, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months or freeze them for longer storage (up to 3 months).

The treats can be served straight from the fridge, but should be thawed for a bit if frozen.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
• 1/4 cup vegetable chicken or beef stock or broth
• bone shaped cookie cutter

Instructions

• Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.

• Mix ingredients: Combine flour, peanut butter and applesauce in a large mixing bowl. Add stock and stir until well-combined. The dough will be thick. Once combined use your hands to press the dough into a ball.

• Roll: Place dough ball on a flat service (with a sprinkle of flour if needed) and roll out evenly with a rolling pin. Dough should be about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into desired shape and place on baking sheet.

• Bake: Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown and dry. Larger cookies may need to bake longer!

• Store: Store in an airtight container.

Notes

• Peanut butter – Make sure your peanut butter doesn’t include the artificial sweetener xylitol as this is toxic to dogs. To be honest, most peanut butters do not include this, but always check the ingredient list.
• Flour – Both all-purpose and whole wheat flour are safe for dogs! If your dog doesn’t tolerate wheat, you could try rice, sorghum, oat or garbanzo bean flour as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1small treat Calories: 10kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Fat: 1g Sodium: 1mg