4 Ingredients Homemade Dog Treats are simple, healthy, and quick to make for your furry friend. They consist of just four ingredients typically pumpkin puree, all-natural peanut butter, eggs, and whole wheat flour making them a convenient and wholesome alternative to store-bought options.
The main benefits of these homemade dog treats are that you control exactly what goes into them, avoiding preservatives, fillers, and unknown ingredients that are often found in commercial treats. This makes them a healthy option for dogs with allergies or sensitivities.
These treats can be used for training purposes, as a reward, or simply as a tasty snack for your dog. They are suitable for dogs of all sizes and ages, although portion sizes should be adjusted accordingly.
The main components involve combining the ingredients, rolling out the dough, cutting out desired shapes (like a dog bone using a cookie cutter), and baking them in the oven until golden brown.
Ingredients
This simple recipe requires only 4 ingredients, many of which you may already have. When buying pumpkin puree, ensure it is not pumpkin pie filling.
- Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- All-natural chunky peanut butter
- Eggs
- Whole-wheat flour
How To Make 4 Ingredients Homemade Dog Treats
Making these treats is easy. You mix the ingredients, roll out the dough, cut into shapes, and bake. A dog bone cookie cutter can be used, or any other shape. Smaller bones are better for training purposes. The recipe yields a large quantity, so freezing half is a good idea to prevent spoilage.
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4 Ingredients Homemade Dog Treats
Description
These are super simple, healthy homemade dog treats for your puppy using only 4 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup all-natural chunky peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs for approx. 1-2 minutes. Add flour and mix to combine until a dough forms.
- Roll out dough approx. 1/4 inch thick on a prepared work surface.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place 1 inch apart on your baking sheet.
- Bake for approx. 20-25 minutes (depending on the size of your shapes).
- Let cookies cool completely before giving to your pup.
Notes
Cookies will last a week in a jar or in the freezer for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dog Treats
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 59
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8.9g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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FAQ’s
Are homemade dog treats healthy?
Yes, the best part about making homemade dog treats is you know exactly what is going in them. A lot of store bought dog treats are filled with preservatives, filler and unknown ingredients making homemade treats a better choice.
Can dogs have all-purpose flour?
Yes, dogs can have all-purpose flour as long as they are not allergic. If you need to you can switch out whole-wheat flour for all-purpose flour in this recipe. Whole-wheat flour has more nutritional value so it’s a better choice.
How many homemade dog treats can I give my dog?
Well there is no set amount for how many dog treats to give a dog and it will depend on your dog’s size, age and if it’s in training or not. A good rule of thumb is 10% of the dogs daily calories.
How long will homemade dog treats last?
Homemade dog treats will last one-two weeks stored in a jar away from direct sunlight. Or they can be frozen in an airtight freezer bag for up to two months.
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These 4 Ingredients Homemade Dog Treats are a simple and healthy way to reward your dog. Using pumpkin puree, natural peanut butter, eggs, and whole wheat flour, you can create delicious and nutritious homemade dog treats. They are perfect for training purposes and are a much better alternative to store-bought dog treats that may contain unwanted ingredients.
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