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We're excited to share with you the best homemade dog treat recipes your dog will surely love! Here are three easy homemade dog treat recipes that your furry friend may enjoy:
1. Peanut Butter and Banana Treats
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 cup oat flour
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 egg
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Mix together the mashed banana, oat flour, peanut butter, and egg in a bowl.
Knead the mixture into a ball.
Roll out the ball on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut the dough into shapes using a cookie cutter.
Place the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the treats for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the treats cool completely before giving them to your dog.
2. Pumpkin and Oatmeal Treats
Ingredients:
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 egg
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Mix together the pumpkin puree, oatmeal, peanut butter, and egg in a bowl.
Knead the mixture into a ball.
Roll out the ball on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut the dough into shapes using a cookie cutter.
Place the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the treats for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the treats cool completely before giving them to your dog.
3. Cheesy Biscuits
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Mix together the flour and shredded cheese in a bowl.
Add the vegetable oil and water to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut the dough into shapes using a cookie cutter.
Place the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the treats for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the treats cool completely before giving them to your dog.
Here are three more homemade dog treat recipes that include apples, watermelon, and figs:
1. Apple Cinnamon Treats
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Mix together the flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Add the applesauce, peanut butter, and egg to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut the dough into shapes using a cookie cutter.
Place the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the treats for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the treats cool completely before giving them to your dog.
2. Frozen Watermelon Treats
Ingredients:
2 cups diced watermelon (seeds and rind removed)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Instructions:
Add the diced watermelon to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add the yogurt to the blender and blend until well combined.
Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Once frozen, pop the treats out of the ice cube tray and give them to your dog as a refreshing summer treat.
3. Fig and Chicken Jerky Treats
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 ripe figs, stemmed and chopped
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 200°F.
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
Place the chicken strips and chopped figs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the treats for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy.
Let the treats cool completely before giving them to your dog as a chewy, protein-packed snack.
Yes, dogs can eat figs in moderation as they are a good source of fiber and vitamins. Here's a simple recipe for homemade fig dog treats:
Ingredients:
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup chopped figs
1 egg
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Mix the almond flour, applesauce, chopped figs, and egg in a bowl until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
Place the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow to cool completely before serving to your dog.
These treats can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Dogs can eat figs in a variety of ways, including:
Raw: You can simply chop up fresh figs and offer them to your dog as a treat.
Frozen: Freeze fresh figs and offer them to your dog as a refreshing summer treat.
Dehydrated: Slice fresh figs thinly and dehydrate them in the oven or a dehydrator. Once dried, they make a chewy and nutritious treat.
Mixed in with their food: You can add chopped fresh figs to your dog's regular food as a topper to give it an extra nutritional boost.
Just be sure to remove any stems from the figs before offering them to your dog, and feed them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
How often can I give my dog homemade treats?
The frequency of giving homemade treats to your dog should depend on the specific treat and your dog's individual needs. As a general rule, treats should not make up more than 10% of your dog's daily caloric intake. So, if your dog requires 500 calories per day, no more than 50 of those calories should come from treats.
It's also important to consider your dog's weight, activity level, and overall health when determining how often to give treats. If your dog is overweight or has a medical condition that requires a restricted diet, you may need to limit treats even further.
In terms of specific homemade treats, it's best to follow recipes and feeding guidelines carefully, and to introduce new treats gradually to make sure your dog tolerates them well. Consulting with your veterinarian can also help you determine the appropriate frequency of treat-giving for your individual dog. Did you find the article helpful? Please let us know in the comment section and don't forget to share it with your friends and family!
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