5 Easy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes Your Pup Will Love
Skip the store-bought treats with questionable ingredients. These simple recipes use wholesome ingredients you already have at home.
Healthy Treats Made Simple
I'm a firm believer that you should know exactly what goes into your dog's treats. These recipes are vet-approved, use minimal ingredients, and take less than 30 minutes to make.
1. Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (xylitol-free!), 1 cup oat flour
Mash the banana, mix in peanut butter and flour, roll into small balls, and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
2. Sweet Potato Chews
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes
Slice sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch strips. Bake at 250°F for 2.5-3 hours, flipping halfway. These chewy, naturally sweet treats are packed with vitamins A and C.
3. Frozen Yogurt Drops
Ingredients: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup blueberries
Blend yogurt and blueberries. Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Perfect for hot summer days!
4. Chicken and Rice Training Treats
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chicken breast, 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1 egg
Blend all ingredients, spread on a baking sheet to 1/4-inch thickness, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Cut into tiny squares — perfect for training sessions.
5. Apple Crunch Cookies
Ingredients: 1 apple (cored, no seeds), 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 egg, 1 tbsp coconut oil
Grate the apple, mix all ingredients, roll out and cut with cookie cutters, bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden.
⚠️ Important Safety Notes
- NEVER use xylitol (an artificial sweetener toxic to dogs)
- Avoid grapes, raisins, chocolate, onions, and garlic
- Always check with your vet if your dog has dietary restrictions
Eat well, train well! — Bandit 🦴