Super easy, homemade drop-style Peanut Butter Dog Treats that your four-legged friends will love!
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I do all this baking for us humans around here, I figured it was time I did some baking for the pups. So, I created this super easy to make, yet Allie approved classic recipe: Peanut Butter Dog Treats.
In our dog Bill's last few weeks, I started baking for him a bit; doing it almost for myself. So I could feel better about knowing I was doing everything possible to make his last time as good as could be.
While baking for him, I realized how essential and simple canine baking is. Without needing to worry about sugar, butter, creaming methods, and the like, it's more just about combining the right ratios of ingredients while having fun choosing & combining different dog-friendly flavors.
After Bill passed, I found myself still wanting to bake. I realized, why not bake for Allie while she's still healthy and young? And this time I wanted to make an easy dog cookie recipe that didn't involve rolling dough, cookie cutters, and the like.
I wanted to make some quick and healthy dog cookies: ones that contained all human-grade and dog-friendly ingredients.
Thankfully, I was on an applesauce kick myself, so I combined it with some peanut butter, an egg, flour, and bacon. After a quick mix together, I dropped the dough by small teaspoons-full scoops onto a baking sheet and threw it into the oven for a quick 7-8 minute bake.
What resulted: a treat that Allie not only loves but one that has weakened the training strength of the other treats we give her. I guess we win some and we lose some, eh?
These Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Treats Are...
- SUPER easy to make
- Made with simple ingredient
- Made without cookie cutters; that's right-- you don't have to roll these cookies out!
- Easy to freeze
- A doggo favorite
- Human-grade dog cookies
If you want to do something good for Fido that he will love, whip up these peanut butter dog biscuits. Allie promises you that they are two paws up!
What peanut butter is safe to give to your dogs?
Any peanut butter that doesn't have xylitol in it should be good for your dog. So, natural brands or mainline peanut butter (like Jif of Spiffy) are just fine for our four-legged friends. Just read any of the labels of peanut butter brands that are modified for health to make sure they don't contain the sugar alcohol.
How long do homemade peanut butter dog treats last?
If made with bacon, these homemade peanut butter dog treats last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge but can last up to 2 months in an airtight container in the freezer.
If made without bacon, these peanut butter treats can last 8-10 days in an airtight container in the fridge and up to 2 months in an airtight container in the freezer.
Can you use regular flour for dog treats?
Yes, you can use regular flour for dog treats. I used whole wheat flour because of its health benefits and because I have it most readily available in my kitchen. White all-purpose flour will substitute just fine, however.
Can you make these dog treats at high altitude?
Yes, even though these treats aren't explicitly labeled as a "high altitude baking" recipe, I bake them often at high altitude (I live in Northern Colorado) and they bake up just fine!
So, if you're baking at high altitude you can bake these dog treats without needing to make any adaptations.
What tools do you need for these peanut butter dog treats?
- Two cookie sheets
- Large mixing bowl
- Cookie scooper
- Silicone Scraper or Spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Looking for a cookie-cutter dog cookie recipe? I have you recovered with my Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats!
Now that you've baked for Fido, bake for yourself! Check out these other fun baking and snack recipes!
- Peanut Butter Brookies
- High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies
- High Altitude Sugar Cookies
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- Lemon Blueberry Muffin Bread
- Oatmeal Bread (No-Yeast!)
- High Altitude Beer Bread
- Gluten-Free Apple Blender Cake
- Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Classic Coffee Cake (Two Ways!)
- Healthy Blueberry & Peach Crumble
- Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Bars
If you made and liked this recipe, don't forget to rate the recipe and let me know how it went for you in the comments! It always makes my day to hear from you!
Julie says
Don't forget to read the labels on your peanut butter. Some brands contain xylitol which is toxic to dogs
Mae's Menu says
Great point! I think I have this on my other peanut butter cookie post, but forgot to include it on this one. 🙂
Ruth says
I have a wheat and corn allergic pup. Can Almond or coconut flour be used?
Mae's Menu says
Hi, Ruth!
Great question. I haven't personally tried either yet, so I can't guarantee anything, but I would bet coconut flour would work in these cookies! (Unfortunately, I've learned, almonds aren't good for dogs). If you decide to try it, please let me know how it goes for you!
Best,
Chelsea
Liz says
Hi. I wax wondering, how can I add natural
Preservatives to extend the shelf life for resale. What and how much? Your help would be appreciated thank liz
Mae's Menu says
Hi, Liz!
Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with using natural preservatives in this recipe. Possibly this article could help, though: https://www.loonawell.com/a/blog/how-to-preserve-dog-food-without-synthetic-preservatives
best of luck!
Chelsea