Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
Wholesome, tail-wagging pumpkin peanut butter dog treats made with simple pantry staples like natural peanut butter and pure pumpkin puree. These homemade pumpkin dog treats are easy to roll, fun to cut into shapes, and can be baked soft or crunchy depending on what your pup prefers.
Ingredients
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ⅔ cup pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¾ cup (210g) whole wheat flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and pumpkin until smooth and combined.
- Add the egg and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and flaxseed meal until a soft dough forms and no dry streaks remain.
- Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll the dough to ⅛-inch thickness.
- Use a small cookie cutter (bone-shaped or any shape you like) to cut out treats. Place them 1½–2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Re-roll scraps as needed.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Important Safety Note: Use natural peanut butter that does not contain xylitol, as xylitol is toxic to dogs. Always check the ingredient label carefully.
Use pure pumpkin puree — not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling contains added sugars and spices that aren’t appropriate for dogs.
For crunchy dog treats: Bake for 22–24 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, or until the treats feel firm when lightly tapped. Crunchier treats store longer at room temperature.
- Room temperature (soft treats): Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Room temperature (crunchy treats): Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1dog cookieCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1071IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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