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August 31, 2019

Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

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Homemade Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats are super simple. Making homemade treats is easy, plus it is less expensive than store-bought and you can customize them to your dogs personal tastes. Try my Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats too!

peanut butter banana dog treats in tall mason jar with a few dog treats beside jar
Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats are sure to be a new favorite!

I’ve been making homemade dog biscuits for my girl since she was a few years old. Homemade treats are really easy and I’ve been testing out some new recipes.

Like most dogs, Sugar is a fan of peanut butter and since I’m trying out a few new flavor combinations, this one was a no brainer.

banana dog treats

Lots of you have been searching the site for a banana dog treat recipe.

I wanted to create an easy, homemade banana dog treat that you could make for your pup without much hassle or effort.

ingredients for peanut butter banana dog treats in food processor bowl

Making treats for your pet shouldn’t take all day. These 4 ingredient dog treats are done from start to finish in about 30 minutes.

Elvis isn’t the only one who thinks peanut butter and bananas go well together. Sugar loved these banana dog cookies. (you thought I was going to say she went “bananas”, didn’t you?)

Quick and Easy Homemade Dog Treats

Making treats for your dog is no more difficult than a batch of cookies. Plus, there are so many options when you make them yourself.

overhead view of treats in glass jar with treats in background
these peanut butter banana dog treats last us at least a month!

If your dog has any sensitivities or allergies, you can easily avoid those and make them as healthy as possible for your pet. For sensitive tummy issues as well as breath freshening, try this dog biscuit recipe.

You can cater to your pets specific needs with DIY dog treats.

Recently, I made Oatmeal Pumpkin Dog Treats for Sugar and tested them out on almost a dozen different dogs. They were loved by every single dog, even the picky ones.

Cookie cutters for Dog treats

We have a few sets of cutters for treats. This is the set I use most often. They are inexpensive and work like a charm. They cut neat, clean edges, which make pretty treats.

This counts for something in my book, especially if you are giving them as gifts.

Plus, they are easy to clean, which is also important. How many times have you had to dig dough out of a metal cookie cutter to clean it? At least a few dozen for me and it is something that makes me crazy, so I appreciate not having to do it.

peanut butter banana dog treats

Looking for homemade dog treats without pumpkin? These banana oat dog treats are really good. I have tasted them, so I can say that honestly. The best part about making dog treats yourself is knowing exactly what is in them.

Luckily for me, my dog doesn’t have any allergies to food, so I don’t have to be concerned with that, but if your dog does, that is something you have to look at in their treats and food.

peanut butter banana dog treat dough with bone cookie cutter
This dog treat dough is very easy to work with!

Knowing what is in their treats because you made them yourself takes away any concerns of recalls on products for contaminations and worries about what is in their food that might not be very good for them.

The combination of banana and peanut butter smells amazing while it is in the oven, so don’t be surprised if your dog starts lingering around the kitchen.

How to make peanut butter banana dog treats

For these treats, I’ve used old-fashioned oats instead of flour as the base. You’ll need to grind the oats a bit to make them finer. Simply run them in the food processor for a few minutes to break them up.

oatmeal flour in food processor bowl
You can see how finely the oats are ground in this photo.
There are still a few pieces of oat in the mix, it is not as fine as flour.

Once you have ground the oats into a finer texture, add the banana, egg and peanut butter. Blend until the dough is uniform, then turn the dough out onto a floured countertop to roll out and cut treats.

peanut butter banana dog treats on sheet pan

To make these treats shiny on top, I brushed them with an egg wash. I don’t normally do this, but I wanted to make them extra pretty for the photos. If you are giving them away, it’s a nice touch, but not at all necessary.

How to store homemade dog treats

If you live in a cooler, less humid climate, you can store these treats in a cute dog treat jar on the counter for about a week.

Because I live in a warmer, humid climate, I’d only keep them on the counter for a few days, then store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

You can also freeze them and take out a few at a time, which is what I do most of the time.

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dog treats stacked inside tall clear glass jar

My girl Sugar loved this recipe, I hope your dog does too! Please consider rating and/or commenting. I love hearing from you!

Did you make these peanut butter banana dog treats? Tag me on instagram @pookspantry or share it in the Fabulous Foodie Friends Facebook group! I can’t wait to see your version!

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  • Food Processor – this is a newer version of the one I own.
  • Dowel Rolling Pin – my absolute FAVORITE rolling pin.
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Yield: 90

Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

dog treats in glass jar

Homemade peanut butter banana dog treats for your pet .

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats (not quick cooking)
  • 1 banana
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp flour, if necessary

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat, set aside.
  2. Add oats to the bowl of a food processor.
  3. Let machine run for 2 - 3 minutes, until oats are almost flour consistency with a few big pieces left.
  4. Add peanut butter, banana and egg to food processor.
  5. Mix until dough looks uniform.
  6. Turn the dough out onto the countertop.
  7. If the dough is too sticky to work with - sprinkle the countertop with a tablespoon or two of flour, and work some of the flour from the counter into the dough until it is no longer sticky.
  8. Roll the dough out to roughly 1/8" thick.
  9. Cut treats out with cookie cutter and place on baking sheet. Bake for 16 - 18 minutes, rotate trays halfway through.
  10. Cool completely before giving to your dog.

Notes

Dogs with Dental Issues or Senior Dogs

You can bake treats for 14 - 16 minutes for a softer treat. Make sure treats are baked all the way through before removing tray from oven.

I used the smallest cookie cutter in the set (2") and the recipe made 90. If you use a larger cutter, you will have fewer treats.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

90

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 18Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information calculated by a third-party company as a courtesy. It is intended as a guideline only.

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© Cheryl Bennett
Cuisine: American / Category: Dog Treats

Filed Under: Dog Treats Tagged With: banana dog treats, dog biscuits, dog cookies, dog treats, healthy dog treats, peanut butter banana dog treats, peanut butter dog treats

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Comments

  1. Devan says

    April 20, 2020 at 7:50 am

    Just used this recipe to make treats for my regulars (I’m a dog walker and pet sitter). Kept me busy during this current lock down. Have to say my mixture didn’t come together quite right so had to add a bit of water and an extra egg!
    Delivered them yesterday and got a great response from the doggos!

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    • pook says

      April 20, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Hi Devan, I’m sorry they didn’t come together right away, I can’t imagine why. I’m glad you were able to make them and that the doggos liked them! πŸ™‚
      Thank you so much for the feedback!

      Reply
    • Brenda Baez-Diaz says

      August 9, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      Hi, today is my princess Fiona’s 9th birthday. I wanted to make so treats for her to enjoy on her birthday other than what we usually buy for her. My mixture did not come together at first but I allowed it to rest for about 40 minutes and worked it by hand. Fiona loved them 🧑

      Reply
  2. Gloria Moreno says

    April 27, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    what if you dont hve food processor

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    • pook says

      April 28, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Hi Gloria! You can still make them, just mix everything up in a bowl. The texture will be different, but the recipe will still work πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Anna says

    May 4, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    Hi! I followed this recipe on this past Sunday for my dog’s birthday. He turned 15!! And I wanted to do something special for him. His name is Preston. I made your recipe and it was working really well. My mom came and suggested that I add a little bit of water which helped make it doughy. I enjoyed making it and choosing different cookie cutters. It came out well and I was enjoying tasting the batter, too. I can so taste the banana! Banana is not overpowered by the peanut butter. I’m glad I can taste both. And what’s way more exciting and terrific is how Preston loves and eats them! I was worried he might not eat it but was encouraged in remembering that he likes peanut butter and that, like you said, I knew there were no ingredients in there that would be bad for him. He loves the cookies and I’m so so glad I could do something for his birthday and am pleased with your recipe that I’m sure I will make them again, share it, and make sure you receive the credit. πŸ™‚ Thank you so much for the article, guidelines, and recipe. Yay!

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    • pook says

      May 5, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Hi Anna! Thank you so much and Happy Birthday to Preston! I’m very glad that he enjoyed them and the recipe was easy to make! πŸ™‚

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      • Anna says

        May 6, 2020 at 6:46 pm

        Hi again! You’re most welcome! Thank you kindly! I will tell him you say happy birthday. πŸ™‚ I look forward to making it again.
        (I hope that you and all your family and friends stay safe and healthy during this time.) God bless!

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        • pook says

          May 7, 2020 at 9:12 am

          Thank you, Anna! I hope you & yours are safe and healthy as well!

          Reply
  4. Andrea says

    May 5, 2020 at 2:21 am

    I don’t have access to oats, would I be able to use flour as a substitute, if so how much?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • pook says

      May 5, 2020 at 8:56 am

      Hi Andrea, try substituting an equal amount of flour for the oats. You may have to add an extra egg to get a bit more moisture in the mix. Or, you could try this recipe instead, it uses flour: https://www.pookspantry.com/homemade-banana-pumpkin-dog-treats/ I hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. Jacqueline says

    May 7, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    My 7 year old boxer dog absolutely loved these treats! He is a very picky eater so I was concerned that my work would be for nothing. Nonetheless, he ate them right up and was even looking for more on the counter top πŸ™‚ We even shared some of the treats with his doggie friends in the neighborhood! Thank you for the recipe, it was a hit!

    Reply
    • pook says

      May 7, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      Hi Jacqueline! That’s fantastic!! Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback! I’m so happy that your boxer loved them! <3

      Reply
  6. Nikki says

    May 9, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    Hi I have some silicone moulds would this work in them rather than using cutters?

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    • pook says

      May 11, 2020 at 11:26 am

      Hi Nikki! Yes, I believe it would. I think someone has made them in a mold and they turned out well!

      Reply
  7. Katie says

    May 20, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    Hi, Thanks for this recipe! How long will these keep in a container? Should they be refrigertated?

    Reply
    • pook says

      May 21, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Hi Katie! Thank YOU! They are safe to sit out on the counter for a few days, but as the weather is warming up, I’d store them in the fridge after that.
      Remember, there are no preservatives in these, so they can’t sit out as long as store-bought treats. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Stormy says

    May 22, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    Would you happen to know what kind of shelf life they have? Also, how do you store them? Can’t wait to make them for my 3 Danes. I may have to triple the recipe.πŸ€£πŸ˜‚

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    • pook says

      May 23, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      I would store them in the fridge after a few days. Remember it’s getting warmer and more humid outside, plus there are no preservatives πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Diane P Angrest says

        May 26, 2020 at 7:34 pm

        I bet you could freeze some and take a few out daily.

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        • pook says

          May 27, 2020 at 9:06 am

          Absolutely, Diane! πŸ™‚

          Reply
  9. Alex says

    May 23, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Do you recommend storing them in the fridge or at room temp in an airtight container? Making these right now! <3

    Reply
    • pook says

      May 23, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      I would store them in the fridge after a few days. Remember it’s getting warmer and more humid outside, plus there are no preservatives πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Sue says

    May 26, 2020 at 11:58 am

    Hi can these biscuits be frozen πŸ€”

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    • pook says

      May 27, 2020 at 9:19 am

      Hi Sue, yes they can! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Valeria says

    July 7, 2020 at 11:32 pm

    How long will they last ?

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    • pook says

      July 8, 2020 at 9:45 am

      A few weeks in the refrigerator.

      Reply
  12. Ginny says

    August 26, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    Hi! My Riley turned 12 today and wanted to try a new recipe, as I have found other recipes in the past and they were good too. This recipe turned out exactly the way it did. No additions needed. Thank you so much!
    I even tried a small piece; it’s pretty good and bland, needs sugar for the human taste buds. Hehe!
    Keeping this recipe for future use, thanks again!

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    • pook says

      August 28, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Hi! Happy Birthday to your Riley! <3 So glad you liked the recipe and thank you so very much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Norma says

    September 19, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    I made these today. I added 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of water and it came together much better and easier to roll out. My dogs love them.

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    • pook says

      September 20, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Hi Norma! Thanks for the feedback! I’m so happy your dogs loved them! Unfortunately, my senior dog can’t have the olive oil, so that’s not an option for us πŸ™ BUT, I’m glad it worked for you!!

      Reply
  14. Sarah says

    December 21, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    Why not quick oats?

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    • pook says

      December 21, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      Quick oats tend to be mushier and have less texture than rolled oats. You can swap them out in the recipe, but it may not yield the exact same result.

      Reply
  15. Paula says

    January 10, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    My sister-in-law turned me on to this recipe and my dog LOVES these treats! Trying the banana pumpkin ones next. 😁

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    • pook says

      January 12, 2021 at 10:48 am

      Hi Paula! I’m so glad!!! Thank your SIL for me πŸ™‚ I hope your pup loves the banana pumpkin treats as well!

      Reply
  16. Jackie says

    January 15, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    Could you use oat flour even 1/2 &1/2 old fashion oats I get my flour fresh Thank You

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    • pook says

      January 18, 2021 at 10:09 am

      Hi Jackie, Yes! You can use half oat flour. The texture won’t be exactly the same, but the recipe *should* work just fine πŸ™‚

      Reply
  17. B. Auger says

    February 21, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    Made this today with my young daughter for our new puppy (who is a 3 1/2 year old Shitzhu/Yorkie mix so not a big dog) and not only were they very easy to make but our little guy loooooves them! We found that the dough was not sticky at all so there was no need to flour our surface but it was a bit grainy which made it slightly difficult to roll. We pressed it down with our hands before cutting them to about 1/2 inch thick so they are a nice bite-sized treat and they held together nicely. Will make again! Thank you!

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    • pook says

      February 22, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you so much! I’m thrilled to hear that your puppy loves them!!! I appreciate you leaving such a lovely comment and hooray that you’ll make them again! Thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply

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