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April 11, 2020

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

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Pumpkin peanut butter dog treats are easy to make and use only 4 ingredients. They are a healthier and less expensive option than store bought biscuits. Plus, these dog treats with rolled oats are made from start to finish in about 30 minutes.

peanut butter dog treats in glass jar

Making dog treats at home is easy and you can make them for half the cost of store bought. This is also a great activity to do with kids who have been cooped up and need something to do.

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Homemade dog biscuits with peanut butter

I’ve been making homemade dog biscuits for as long as I’ve had my dog, which is going on 13 years.

Like many dogs, Sugar has a sensitive stomach and homemade dog treats were the best option for her. This fresh breath dog biscuit recipe helps with digestion too, so it’s a double win.

These dog biscuits use only 4 ingredients – rolled oats, pumpkin purée, peanut butter and egg. The best part is that they are made in the food processor, so dirty dishes are minimal.

peanut butter dog treats with pumpkin and oatmeal

You can find the original banana pumpkin dog treats recipe that I made a few years ago if you’d like to try another pumpkin treat.

Peanut butter dog treats

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

A few months ago, I made peanut butter banana dog treats for Sugar and tested them out on almost a dozen different dogs. They were a hit with all the dogs, even the picky eaters.

Dogs know a good thing when they’ve got it and homemade dog treats beat store bought every single time.

gift-wrapped pumpkin peanut butter dog treats

How to make dog treats

To make these simple peanut butter dog treats, the first step is to grind up the rolled oats in the food processor.

oatmeal flour in food processor bowl

You can see that they are pretty fine, but not entirely ground up into flour. There are still a few pieces of oat in the mix.

Next, you’ll add the pumpkin, peanut butter and egg to the oats.

ingredients for pumpkin peanut butter dog treats

Turn the food processor on and let it run for a few minutes until the mixture looks uniform.

pumpkin peanut butter dog treat dough

This is what the dough should look like when it’s ready to roll out.

All that’s left to do is cut out cute bone shaped treats and bake them!

How to store homemade dog treats

This recipe makes about 7 dozen treats, which is a big batch.

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 for up to 3 months and take out a few at a time, which is what I do most of the time.

Homemade peanut butter dog treats

They also make a great gift for friends and neighbors with dogs.

I love these cellophane puppy print gift bags or these paper gift bags with paw prints for gifting homemade dog treats.

homemade peanut butter dog treats in gift bag

With the paw prints on the bag, everyone will know they are for the dog and not for human consumption. Although, to be honest, they are totally edible and not half bad.

I took Sugar for a stroll around the neighborhood and we left treats for a few neighbors with dogs.

We had more than enough to share and who doesn’t love a good surprise? Everyone was so happy to get them, especially the pups.

More dog treat recipes:

  • Homemade dog treats with oats and applesauce
  • Soft pumpkin dog treats (great for older dogs or dogs with dental issues)

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Yield: 85 - 2" treats

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Pumpkin peanut butter dog treats are a quick and easy homemade dog biscuit made with only 4 ingredients.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin purée
  • 1 egg
  • +flour for rolling out (optional)

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, pumpkin purée and egg to food processor.
  5. Mix until dough looks uniform.
  6. Turn the dough out onto the countertop.
  7. Dough will be sticky - sprinkle the countertop with a couple of tablespoons of flour, and work some of the flour from the counter into the dough until it is no longer too sticky to roll out.
  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

You can also use a small cookie scoop to form the treats, then flatten the treats with a fork (like a peanut butter cookie), if you don't want to roll them out to cut shapes.

Make sure canned pumpkin is 100% pure pumpkin purée and not pumpkin pie mix.

I used a 2 inch cookie cutter. The number of treats will vary depending on the size of cookie cutter you use.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

85

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 19Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 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: Dog / Category: Dog Treats

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cheryl

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Filed Under: Dog Treats Tagged With: dog biscuits, dog cookies, dog food, dog recipe, dog treat recipes, dog treats, dog treats with rolled oats, homemade dog treats, homemade dog treats without flour, homemade oatmeal dog treats, oatmeal dog treats, peanut butter dog treats, pumpkin dog treats, pumpkin peanut butter

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  1. Cheryl says

    April 24, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    Thank you for the recipes (dog treat) our German Shepard has developed a food allergy and I think making home made treats is a step in the right direction to making my girl happy and healthier. I am making the pumpkin banana treats this afternoon.

    Reply
    • pook says

      April 24, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you so much, Cheryl. I really appreciate your sweet comment. My girl has a very sensitive stomach, which is why I started making things for her instead of buying them. I hope your girl loves ALL the treats you make 🙂 Let me know how they turn out!

      Reply

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