dog treats

Name: Healthy Homemade Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 100
Cuisine: Dog
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour + extra for dusting counter; 2 eggs; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 1 banana, mashed

Healthy Homemade Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats

October 18, 2021

Banana pumpkin dog treats are a big hit and making this homemade version is super simple. I’ve added banana to the mix because my dog loves bananas and it is naturally sweet. Making homemade dog treat recipes is not only easy, it’s less expensive than store-bought and you can customize them to your dogs personal tastes.

Pumpkin banana dog treats on metal baking sheet.

Try these peanut butter banana treats or this pumpkin dog treat recipe made with oatmeal. Both are quick and easy too!

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Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats

My dog is spoiled, but I’m guessing yours is too. Healthy, homemade banana pumpkin dog treats are quick and easy to make, plus they only have four ingredients!

For less than $5, you can make approximately 100 treats, which is a much better deal than store bought.

Our pets are like family. We do everything we can for them, right? Which is why I make biscuits for her, like these cheddar apple dog treats, instead of buying them when I have the time.

Sugar has always had a very sensitive stomach and sometimes store bought foods/treats have given her tummy issues, which is why I started making dog biscuit recipes for her in the first place.

For example, when she was a puppy I went through NINE different dog foods before I found one that didn’t make her sick.

Eventually, the vet suggested that I cook vegetables for her and mix them with her dog food. Sugar has been on this diet for a few years now with no issues, so I’m quite happy.

She eats what we eat most of the time, so it’s not really any extra work. Chicken, broccoli, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, apples, bananas, etc. My dog eats better than some of my friends!

Bone shaped cookie cutter on dough for Pumpkin Banana Dog Treats

These treats smell so good when they are baking! Sugar tends to hover nearby when I’m making these.

Another treat I’ve been making for her lately are these homemade dog treats with rolled oats. They are made without flour and couldn’t be easier.

Healthy Pumpkin Dog Treats

These dog treats are pretty tasty. I can say this because I’ve tasted them. Flour, egg, banana & pumpkin – that’s the entire ingredient list!

Nothing inedible and depending on the size of your cookie cutter, you’ll get about five times as many treats for the price of one store-bought bag.

That’s worth the effort right there, if you ask me. Speaking of effort… it’s hardly any at all. A bit of mixing and rolling, no more than making cookies, and your dog won’t care if they aren’t perfect.

They’ll just be happy to know they are getting something special. These pumpkin peanut butter dog treats are another favorite recipe.

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.

Homemade Dog Treats

The first time I made these, I used whatever cookie cutters I had hanging around. Then, after a few people almost ate them thinking they were for human consumption, I bought these bone-shaped cutters.

I’ve had them for about a year and so far, no rust. I’m happy about that, as some cutters tend to get rusty after awhile.

If your pup loves these banana pumpkin dog treats, please give the recipe 5 stars!

Sugar loves these treats and I hope your pup does too! Please consider rating and/or commenting. I love hearing from you!

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Yield: 100

Healthy Homemade Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats

Healthy, homemade banana pumpkin dog treats for the pups in your life.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat flour + extra for dusting counter
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 banana, mashed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix eggs, banana and pumpkin together. Add flour and mix until all the flour is incorporated.
Lightly dust the counter and a rolling pin with flour, then roll out dough to approximately 1/8" and cut out treats.
Lay on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes. Cool completely before giving to your pup!

Notes

The longer you bake the treats, the crispier they will become! If you like a softer treat for your pup, reduce baking time by 4 - 5 minutes.
I used a 2" cookie cutter because my dog is small. If you use a larger cutter to make treats for a larger dog, you will need to increase baking time and the yield will be less than 100.

How to make pumpkin carrot dog treats

September 13, 2021

Home » dog treats

These 4 ingredient pumpkin carrot dog treats are mixed together by hand and they are ready in about 30 minutes, to the delight of your pup. Just stir the dough together, then roll out and bake your bone-shaped dog cookies. Homemade dog treat recipes don’t have to be complicated or difficult. This recipe uses common ingredients for an easy, DIY recipe your dog will love.

Carrot pumpkin dog treats with bone shaped cookie cutter behind them.

Like many of my pumpkin dog treats, I try to keep the ingredients to a minimum. This recipe has only four ingredients and you probably have all of them in your kitchen already.

Pumpkin and carrot dog treats

Healthy treats made at home don’t contain additives, preservatives or questionable ingredients like fillers. All dogs, no matter their age or diet, benefit from a healthier option.

Pumpkin dog treats with carrots stacked on a blue background, with a pile of treats behind them.

My dog Sugar loves pumpkin, so I incorporate it into lots of my DIY dog treat recipes for her. I keep a can or two of canned pumpkin in the pantry year-round, so I can keep her treat container full at all times.

Ingredients

This pumpkin and carrot dog treats recipe is low fat, which is great for senior dogs. Just like people, as our pups get a bit older, they are less active and require fewer calories than they did when they were growing puppies.

Whole wheat flour – You can swap regular AP flour, or whichever flour you prefer for your pup.
Grated carrots – 2 or 3 medium sized carrots is all you’ll need.
Canned pumpkin – Be sure it is pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. They are not interchangeable.
Eggs – 2 large eggs, use whatever size you have (as long as they aren’t pullet eggs).

Helpful tools for making carrot pumpkin dog treats

Here is a list of helpful tools and equipment for making dog treats. Below are the items that I use most often.

Bone shaped cookie cutters – this is the exact same set that I have.
Rolling dowel – Used in almost every recipe for dog biscuits.
A small cookie scoop – make drop style cookies instead of rolling cutout treats.

Three dog treats stack on top of one another with bone shaped cutter to the side.

If you find yourself making a lot of treats for your pup, like I do, it’s worth investing in a few of these tools.

These adorable dog treat gift bags also come in handy (especially around the holidays), for sharing with friends and neighbors with pups.

Procedure

Making homemade dog treats isn’t much different than making a simple batch of cookies.

Step by step instructions for making dog treats.

Stir everything together in a large mixing bowl. You’ll need to use a clean hand to work in all of the flour, then dust the counter with a bit of flour and roll out the dough.

This is what your dough should look like – it will be a stiff dough when all of the flour is worked in.

Use a small cookie cutter (about 2 inches) to cut treats out and place on lined baking sheet.

Pumpkin and carrot treats on baking sheet.

Bake for about 20 minutes and then let them cool completely before feeding these carrot pumpkin dog treats to your pup.

Homemade dog treat FAQ’s

How long do homemade treats last?

Remember that these treats do not contain preservatives like commercially made biscuits. My recommendation is always to store them in the refrigerator.
You can leave a handful of treats out on the counter, but only enough for a day or two.

How can I extend the life of homemade dog treats?

To make treats more shelf stable, you need to remove moisture. This means extending baking time, at a lower temperature. Removing moisture from the treats will make it harder for bacteria to grow (but not impossible!), however, in doing so, you’ll also end up with a crunchier treat.

What is the best place to store treats?

Choose a cool, dry, dark location for best results. Do not store near the stove or in direct sunlight. Make sure treats are completely cooled before storing. Treats spoil faster in warm, humid climates – trust me on this. I know from personal experience.

Treat these like any other homemade baked good. They do not have preservatives, so they won’t keep quite as long as store-bought dog biscuits.

Dog biscuit standing up on one end with bone treats in the background.

Dog treat recipes

Pumpkin and carrot dog treats on blue background with small plastic pumpkin in the back.

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Yield: 80 - 2 inch treats