20 Homemade Dog Treats To Spoil Your Pets

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Store-bought treats can be expensive and contain unrecognizable ingredients, so you must skip the pet store and unleash your creativity by making homemade dog treats. 

From classic favorites to unique flavor combinations, here's a list of homemade treats to tantalize your dog's every taste bud. These awesome goodies surprisingly allow you to control what goes into your pup's belly. 


1. Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Donuts

You can pamper your pup with these awesome homemade donuts, bursting with doggy-approved flavors. These dog donuts are made with flour, oats, coconut oil, and peanut butter, and are the perfect recipe to give kids practice in the kitchen.

These donuts are typically made with a base of whole wheat flour or oat flour, which adds fiber and supports digestion. Other common ingredients might include eggs, which are a good source of protein and help bind the dough, and a touch of honey or applesauce for natural sweetness. 

2. Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats

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Reward your furry friend with these lovable treats that will spoil your dog by giving it a tantalizing taste. With pumpkin, along with eggs, oats, flour, and peanut butter, your dog will enjoy this homemade peanut butter treat. 

It includes sweet potato and apple carrot variations. These treats are ideal for rewarding good behavior or adding a festive touch to your dog's day. To prepare, combine all the ingredients and mix until blended. Use your rolling pin to work the mixture flat and a dog cookie cutter to make it into little bones or paws and then bake for 35-40 mins. 

3. Sweet Potato Carrot Dog Cake

If you ever thought of baking your dog a cake, this cake takes a bit of detour from the traditional dog treat biscuits to create a soft delightful dog treat.

The cake is made using almond flour, sweet potato puree, shredded carrots, honey, coconut oil, and nonfat yogurt. Mashed sweet potatoes and shredded carrots provide natural sweetness and vitamins, while whole wheat flour creates a satisfying base. Also, you can frost with dog-friendly yogurt or cream cheese mixture for an extra festive touch. 

4. Beef Or Chicken Dog Treats

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With only four ingredients, this beef or chicken dog treat recipe adds a pinch that couldn't get much easier. The recipe uses a healthy chicken or beef broth to create a tantalizing flavor that dogs can hardly ignore. 

These biscuits can be served fresh or frozen for later use. Switch up some delicious chicken and sweet potato treats. Combine the shredded cooked chicken, mashed sweet potato, and whole wheat flour and bake until golden brown. On the other hand, if you want to prepare beef dog treats, mix ground beef, rolled oats, and an egg and season with a sprinkle of parsley or dried rosemary. 

5. Peanut Butter Cheerio Dog Treats

Peanut Butter Cheerio Dog Treats are a delightful and easy-to-make snack that dogs love. Combining the savory flavor of peanut butter with the crunch of Cheerios, these treats offer a unique taste and texture that is sure to please your furry friend.

This is a favorite among dogs and provides essential nutrients like protein and healthy fats, which support your dog's muscle development and overall energy levels. Cheerios, made primarily from whole grain oats, add a crunchy texture and are a source of fiber, aiding in digestion.

6. Seasonal Pup-sicles

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Pop these yogurt-based treats in the freezer for a few hours and get yourself a frozen goodie that dogs and humans alike will love. These homemade frozen treats are bursting with doggy-approved flavors and healthy ingredients. 

Prepare at home for your furry friend's first mash or puree dog-safe fruit, including watermelon, banana, and berries, and mix it with a bit of plain yogurt for creaminess. Then dilute it with water to a pourable consistency and pour it into ice cube trays or popsicle molds to keep them freezing. You can feed this refreshing treat beating the heat and providing a fun enrichment activity.

7. Frozen Banana Dog Treats

This recipe pairs the blended watermelon and pineapple with a nice thick banana slice for a healthy cooling snack that your dog loves to get their paws on. These treats will come in handy as rewards for good behavior or whenever you want to spoil your dog. 

You can peel and slice the bananas into rounds or smaller pieces, depending on your dog's size. Then, combine it with the mashed bananas in a bowl with an optional add-in. Then, spread the banana mixture on a baking sheet with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2-3 hours or until solid. 

8. Frozen Carrot Cubes

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This recipe is pretty easy and delicious, with a carrot, an apple, and some water and you are pretty much good to go. Blend, pour into an ice tray, freeze, and give it to your dog. 

Chop the apple and carrot into small, bite-sized pieces for your dog's size. For a smoother texture, you can blend the chopped apple and carrot in a food processor with a splash of water to create a pourable consistency. If you opted for puree, transfer it to ice cube trays. Place the tray or baking sheet in the freezer for 2-3 hours until completely frozen.

9. Sweet Potato Dog Treats

With only one ingredient, dog treats couldn't get simpler than this. If your dog is allergic to corn, a common filler in processed foods, then you can have sweet potatoes or yams for dog treats.

First, you need to dehydrate the sweet potato slices using your oven to its lowest setting and then wash those dried sweet potatoes. Next, slice it into thin rounds, with each ensuring consistent drying throughout the slices. Arrange the sweet potato slices on the dehydrator trays for several hours and then let them cool at room temperature. 

10. Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

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If you are looking for a refreshing summer treat for your dog to beat the heat, homemade peanut butter banana ice cream is a healthier and safer alternative to store-bought options your furry friend will love. 

The key to a smooth and creamy texture is using frozen bananas. Slice and chop them into pieces before freezing for at least 2-3 hours. Once the bananas are frozen solid, transfer them to a blender or food processor and add peanut butter and any chosen add-ins. Blend everything until you get a smooth, soft-serve consistency. Once blended, you can serve as a treat for your dog immediately. 

11. Apple Dog Treats

This unique treat, carrying packed nutrients, is a delicious option to surprise your pup with a homemade treat. Apples are the ideal source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants and can be fed as a simple snack, treat, or even mixed in with their food.

Apple Dog Treats can come in various forms, such as crunchy biscuits or soft chews, catering to different preferences and needs. The crunchy texture of biscuits can help promote dental health by reducing plaque and tartar buildup, while soft chews are ideal for older dogs or those with dental issues.

12. Blueberry And Liver Dog Treats

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This homemade treat is a delicious way to spoil your dog with the combination of blueberry sweetness and protein-rich goodness of liver, they are a treat that your dog will adore. The beef liver is baked to perfection, retaining its rich flavors while ensuring its safeness to digest. Then come the berries, this recipe uses a mix of antioxidant-packed berries, such as blueberries and cherries.

These blueberries contribute to a healthy immune system and improve eye health in dogs, while cherries can help with extra vitamins and antioxidants while boosting overall health. 

13. Doggy Turkey Pumpkin Squares

These turkey and pumpkin meal squares are so easy to make and ideal for meal preparation for your puppy. This recipe is fully jam-packed with flavors and nutrients perfect for your puppy. The organic grain-free meal mix is filled with organic coconut, pumpkin, peas, and chickpeas. 

To prepare, cook your ground turkey, add in your dog's child's grain-free meal mix, and add it to a square pan with a pumpkin on top. Pop in the freezer for 1-2 hours, cut into squares, and let your dog enjoy. 

14. Cranberry And Oats Treats

Your pup will appreciate these delicious and healthy cranberry dog treats. Made with gluten-free oats, flaxseed, and antioxidant-rich cranberries, these dog-friendly cookies come together in minutes.

Mash some bananas for sweetness, while avoiding sugars and mix with rolled oats and chopped dried cranberries. Then, spread it on a baking sheet and bake until firm. Let it cool and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Packed with flavor and goodness, these treats are the perfect homemade reward for your furry friend. 

15. Air Fried Chicken Hearts Dog Treat

Air-fried chicken hearts for dogs may be simple, but the nutrients your dog will consume are endless. These protein-packed delights are easy to make using an air fryer. 

Simply trim and clean the chicken hearts, then toss them in a light coating of dog-safe spices like rosemary or thyme. Air fryer for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally until it turns golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool for a few minutes before offering these crispy nutritious treats to your furry friend. 

16. Bacon Glazed Biscuits

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These bacon-blazed biscuits are pretty and easy to make. But what puts them over the top is a glaze, a mixture of peanut butter and bacon fat, which your dog can't resist.

Combine pumpkin, peanut butter, eggs, and oil in a bowl, add baking soda and whole wheat flour. Stir until dough forms and mix until flour is incorporated. Next, roll out dough with a rolling pin and use a cookie cutter to cut out the dog bone shape and bake into a little circle-like cookie for 15 minutes. Then, mix the bacon grease and peanut butter smoothly drizzle over the treats, and cool till the glaze hardens.

17. Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes

Carrot peanut butter pupcakes are dog-friendly cupcakes frosted with yogurt peanut butter frosting and topped with bone-shaped dog biscuits. These healthy homemade dog cupcakes are made with whole wheat flour, peanut butter, applesauce, carrots, and yogurt and have no oil butter, and no cream cheese. 

To prepare, add peanut butter, applesauce, and yogurt in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Then, add an egg and the shredded carrots and blend until smooth. Next, transfer the baking soda and wheat flour to a bowl mix using a spatula, and divide the batter equally into 6-7 cupcakes. Bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted will pop out clean. 

18. Pumpkin Pie Delights

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Pumpkin Pie delights are as easy as whisking pumpkin puree with whole wheat flour. These delightful squares are ideal for rewarding good behavior or celebrating the season with a furry friend. 

To prepare, combine the pumpkin puree, whole wheat flour, and ground cinnamon and mix well until the dough forms and reaches its manageable consistency. Next, roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface to a thickness of half an inch. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into desired shapes. Place the treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.

19. Breakfast Dog Biscuits

The breakfast dog biscuits are made of brown rice flour, flax seed, bacon fat, crispy bacon, shredded cheese, carrots, and an egg. These nutritious biscuits for your dog will help you become your pup's favorite breakfast companion.

High fiber content aids in digestion and helps maintain a healthy weight. The complex carbohydrates found in oats and whole grains provide a slow-release energy source, keeping your dog feeling full and energized throughout the morning.

20. Salmon Snaps

Salmon snaps are delicious and nutritious homemade treats packed with omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for your dog's skin and coat. The ingredients used are skinless and boneless salmon, packed in water, and 1.5 cups of chickpea flour. 

One of the key advantages of Salmon Snaps is their hypoallergenic properties, making them an excellent choice for dogs with food sensitivities or allergies. The natural ingredients used in these treats ensure that they are free from artificial additives, preservatives, and fillers, which can often cause digestive issues or other health problems in dogs.

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