Do you want to make sure that you only give healthy dog treats to your little furry pal? To help you out, I’ve rounded up the best healthy pet treat recipes you can whip up in your kitchen. These recipes include no bake dog treats that are just as delicious and homemade peanut butter dog treats I’m sure your pup will love! Check these out!
How to Make Healthy Dog Treats from Scratch
1. Natural Dog Treats Recipe with Carrots and Banana
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup carrots
- 2 bananas (mashed)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
What To Do:
- Start by preheating the oven for 350F.
- Combine carrots, bananas, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, brown sugar
- Then stir in egg, olive oil, water.
- Combine until blended.
- Then roll out the dough and cut out your dog treats.
- Bake for 35 Minutes. Your dogs is then ready to enjoy their pet safe treat!
2. Apple Crunch Pupcakes | Healthy Pet Treats
Yummy Apple Crunch Pupcakes for ur #pup #pethealth #dogtreats #DIYDog #DIY http:// https://t.co/McTlztKwKd pic.twitter.com/XI4V9vnj8z
— Kahlua’s Kompany (@kahluaskompany) April 1, 2016
Apple is a fruit that can give Vitamin A, C, and fiber to puppies. Its crunchiness also helps clean off the residue in between your pooch’s teeth. To make these healthy dog treats, you’re going to use unsweetened applesauce and dried apple chips.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 ¾ cups of water
- ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp. of honey
- 1/8 tbsp. of vanilla extract
- 1 medium-sized egg
- 4 cups of whole wheat flour
- 1 cup of unsweetened dried apple chips
- 1 tbsp. of baking powder
What to Do:
- Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Next, mix the honey, applesauce, egg, vanilla, and water together. Once these ingredients are thoroughly mixed, you can add the other ingredients. Make sure to blend everything properly.
- Lightly grease muffin pans and pour the mixture.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
3. Blueberry Dark Bites | No Bake Dog Treats
Blueberries contain antioxidants that are healthy for dogs. Puppies and adult dogs love frozen blueberries because of its crunchiness, which makes this blueberry dark bites one of the most awesome and healthy dog treats! If you want to add strawberries, that would be great too!
What You’ll Need:
- ¾ cup of peanut butter (any peanut butter without xylitol)
- ¼ cup of water
- 1¼ cups of oats
- ¾ cup blueberries
What to Do:
- Start by mixing the peanut butter and water together in a mixing bowl, and then add the oats and blueberries.
- Get a small scoop (around (2 tbsp. in size) of the dough and roll it into a small ball. Roll it gently.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the treats for 1 to 3 hours. Your pooch can eat it after this time frame but it is recommended to store the treats in the fridge.
4. Sweet Potato Pup Treats | 3 Ingredient Dog Treats
Why will your little pup love sweet potato? For one, obviously, it has a sweet flavor and puppies love that! Next, sweet potato improves digestion due to its high dietary fiber content. Also, it contains manganese, Vitamin B6, C, and is low in fat! Here’s how to make this easy sweet potato pup treat using three ingredients only!
What You’ll Need:
- 2 cups of whole wheat flour / brown rice flour / gluten-free flour
- 1 cup of mashed sweet potato
- 1 egg, beaten
What to Do:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put all three ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to form a dough.
- Dust a tray with flour and roll the dough with a rolling pin.
- Take out your favorite doggy cookie cutters and cut into the dough.
- Place all the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put in the oven for 20 minutes or until its golden brown.
5. Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt | Simple Homemade Dog Treats
Dogs love peanut butter! And while it’s generally safe, you must pick all-natural peanut butter; one that does not contain salt, sugar, and the deadly xylitol. Peanut butter is a good source of protein, healthy fats, and vitamins for your little pal. Dogs really love frozen dog treats especially on a hot summer’s day!
What You’ll Need:
- 32 oz. vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup all-natural peanut butter
What to Do:
- Melt the peanut butter in a microwave.
- Mix the melted peanut butter and yogurt together. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays, silicone molds, or cupcake papers.
- Freeze and store the treats in the freezer.
6. Apple Cheddar Dog Biscuits | Homemade Dog Biscuits
Treat your pups to these tasty Homemade Apple Cheddar Dog Biscuits! https://t.co/Ewg5U8Q4LL pic.twitter.com/XpVvAnD5H5
— missmollysays (@missmollysays2) December 15, 2015
Cheese is another food that dogs love to eat. Parmesan and cheddar are the best cheeses you can give to your pup as these are low in lactose. However, what you may need to watch out for are the calories. This recipe contains a very small amount of cheese, which is just perfect for giving your dog the cheesy satisfaction it wishes for! And by the way, this recipe came from Martha Stewart’s kitchen!
What You’ll Need:
- 2 cups of barley flour
- 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp. of Olive oil
- 3 tbsp. of water
What to Do:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick baking mat.
- Mix all the ingredients together and until you form a dough.
- Work with the dough. Roll it in around a quarter-inch thick in between two sheets of plastic sheets. Once the dough is smoothly rolled out, remove the plastic sheets and cut the biscuits using a cookie cutter.
- Put cookies on the baking sheet at least 1 inch apart and bake for around 30 minutes. The cookies should be nicely browned before removing in the oven.
7. Homemade Chicken Jerky | Healthy Pet Snacks
Oh boy! Your little pooch loves to chew, doesn’t he? Chewing is a very fun activity for dogs and it relieves them of their boredom. Thanks to this homemade chicken jerky recipe, you’re actually encouraging healthy chewing too. Chicken is a good source of protein for puppies and chicken jerky is not as dry compared to beef jerky…making it one of the most enjoyable healthy dog treats!
- 1 lb. of boneless skinless chicken breasts (organic chicken preferred)
- 1 tbsp. of smooth all-natural peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp. of soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. of water
What to Do:
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix soy sauce and peanut butter. This will be your jerky marinade. Add the water to make a paste.
- Coat the chicken with the jerky marinade and place in the freezer for an hour.
- Take out the chicken from the freezer and cut as thin as you can.
- Place each chicken strip on the baking sheet. Do not layer on top of each other.
- Bake jerky for 2 hours and cool before serving.
8. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies | Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
If you plan to use pumpkin for homemade dog food or treats, always use canned pumpkin as it contains less sugar. Canned pumpkin helps with constipation and diarrhea and is packed with beta-carotene and fiber. However, little puppies can only eat two to three teaspoons a day so don’t overfeed your pooch with this treat.
What You’ll Need:
- ⅔ cup of pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup of all-natural chunky peanut butter
- 2 eggs, large
- 2½ cups of whole wheat flour
What to Do:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line the baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick baking paper.
- Put the pumpkin puree, eggs, and peanut butter in a mixing bowl and beat.
- Add flour into the mixture and mix well.
- Dust your work surface with flour and then roll out the dough to at least 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies with a cookie cutter and put cookies on the baking sheet, at least 1 inch apart of each other.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Watch this video to make your own healthy and natural dog treats!
Nothing beats healthy dog treats if you need to reward your little pup for a job well done or just as a delicious snack in the afternoon. To be sure that you know every ingredient that’s in those dog treats, it’s best to bake or make these healthy dog treats yourself. These recipes of healthy pet snacks are very easy to do and fun to make and surely, your furry friend will love you for it! Happy Snacking!
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