Are homemade dog treats healthy?

The best part about making homemade dog treats is you know exactly what is going in them. A lot of store bought dog treats are filled with preservatives, filler and unknown ingredients making homemade treats a better choice.

Can dogs have all-purpose flour?

Yes, dogs can have all-purpose flour as long as they are not allergic. If you need to you can switch out whole-wheat flour for all-purpose flour in this recipe. Whole-wheat flour has more nutritional value so it's a better choice.

How many homemade dog treats can I give me dog?

Well there is no set amount for how many dog treats to give a dog and it will depend on your dog's size, age and if it's in training or not. A good rule of thumb is 10% of the dogs daily calories.

How long will homemade dog treats last?

Homemade dog treats will last one-two weeks stored in a jar away from direct sunlight. Or they can be frozen in an airtight freezer bag for up to two months.

4 Ingredients Homemade Dog Treats

Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 1 review

Super simple, healthy homemade dog treats for your puppy using only 4 ingredients.

Author: Alie Romano
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 30 1x
Category: Dog Treats
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Units Scale

2/3 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup all-natural chunky peanut butter
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a mixing bowl beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs for approx. 1-2 minutes. Add flour and mix to combine.
Roll out dough approx. 1/4 inch thick on a prepared work surface.
Using a cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place 1 inch apart on your baking sheet.
Bake for approx. 20-25 minutes. (depending on the size of your shapes).
Let cookies cool before giving one to your pup.

Notes

Cookies will last a week in a jar or in the freezer for up to two months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit
Calories: 59
Sugar: 0.4g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 1.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.3g
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8.9g
Fiber: 0.6g
Protein: 2.2g
Cholesterol: 12mg

Keywords: Dog Treats, Dog Biscuits

Find it online: https://bakingforfriends.com/4-ingredients-homemade-dog-treats/