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Banana Dog Treats

These homemade banana dog treats are made with oatmeal, egg, and cinnamon.

These dog banana treats look so yummy, you might be tempted to eat them. They are some of the best-tasting dog treats that I have made and they are good for your pup too! These amazing dog treats arent just delicious, they are healthy and good for dogs too.

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The Best Things About These Banana Treats for Dogs

There are lots of things I love about these dog-safe treats. Not only are they super-easy to make, but they use ingredients that you probably already have around the house.

These custom dog treats are made with whole ingredients that will fuel your dog with the nutrition they need. There arent any empty calories in these biscuits! In fact, Ill share the nutrition information about these cute dog treats later on in this post.

Banana dog treats are some of the best healthy dog treats you can make. You know your dogs health the best so alter the recipe to fit their dietary needs.

I might be biased, but these are some of the best dairy-free dog treats I have ever made. As they baked, my dogs could smell them and started to pace around the kitchen.

The recipe for the best crunchy dog treats is just a little further below. First, heres more about the ingredients and why I chose to use them.

Benefits of Bananas

I used bananas in this homemade dog treats recipe because it adds a touch of sweetness and a bunch of nutrition.

Not only are bananas an excellent source of potassium and vitamin C (which helps their immune system) but they are rich in magnesium too. Magnesium is really important because it helps you dog absorb other vitamins efficiently and helps them grow strong bones.

Benefits of Oatmeal

Did you know that oatmeal has lots of healthy nutrients? Thats why oatmeal treats for dogs are so good for them!

The most obvious benefit is that oats are an alternative to wheat for dogs that are sensitive or gluten intolerant.

Beyond that, it also has vitamin B which helps your pet maintain a healthy coat. Its also a good source of omega-6 fatty acids that helps keep a dogs skin strong and healthy.

The soluble fiber in rolled oats helps dogs regulate their blood glucose levels. It also helps your pup if they are having irregular bowel movements that fiber will keep them regular for sure!

Banana Dog Treats Recipe Ingredients

The entire list of ingredients and the step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. First, I want to share some extra information about the ingredients I used in these cookie dog treats.

Heres a list of what you need. Use organic ingredients if you want to make organic dog treats.

• Bananas Since you will be mashing the bananas in the batter, try to use ones that are really ripe.
• Oatmeal Use old-fashioned or rolled oats. If you use quick-cooking oats, the treats wont be as crispy.
• Oat Flour You can buy oat flour or make your own.
• Egg The egg binds the dough and gives the treats a little boost of protein.
• Coconut Oil This is really healthy for your dog, giving them the healthy fats they need.
• Cinnamon If you dont have cinnamon, leave it out. Do not substitute with allspice or nutmeg since nutmeg is toxic to dogs.

Ingredient Notes

When you make this easy dog treats recipe, here are a few more notes to keep in mind.

To make your own oat flour, add 3 cups of rolled oats to a blender or food processor. Blend until it has a powder consistency.

Old fashioned oats and rolled oats are the same. So you can get either type of oatmeal to make the treats.

You can use quick-cooking oats but the treats will be moister and softer.

Do not use instant or steel-cut oats for this recipe.

Serving Size

How many homemade dog treats should you give your dog at once? That depends on what else they ate that day. This might be a healthier treat, but it is still a treat.

Treats should be a sometimes food, not their main source of calories.

Dogs shouldnt overeat too many carbs even healthy ones from bananas and oatmeal. For this reason, I suggest only giving your spoiled hound one treat per day.

Equipment Needed

You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make homemade dog treats with bananas. You can use any regular cookie cutters but dog-shaped ones give these treats a fun look.

How to Make Banana Dog Treats

These are the recipe steps and photos of the process for making the treats. I hope they help you make this healthy dog treats recipe!

You can scroll down to the bottom of this article for a printable recipe card.

1. In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork.

1. Blend or stir an egg and melted coconut oil into the mashed bananas. Use a hand mixer or a spoon for this step.

1. Add the rolled oats, oat flour and cinnamon.

1. Mix until a dough forms.

1. Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface and flatten the dough evenly with your hands or a rolling pin.

1. Cut out the dog treats with a cookie cutter and place them on a greased baking sheet or use parchment paper or silicone mat to cover the baking sheet.

1. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

1. Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack to cool.

How to Store Baked Banana Dog Treats

Store the baked banana treats in a container for dog treats. A dog treat jar is best so they are not mistaken for human treats. Here are some cute ones on Amazon:

Can humans eat these dog banana cookies?

Yep, they sure can! All the ingredients in these banana treats for dogs are safe for human consumption. Since they are not sweet, folks probably wont like them. I suggest making Banana Oatmeal Cookies for people.

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Banana Dog Treats

Crunchy homemade banana dog treats with oatmeal and cinnamon.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled Oats
• 2 cups Oat Flour
• 1 Egg
• 3 Bananas ripe
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork.

• Blend or stir the egg and melted coconut oil into the banana mixture. Use a hand mixer or a spoon for this step.

• Add the rolled oats, oat flour and cinnamon a little at a time and combine well until a dough forms.

• Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface.

• Flatten the dough evenly with your hands or a rolling pin to about to inch thickness.

• Using a cookie cutter, cut out the dog treats and place them on a greased baking sheet or use parchment paper to cover the baking sheet.

• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

• Place the baked treats on a wire rack to cool.

Notes

To make your own oat flour, add 3 cups of rolled oats to a blender or food processor and blend until powder consistency is reached.Store baked banana dog treats in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Peanut butter banana dog treats

Homemade peanut butter banana dog treatsare super simple and ready from start to finish in about 30 minutes. This easy 4 ingredient dog biscuit will be your pups new favorite snack.

Homemade dog treat recipes are easy, and less expensive than store-bought. Plus, you can customize them to your dogs personal tastes. Your pup may also like my banana dog treats or my pumpkin peanut butter dog treat recipes.

Ill give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success. Read on for this info as well as the recipe. If youd like to skip straight to the recipe, use the jump to recipe button at the top of the post.

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Why you should make this recipe

• Quick & Easy These 4 ingredient dog treats are done from start to finish in about 30 minutes.
• Inexpensive A batch of homemade peanut butter banana dog treats is less expensive than a bag of store-bought treats.
• Make ahead You can make the dough ahead of time and bake the next day. You can also bake these treats and store them in the fridge or freezer.

Ingredients

• Peanut Butter Any brand of peanut butter will do. However, please make sure that it does NOT contain xylitol. That is a sugar substitute and is extremely toxic for dogs. Even a small amount can hurt them, so please read the label.
• Banana Naturally sweet, its a tasty addition to the dog cookies.
• Oats I used old fashioned oats.
• Egg This helps to bind the treats, just as it would in regular baking. Plus, its added protein for the pup.
• Water You may or may not need a tablespoon or two of water to moisten your dough.

OMG!!! My baby girl Indica loves these biscuits! She is a 7 month old Mini Schnauzer and sometimes mischievous terriers are hard to train. Well these treats have made our training sessions much easier! Thanks a million for sharing.

-Amber

Peanut butter dog biscuits

Like most dogs, Sugar is a fan of peanut butter and since Im trying out a few new flavor combinations, this one was a no brainer.

Making treats for your dog is no more difficult than a batch of cookies. Plus, there are so many options when you make them yourself.

If your dog has any sensitivities or allergies, you can easily avoid those and make them as healthy as possible for your pet. For sensitive tummy issues as well as banishing puppy breath, try this fresh breath dog biscuit recipe.

You can cater to your pets specific needs with DIY dog treats, especially those on a hypoallergenic diet or those with dietary restrictions.

Recently, I made Oatmeal Pumpkin Dog Treats for Sugar and tested them out on almost a dozen different dogs. They were loved by every single dog, even the picky ones.

Cookie cutters for Dog treats

This is the set of cookie cutters that I have. They are inexpensive and work like a charm. They cut neat, clean edges, which make pretty treats.

This counts for something in my book, especially if you are giving them as gifts.

Plus, they are easy to clean, which is also important. How many times have you had to dig dough out of a metal cookie cutter to clean it? At least a few dozen for me and it is something that makes me crazy, so I appreciate not having to do it.

Peanut butter banana dog treats

These peanut butter banana oat dog treats are really good. I have tasted them, so I can say that honestly. The best part about making dog treats yourself is knowing exactly what is in them.

They taste like an unsweetened peanut butter oatmeal cookie. Remember, these are for your dogs palate and not a human palate. They should not contain sweeteners.

Knowing what is in their treats because you made them yourself takes away any concerns of recalls on products for contaminations and worries about what is in their food that might not be very good for them.

The combination of banana and peanut butter smells amazing while it is in the oven, so dont be surprised if your dog starts lingering around the kitchen.

How to make peanut butter banana dog treats

For these treats, Ive used old-fashioned oats instead of flour as the base. Youll need to grind the oats a bit to make them finer.

1. Run the food processor for a few minutes to break up the oats.
2. Once you have ground the oats into a finer texture, add the banana, egg and peanut butter.
3. Blend until the dough is uniform. If your dough is a bit too dry, add in a tablespoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
4. Then turn the dough out onto a floured countertop to roll out and cut treats.
5. Place treats on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 16 18 minutes.

To make these treats shiny on top, I brushed them with an egg wash. I dont normally do this, but I wanted to make them pretty for the photos.

If you are giving them away, its a nice touch and it makes them look extra special.

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Peanut butter banana dog treats FAQs

How long do these treats stay fresh?

If properly stored, in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they will last up to 2 weeks.

Can I use quick cooking oats?

Yes. I use old-fashioned oats, but you can use a quick cooking variety if thats what you have. You cannot use steel-cut oats, as those are entirely different.

Can I freeze these peanut butter banana dog treats?

Yes! They freeze really well. Store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to store homemade dog treats

I recommend storing them in the refrigerator for up to a week or so. You can also freeze them and take out a few at a time, which is what I do most of the time.

If you live in a cooler, less humid climate, you can store these treats in a cute dog treat jar on the counter for a few days, before moving them to the fridge or freezer.

Keep a handful in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge and store the remaining treats in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Variations and Substitutions

• Oats Substitute old-fashioned oats with quick cooking oats. The texture isnt exactly the same, but it will work.
• Egg If your pup is allergic to chicken/eggs, you can substitute with a chia seed egg. Mix 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water and let it gel. This usually takes about 5 minutes. Then, mix it into the dough.
• Banana No ripe banana? No worries. Add 3/4 cup baked sweet potato instead.
• Peanut butter Worried about your peanut butter? This peanut butter for dogs is perfect for these peanut butter banana dog treats.

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Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

Cheryl Bennett

Homemade peanut butter banana dog treats for your furry family member.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 23 minutes mins

Course Dog Treats

Cuisine Dog

Servings 90 small treats

Calories 18 kcal

• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 banana
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp. flour if necessary
• * 1 2 tbsp. water if needed

• Preheat oven to 350F (176C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat, set aside.

• Add oats to the bowl of a food processor.

• Let machine run for 2 3 minutes, until oats are almost flour consistency with a few big pieces left.

• Add peanut butter, banana and egg to food processor.

• Mix until dough looks uniform. *If dough seems a bit dry, add a tablespoon or two of water and blend until desired consistency.

• Turn the dough out onto the countertop.

• If the dough is too sticky to work with sprinkle the countertop with a tablespoon or two of flour, and work some of the flour from the counter into the dough until it is no longer sticky.

• Roll the dough out to roughly 1/8" thick.

• Cut treats out with cookie cutter and place on baking sheet. Bake for 16 18 minutes, rotate trays halfway through.

• Cool completely before giving to your dog.

Dogs with Dental Issues or Senior Dogs

You can bake treats for 14 16 minutes for a softer treat. Make sure treats are baked all the way through before removing tray from oven.I used the smallest cookie cutter in the set (2") and the recipe made 90. If you use a larger cutter, you will have fewer treats.*To make CRUNCHY dog treats, bake for 25 28 minutes. Check them around 22 24 minutes to make sure they aren't burning. You can also Bake for 22 24 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the door cracked with a wooden spoon and let them dry out and cool down in the oven.

Serving: 1gCalories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 5mg

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