easy homemade dog treats with bananas

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

3-ingredient homemade dog treats made with old-fashioned rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and banana. Perfect for your pups and human-friendly, too!

Hello!

This post is a little different but if you live with a furry friend or see one on the regular then theyre going to love it so you should stick around.

Its Harpers third birthday today so I thought we should celebrate!

For the past three years Ive been making her these super simple baked dog treats to ring in her big day.

Each year I have to dig it up the recipe to make and share, so Im finally sharing here so none of us lose it ever again!

Its hard to forget, because these biscuits are done in under 30 minutes with clean pantry ingredients.

You just need peanut butter, banana, and oatmeal to make these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats for a happy pup.

And if youre so inclined, theyre absolutely human-friendly too, for a lower sugar cookie snack!

What is it about peanut butter that dogs LOVE so much?

If theres PB on a spoon in the open dishwasher, Harper makes a beeline for it, licking and lapping until I shut the door closed and scold her.

When friends come over and Harper *wont stop* begging for attention, the only solution is tucking a heaping spoonful of peanut butter into the center of a Kong for Harper to riddle over for hours to come.

Or at least 20 minutes.

Anyway, I get it, Harper.

Peanut butter is delicious particularly when baked into cookies!

What ingredients are dog-friendly?

I get asked a lot if Harper eats a vegan diet.

The short answer is no.

But guys, she sure does love peanut butter, banana, and oats.

She takes after her momma.

She doesnt, however, love greens, no matter how much I will her to pick up the spinach and kale that falls to the floor during my recipe shoots.

(I mean, whats the point if they cant double up as your vacuum cleaner?! I KID.)

The long answer is that I want her be able to eat all of the things that growing healthy pups need.

Just because she isnt plant-based doesnt mean I dont check out the ingredients that go into her food, making sure she has clean options in her bowl, too!

These treats are the kind of reward you can feel good placing in your dogs bowl (or on their snout if youve watched our circus act on Instagram).

What You Need to Make 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Lets start with our quality of ingredients.

Harper had digestive troubles as a puppy, and in the beginning she had to eat a special food to heal her tummy.

Ever since then, Im cautious about what we give her and what quantity.

With these cookies, I made sure the ingredients are 100% dog safe and friendly!

You need:

• super ripe banana (the riper the better!)
• natural peanut butter (no added oils, sugars, preservatives, or flavoring, please!)
• gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats (or you can sub oat flour, instead!)

I opted to make my own oat flour for this recipe, but you can also buy store-bought oat flour to eliminate using the blender.

Thats it! No added sugars, no rising agents, no oils, no gluten, no surprises.

How to Make Homemade Dog Treats

The method is simple you just smash everything together in a large mixing bowl until you have a workable pliable peanut butter-y dough.

Depending on the size of your banana(s), you may need to add a little extra peanut butter (say 1-2 TBSP) to add more moisture to the batter.

You want to add more peanut butter if youre dough if dry and crumbly dont worry, your pup will thank you later.

Next you roll the dough out on a floured surface or a large sheet of parchment paper.

I didnt measure, but Id say 1/4 thick dough is about what to aiming for.

How to cut your treats into fun shapes

Now heres the fun part!

We cut the dough into cookie cutter shapes I love these bones shapes in different sizes!

If youre in a hurry, you can skip the cookie cutting altogether and instead roll the dough into 1 balls and flatten with your hands to make a totally respectable circular treat.

Im guessing your pup wont care what shape theyre in but I, of course, am partial to the bone shapes for presentation!

Its all too easy to over-bake these treats, so watch them closely around the 15 minute mark.

The cookies are done when golden brown underneath.

They may seem fragile to the touch, but they firm up when outside the oven for a few minutes.

Make sure to allow them to cool completely before serving to yourself or your furry friend!

Why Make 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats are the perfect clean dog treat to spoil your pup!

Theyre ideal to make as a homemade gift to a dog-lover for a birthday or seasonal holiday!

They keep for several weeks refrigerated and for one week at room temp.

If you want to make for multiple pooches, simply double or triple the recipe for treats for days.

When I make them for Harper I like to make a huge batch and save the cookies in the fridge for weeks to come.

She loves it!

These cookies are also totally human-friendly if youre looking for a lower sugar peanut-butter banana snack cookie.

Make a batch for meal prep and you and your pup can duke it out for the last peanut butter banana treat.

If you make these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats, let me know!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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For more healthy homemade dog treats, check out my Vegan Sweet Potato Dog Chews.

For some easy human-friendly cookies, try my Almond Butter Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies,Dark Chocolate Chunk Muesli Snack Cookies, and4-Ingredient Maple Sesame Tahini Cookies.

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XO Lauren

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3-ingredient homemade dog treats made with old-fashioned rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and banana. Perfect for your pups and human-friendly, too!

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 large ripe banana (or 2 medium bananas), smashed

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Blitz the oats in a blender until you have a fine flour, or, alternatively, use oat flour instead. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, smash the peanut butter and ripe banana. And the oat flour and smash with a fork until the dough is thick and well combined. If its crumbly, add 2-4 Tablespoons more peanut butter and recombine. You want the dough to be firm, sticky, and pliable
4. Roll dough into a thin slab, about ~1/4 inch thick, and cut into shapes with a cookie cookie. Alternatively, you can roll them into ~1 Tablespoon balls and flatten with your hands for a simple circular cookie.
5. Bake for ~15 minutes until lightly brown underneath. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before sampling or sharing with your pup!
6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Category: Dog Treats
• Method: Oven-Bake
• Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free

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Recipe: Homemade Banana Dog Treats

If you have some old bananas on your sideboard that are starting to turn brown, you may be thinking of making banana bread.

While that's a great idea for your human family members, these homemade banana dog treats are another great way to use up the aging fruit.

Bananas are a great addition to your pet's diet as long as you feed them in moderation.

They are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals like biotin, potassium, and copper.

Bananas are also high in fiber, which is good for your pup's digestion.

They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but they are a bit high in sugar.

That's why it's important to feed these treats in moderation. As with dog treats, you don't want to add too many unnecessary calories to your dog's diet.

My favorite thing about making homemade dog treats is that you can customize them to your pet's needs.

For example, if you're doing training work and feeding lots of treats daily, you can make them very small.

Even if you're not feeding them as training treats, you can cater the size of the treats to your pet. I make a variety of sizes because I have multiple dogs.

Homemade Banana Dog Treats Recipe

This homemade dog treat recipe uses just 5 ingredients. It's easy to make and great for dogs with food allergies and sensitivities.

If your dog is allergic to oats, you could substitute quinoa flakes or rice bran for them.

You could also substitute mashed sweet potato, canned pumpkin, plain yogurt,or applesauce for the banana.

I like to make different variations of this recipe to keep the treats appealing to my dogs and add different nutritional benefits to their diets.

Recipe: Homemade Banana Dog Treats

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As I mentioned, you can cater homemade dog food and dog treat recipes to meet your pet's specific needs. If your dog needs a grain-free recipe, you could use almond or coconut flour in place of the oats.

Be sure to check the nutritional information below, and do not feed too many of these treats in one day. As with any dog treats, feeding too many will add unnecessary calories to your dog's diet.

You'll need to increase your pet's activity level in order to burn off extra calories. It's important to keep your pet lean and prevent obesity.

• Author: Samantha Randall
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 72 treats 1x
• Category: Baked Treats
• Method: Oven Baked
• Cuisine: Dog Treats

• 3 1/2 cups oats
• 3 medium bananas
• 2 tbsp. raw honey
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed

Preheat your oven to 350.

Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add the honey, oats, cinnamon and flaxseed to the bowl.

Mix to combine. You want the dough to hold together, but you don't want it to be too wet.

If it's not holding together, add some water 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the right consistency. If the mixture is too wet, add more oats1 tablespoon at a time until you get the right consistency.

You can roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and use cookie cutters to form the treats into cute shapes. You can also drop small spoonfuls of the dough onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

I use a small ice cream scoop to form the treats. No matter what you do, place the cookies on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Bake the treats for about 15 minutes. The bigger you make the treats, the longer you'll need to bake them.

When they begin to turn light brown, you'll know they are finished baking.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 treat
• Calories: 45
• Sugar: 2.9 g
• Sodium: 1 mg
• Fat: .8 g
• Carbohydrates: 9.2 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 1.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

How to store: Leftover homemade dog treats can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 12-14 days.

Remember that homemade treats do not contain the preservatives that store-bought products do.

They will not last as long. However, you can freeze these treats in an airtight container for up to three months.

For More Information

We publish many homemade dog food and treat recipes every month. For more recipes, pet food cooking tips, and advice, see our Recipes section.

If you're new to the home-cooked dog food world, I recommend you read more about How Much To Feed to understand serving sizes, What Supplements To Use to create well-balanced meals, and How To Store for tips on simple and easy homemade dog food storing in a fridge or a freezer.