healthy homemade dog treats with blueberries

By Isabella Storyclaire

last updated September 17, 2024

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Blueberry Dog Treats

These homemade blueberry dog treats are made with dried blueberries, oats, and peanut butter.

The best thing about these all-natural dog treats is that they are less expensive than store-bought and have simple ingredients with no preservatives. They are actually pretty nutritious for your dog!

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The Best Things About These Cookie Dog Treats

Did you know that blueberries are high in antioxidants and low in sugar? Thats why blueberry treats for dogs are so good for them!

These are the best DIY dog treats because they are super-easy to make and use only whole ingredients. In fact, Ill share more information about the health benefits before we get to the recipe.

I prefer to make my healthy dog treats because I can control exactly what I put into them. No more mystery ingredients or wondering if they are safe for my pets. I know these are healthy for them!

Plus, not only do the blueberries add essential nutrients, but they add a delightful color as well. These are fancy dog treats especially when you use the bone-shaped cookie cutter.

Ready to make some cute dog treats? Keep reading!

Blueberry 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 post. First, I want to share some additional information about the ingredients I used in the best homemade dog treats youll ever make.

Heres a list of what you need. If you want to make organic dog treats, make sure you buy all organic ingredients.

Dried blueberries use unsweetened dried blueberries or dried blueberries sweetened with apple juice. Avoid ones with added sugar.
Quick-cooking oats If you dont have quick-cooking oats, just use a food processor to chop up some old-fashioned or steel-cut oats.
All-purpose flour Want to make these treats gluten-free? Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour instead.
Eggs to bind the dough.
Peanut butter If your pet has a peanut allergy, use a different type of nut butter or sunflower butter instead. Always use nut butter with no sugar added.
Water for adding moisture to the dough.

Ingredient Notes

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

Fresh or frozen blueberries may be substituted for dehydrated. They will cause your dough to turn blue and be stickier. You may need to add less water to the dough.

Freeze-dried blueberries may also be substituted for dried/dehydrated. They tend to be lighter and airier so they may crumble when added to the dough. You may need to add more water to the dough.

Difference Between Dried and Dehydrated Blueberries

You can use either dried or dehydrated blueberries in this recipe.

Dried and dehydrated blueberries are essentially the same thing. They have been through a process to remove water.

Air dried and dehydrated blueberries are chewy, dense, and look like small raisins. It takes a long soak in warm water to rehydrate them.

Freeze-dried blueberries are airy and lighter. They rehydrate faster and retain their original shape.

Serving Size

How many homemade dog treats should you give your dog at once? That depends on what else they ate that day.

Dogs shouldnt overeat too many carbs even healthy ones from flour and blueberries. For this reason, I suggest only giving your pup one treat per day.

Equipment Needed

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

How to Make Blueberry 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.

In a small bowl, mix together the eggs and peanut butter. Use a hand mixer or a whisk for this step.

In a medium bowl, combine flour and quick oats.

Add the peanut butter and egg mixture to the flour and oat mixture.

Pour about half of the water into the bowl.

Using your hands or a large spoon, combine the ingredients. The dough will begin to form. Continue until well combined adding more water as needed.

Add the dried blueberries to the dough.

Push the dough down and onto the blueberries and work with your hands to combine them.

With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about to inch thickness, according to your preference.

Use a cookie cutter to cut out the dog treats from the dough.

Place the cutout dough on a non-stick baking sheet. You can also an aluminum baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove the dog treats from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool.

How to Store Baked Blueberry Dog Treats

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

Can humans eat these blueberry dog treats?

They sure can! Everything in the crunchy dog treats is safe for human consumption. However, people probably wont like them since they are not sweet.

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Blueberry Dog Treats

Homemade blueberry dog treats made with oats, eggs, and peanut butter.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (no sugar or sweetener)
2 eggs
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
cup water
1 cup dried blueberries unsweetened

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small bowl, mix together eggs and peanut butter using a whisk or hand mixer.
In a medium bowl, combine flour and oats.
Add the peanut butter and egg mixture to the flour and oat mixture.
Add half of the water.
Using your hands or a large spoon, combine the ingredients. The dough will begin to form. Continue until the dough is well combined and adding more water as needed.
Add the dried blueberries.
Push the dough down and onto the blueberries and work with your hands to incorporate the blueberries into the dough.
Place the dough on a work surface.
Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about to -inch thickness, to your preference.
Use a cookie cutter to cut out the dog treats.
Place the cut out pieces on a non-stick baking sheet. You can also use an aluminum baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove the dog treats from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

The recipe makes about 20 treats with a 3-inch cookie cutter. The actual quantity will vary depending on the cutter.You can gather the dough scraps, shape them into another dough ball, and then re-roll the dough to make more treats.Store the treats in an air-tight container.Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol because the sweetener is toxic to dogs.

Nutrition

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Easy 4-Ingredient Blueberry Dog Treats made with whole wheat flour, coconut oil, eggs and blueberries. The perfect healthy treat for your dog.

I love to make homemade treats for Layla! Shes so easy to please, hehe. Shes loving these Whole Wheat Blueberry Treats.According to The American Kennel Club, blueberries are a great treat for dogs! Just as we benefit from the fiber and antioxidants so do our four legged friends

They are really simple to make with only 4 ingredients whole wheat flour, coconut oil, eggs and blueberries! Melt the coconut oil, mix with the flour, add in the eggs 1 at a time, fold in the blueberries and they are ready to roll, cut and bake!

The dough can get a little sticky so make sure you flour your working surface and rolling pin You can cut them into any shape, but I love these little dog bone cookie cutters, you can find them here!

If your pup is like Layla they may not last long, hehe. But, if you are looking to prolong the freshness store them in an airtight container or better yet keep them in the freezer!

Getting Layla to pose for a treat while I take a photo reminds me why I prefer my photography subjects to be inanimate, hehe!

The photo above took lots of outtakes.

Bird!

And some treat snatchings!

I hope your pups enjoy them just as much as Layla!

Disclaimer: This recipe is made with ingredients that are considered to be dog friendly. However, every dog is different and may have allergies or intolerances to specific ingredients.

Description

Easy 4-Ingredient Blueberry Dog Treats made with whole wheat flour, coconut oil, eggs and blueberries. The perfect healthy treat for your dog.

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp whole wheat flour

2 eggs

1/2 cup blueberries, halved

Preheat oven to 350F

Put coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl

Microwave 30 seconds until melted

Add 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, mix until fully combined

Add eggs 1 at a time

Fold in blueberries

Using your hands, form dough into a ball

Roll out dough on a floured surface, sprinkling dough with flour if it is sticking to rolling pin

Cut treats into shapes using cookie cutters

Place treats on on an oiled baking sheet

Bake for 15 minutes

Cool before giving to your pup!

Store in an air tight container up to 5 days or freeze for extended freshness

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 15
Category: dog treats

Keywords: #homemadedogtreats, #blueberrydogtreats, #ilovemydog

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Easy blueberry dog treats recipe

Blueberry dog treats are a great snack for your pup. Homemade treats are less expensive than store-bought and they are better for your dog. This recipe makes a little over 5 dozen small treats, and they are made with only a handful of ingredients.

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.

You may also be interested in mypeanut butter training treatsand my oatmeal pumpkin dog treatsrecipes. For ease of browsing, you can find all of my homemade dog treat recipes in one place.

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Why you should make this recipe

Vegan These vegan dog treats are perfect for those with food sensitivities they only contain a handful of ingredients and this easy dough comes together quickly with minimal cleanup.
Quick & Easy Made entirely in the food processor, this dough is very easy to work with and gives you two months worth of treats in just over 30 minutes.
Inexpensive This recipe costs a fraction of what you would pay at the pet store for over 5 dozen treats.

Blueberry treats for dogs

If you are looking for low fat dog treats, youve come to the right place. This recipe has a bit of coconut oil in it, but not enough to really move the needle on the fat content.

These banana dog treats have been a big hit with all of the pups Ive given them to.

Many of the biscuits that I make for my pup have pumpkin in them, like these healthy soft dog treats. Theyre perfect for older dogs or those with dental issues.

Can dogs have blueberries?

Yes! Blueberries are a great snack for your pup. This article from the AKC can tell you more. Dogs can eat blueberries in moderation. If you have a very small dog, consider cutting them in half.

One particular point of interest in the article states that adding antioxidants (like those found in blueberries) to a dogs diet reduces the effects of brain aging, which is great if you have asenior dog

Ingredients

All-purpose flour The regular flour that you have in the pantry.
Oats I use old-fashioned oats, you can also use quick-cooking, if that is what you have. Do not used flavored oatmeal or steel-cut.
Flax seed Ground flax seed acts as a binder in the recipe.
Coconut oil Gives these treats a bit of healthy fat and moisture.
Water Helps to bring the dry ingredients together to form a dough.
Fresh blueberries Look for smaller blueberries for these treats.

How to make them

These treats are made in the food processor for quick and easy cleanup.

The first step is grinding the oats for the treats. You can buy oat flour, but this is less expensive. It takes about 2 minutes in the food processor and you get to control how coarse or fine you want the oats.
After the oats are broken down, add the flour and flax seed to the food processor. Pulse to combine.
Add wet ingredients and pulse a few times to incorporate before adding the blueberries.
Then flour the counter, turn out the dough and lightly dust the top of the dough with flour using a small strainer or sieve.
Roll out to desired thickness, cut out treats and place on baking sheet. I recommend baking on parchment paper, especially with these treats. If you have bigger pieces of blueberries, they can stick to the pan.
Gather scraps and re-roll to get the last of the treats cut out.
Bake until light golden brown, then cool before feeding to your dog.
The blueberries give these treats added moisture. If you want a really crunchy treat, increase the baking time by another 5 8 minutes.

These vegan dog treats are perfect for pups with dietary issues. Ive had a few readers message me about egg substitutions for their pups. This treat is egg-free.

It is also helpful for dog owners who are vegan, because they dont have eggs in the house, but still want to spoil their pups.

Blueberry dog treats FAQs

Can dogs eat oatmeal?

Yes! Oatmeal in small quantities is great for dogs with sensitive stomachs. It is also part of a hypoallergenic diet for dogs with food sensitivities.

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Absolutely. You can put them in frozen or if you prefer to thaw, make sure they are drained well. The extra liquid will make the dough gummy and mushy.

How do I store these treats?

These blueberry dog treats are best stored in the refrigerator, or freezer, if you want to keep them for a bit longer.

How long will they stay fresh?

They will last about 7 10 days in the fridge. Freeze them for up to 3 months to extend the life.

Variations and substitutions

If you dont have flax seeds, but you have chia seeds, you can make that substitution. Hemp seeds may also work, though I havent tried it.

You can swap out plain water for broth, but make sure the broth is not made with onions or other ingredients that are toxic to dogs. I keep some vegetable scraps, like carrot peels and broccoli stems to make a quick vegetable broth for treats.

Here is a list of suggested equipment for making your blueberry dog treats.

Food processor Used to grind the oats and mix the dough together.
Measuring cups If you dont have a set, youll need these.
Rubber spatula I prefer these commercial grade spatulas because they are not as flimsy as the ones for regular home use.
Rolling dowel Basically, the perfect rolling pin.
Bone shaped cutters This is the exact set I have. Ive had them for years and they hold up really well to a lot of use. I used the 2 cutter for these treats.

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Easy Blueberry Dog Treats

Cheryl Bennett

Blueberry dog treats are a great snack for your pup that is quick and easy for you.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dog Treats

Cuisine Dog

Servings 62 2 inch treats

Calories 21 kcal

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour + more for flouring countertop
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 tbsp. ground flax seed
2 tbsp. coconut oil melted and cooled
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup blueberries

Preheat oven to 350F / 177C / Gas mark 4.
In the bowl of a food processor, grind one cup of oats until it is almost flour consistency.
Add all purpose flour and ground flax seed to oat flour. Run food processor for 15 30 seconds to combine.
Pour coconut oil and water over flour mixture. Pulse 10 15 times to combine.
Add blueberries and pulse until combined and dough comes together.
Flour counter and turn dough out onto floured surface.
Flour rolling pin and gently roll out dough until it is 1/8" thick.
Use 2 inch cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Gather dough scraps, re-roll and cut treats out from remaining dough.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 25 minutes.
Cool completely before giving to your pup.

I use a small sifter to dust the dough, this helps control the amount of flour.Store treats in the refrigerator for 7 10 days. Freeze treats for up to 3 months.Yield will vary depending on the cookie cutter you use, and also the thickness of your dough.

Serving: 1treatCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1g

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Originally published 5/21/21.