Name: Easy Healthy DIY Dog Treats Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter; 1/3 cup pumpkin puree; 1 large egg; 1 1/4 cup almond flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill Super Fine); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/3 cup natural peanut butter; 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

This Easy, Healthy DIY Dog Treats recipe uses just six ingredients: peanut butter, pumpkin, almond flour, egg, cinnamon, and turmeric! If you choose to make the optional glaze, you’ll also need some coconut oil. My dog loves their peanut butter flavor and softer texture; perfect for older dogs who don’t like super-crunchy dog treats.

While I don’t make our pup homemade dog treats every day of the week, I do try to make him his favorite homemade dog food recipe as often as possible! He just loves this simple stovetop homemade dog food recipe, so I thought it was time to add a fun dog biscuit recipe to the menu!

Made with peanut butter and pumpkin, these healthy homemade dog treats are quick to make (no cookie cutters required) and can be finished with an optional turmeric glaze if you’re feeling extra fancy. They’re pretty much like a homemade peanut butter cookie but for your dog (if you’d like one for yourself, this is the peanut butter cookie recipe I recommend for humans, lol!).

homemade peanut butter dog treats stacked in a pile

How To Make Homemade Dog Treats

Your dog is going to be so excited about these Homemade Dog Treats! I mean, what dog wouldn’t love a peanut butter dog treat with pumpkin and cinnamon?! And you’re going to love just how easy they are to make! Here’s what you do:

A quick note about the peanut butter! Look for a brand that is all-natural with no added oils or sugars. This is the one I buy, but you can also make your peanut butter from scratch (it’s actually very easy to do).

all ingredients mixed in a bowl — Combine peanut butter, pumpkin puree, egg, cinnamon, and turmeric in a bowl and mix well.

DIY dog treats shaped into rounds — Shape the dog treats into small rounds and create a criss-cross pattern on top with a fork.

DIY dog treats freshly baked on a baking sheet — Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and set through.

Freshly glazed homemade dog treast — Once your DIY Dog Treats have cooled, drizzle the peanut butter glaze over the top.

Optional Peanut Butter Turmeric Glaze:

I like to top these dog treats with a fun and flavorful glaze! All you do is combine peanut butter, coconut oil, and turmeric in a small bowl until you have a thin glaze. Transfer the glaze to an airtight baggie, snip off a tiny corner, and drizzle it in a zig-zag pattern over the cooled peanut butter dog treats.

You will notice that the glaze will be set up in about 30 minutes. It will not harden, but it does dry.

This step is 100% optional! It’s fun, tasty, and very doable, BUT not necessary. If you want to keep this dog treat recipe super simple, skip the glaze.

*Note: the texture of this dog treat is firm but soft (similar to peanut butter cookies). I wanted to make a treat that all doggies could enjoy – even older doggies who may have more sensitive teeth. If your dog loves a super crunchy treat, serve these peanut butter and pumpkin dog treats straight from the freezer as they will have more of a dog-biscuit texture (nice and crunchy!).

DIY dog treats stored in a glass container — Once the dog treats are cooled and glazed, store them in an airtight container in your fridge for 2 weeks.

my dog, Charlie — Our boy, Charlie, is enjoying the crisp, fresh air… his favorite!

I hope your pup enjoys this easy, healthy DIY dog treat recipe as much as Charlie does! Watch the video below if you’re a visual learner; I walk you through the recipe step by step.

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Easy Healthy DIY Dog Treats Recipe

Attention fur parents! Your pups are going to love these DIY Dog Treats! They are quick and easy to make with nutrient-rich ingredients and a great way to let your pup know how much they’re loved.

Course: dog treats

Cuisine: dog food

Author: Dani Spies

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: treats

Calories: 86kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 1/4 cup almond flour I use Bob’s Red Mill Super Fine
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Optional Glaze

1/3 cup natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and set aside. In a medium-sized bowl combine combine peanut butter, pumpkin puree and egg; stir until well combined. You can use a hand-held electric mixer, if preferred.
Add in almond flour, cinnamon, and turmeric and stir again until everything has come together into a dough. NOTE: The dough will be sticky.
Scoop a heaping teaspoon of dough into your palms and gently roll and shape into a disc-shaped cookie. Place on the baking sheet and continue until you have 20 cookies on the tray. Use a fork to create a crisscross on top of each treat. It helps if the fork is wet so it doesn’t stick to the dough.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the dog treats are set and golden brown around the edges.
Optional: Combine peanut butter, melted coconut and turmeric in a small bowl and mix well. Transfer into a small zip-top bag, remove all the air and seal. Cut a tiny piece off of the corner and drizzle the glaze over each cookie.

Notes

This is a sticky dough, I find shaping the treats with slightly damp hands helps prevent the dough from sticking to my hands.

The glaze is fun (and tasty!) and while it will firm up, it does remain soft, so if you add the glaze, be sure to store the treats in the fridge.

Store the treats in an airtight container for up to three days on the counter, one week in the fridge, and three months in the freezer.

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