The Best Oatmeal Banana Dog Treats
Looking for a fun way to spoil your dog? Make them their very own Oatmeal Banana Dog Treats! Not only are they super easy to make, but they’re also healthy and delicious. Best of all, these homemade dog treats are full of safe ingredients for your precious pup.
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Why Make Dog Biscuits
The one thing I love about making these peanut butter banana dog treats is the fact I know exactly what my dog is eating. I have all the nutrition information right here, I’m using safe ingredients for dog treats and my dog seems to love these cookies more than any store-bought treats we’ve tried.
So what are you waiting for, grab that bunch of ripe bananas and follow this delicious recipe that my pup loves!
The Difference Between Good Dog Treats And Bad Dog Treats
One of the biggest concerns pet owners have when it comes to their dogs is what kind of treats they should be giving them. Let’s face it, not all dog treats are created equal and there are a lot of unhealthy ingredients in some of those commercial treats.
That’s why I always recommend making your own dog treats and cookies at home. But what makes a dog treat good and what makes a bad dog treat?
Get the low down
Good Dog Treats
Good Dog Treats are made using natural ingredients. They are typically lower in fat and calories, and they don’t contain any artificial flavors or colors.
Most importantly, good dog treats are made with your dog’s health in mind.
Bad Dog Treats
Bad dog treats would include anything that is not chemical or preservative-free. When preservatives are added to dog treats they remove important nutrients and can also introduce toxins to your pet’s body. Toxins can lead to poor health in pets and even worse, can in some cases cause death.
Banana Dog Treat Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 banana
- ¼ cup peanut butter
Supplies Needed For This Easy Oatmeal Dog Treat Recipe
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
- Dog bone cookie cutter.
If you want to buy a bone-shaped mold or cookie cutter set there are a few fantastic ones available on Amazon. Here are my favorites:
Puppy Dog Paw and Puppy Dog Bone Mold
TIPS FOR MAKING PEANUT BUTTER BANANA DOG TREATS
Since you only need three easy ingredients, this is a pretty simple dog treats recipe to make! My biggest tip is to be certain that you mash everything together well so that there aren’t any issues with the dog biscuits falling apart or clumping together.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BANANA DOG TREATS
So here is a step-by-step guide to show you how to make these delicious oatmeal banana dog treats. This recipe yields around 30 dog biscuits.
STEP 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
STEP 2: Grind the rolled oats
You’re going to grind the oats into a flour texture using a blender or food processor.
STEP 3: Prepare the banana
Grab a banana and mash it in a large bowl.
Step 4: Combine With Peanut Butter
Add the oats that you’ve ground and the peanut butter. Mix well in a large mixing bowl.
Step 5: Roll Out Your Dog Cookies
Put a piece of parchment paper on the counter and roll half of the mixture out until it’s 1/4 inch thick.
Step 6: Cut Out Your Homemade Treats
Take your bone-shaped cookie cutter and cut out your banana dog treats. a cookie sheet and put parchment paper on it. Put the cut-out bones on top.
Step 7: Bake Your Dog Treats
Put in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
Once cooked, remove and allow your cookies to cool completely for 1 hour Do I Store Homemade Dog Treats?
You can store the treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks! Now your dogs can enjoy these chewy oatmeal banana dog treats!
Treats Your Dog Loves
Making treats your Dog loves is a great idea, especially if they are a picky eater. My senior Dog Casper can be fussy when it comes to food, so having dog treat recipes that I know he loves can be super useful.
Homemade Oatmeal Banana Dog Treats
The best peanutbutter, oatmeal and banana dog biscuits you can make. Great treats for your precious dog.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1 banana
- ¼ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- You're going to grind the oats into a flour texture using a blender or food processor.
- Grab a banana and mash it in a large bowl.
- Add the oats that you've ground and the peanut butter. Mix well.
- Put a piece of parchment paper on the counter and roll half of the mixture out until it's 1/4 inch thick.
- Take your bone-shaped cookie cutter and cut out the treats.
- Grab a baking sheet and put parchment paper on it. Put the cut-out bones on top.
- Put in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove and let them cool for 1 hour.
Nutrition Information
Yield 30 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 26Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 10mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 1g
Ways To Use These Dog Treats
Homemade Dog Treats are also super useful when training your fur babies. For example, you may want to give your dog a biscuit as a reward when toilet training or after you bathe your dog. They can come in super handy for training and teaching good behavior.
These Oatmeal Banana Dog Treats are a real winner! Enjoy!
More Dog Treat Recipes For Dogs Love
Don’t forget to check out this article for more homemade dog treat recipes. The Best Healthy Dog Treats Around! It has a handful of recipes from flax seed dog treats to pumpkin ball treats. There are some great recipes which I’m sure you will love.
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