3 Easy Homemade Puppy Treats With 5 Ingredients or Less
Homemade puppy treats do not need a long ingredient list or an entire afternoon in the kitchen.
These three recipes are simple, puppy-friendly and made with ingredients you may already have at home. They are perfect for a snowy afternoon, Christmas cookie day or anytime you want to include your puppy in a family tradition.
Before You Begin
Keep homemade treats small and offer them in moderation alongside your puppy’s regular, balanced food.
Things I have to say (wink wink) ... Always read the ingredient label on peanut butter and other sugar-free products.
Never give your dog anything containing xylitol, which may also be labeled as birch sugar or wood sugar. The FDA warns that xylitol can cause a dangerous and potentially life-threatening drop in a dog’s blood sugar.
Introduce new foods slowly, especially if your puppy has a sensitive stomach, food allergies or difficulty digesting dairy.
1. Frozen Snowman Yogurt Treats
These little frozen snowmen are easy to make in a muffin pan or silicone mold.
Ingredients
1 cup plain, unsweetened yogurt
Blueberries
One small carrot cut into tiny triangles
Instructions
Spoon a small amount of yogurt into each muffin cup or silicone mold.
Add two blueberries for the eyes.
Add a tiny carrot triangle for the snowman’s nose.
Freeze for at least three hours or until completely firm.
Remove one treat from the mold and serve it frozen.
Plain yogurt can be used as an occasional dog treat, although some dogs do not tolerate dairy well. Skip this recipe if yogurt causes your puppy digestive upset.
For a small puppy, cut the frozen treat into smaller pieces or allow it to soften slightly before serving.
2. Three-Ingredient Puppy Banana Pancakes
These tiny pancakes are quick enough to make during breakfast and easy to share with your puppy.
Ingredients
1 large ripe banana
2 large eggs
1/2 cup oat flour
Optional Toppings
Greek Yogurt as "snow"
A few banana slices, berries
A small dollop of pure pumpkin—not pumpkin pie filling
Instructions
**If you have young kids- you can place all ingredients in a zip-top bag and let them "MIX & MASH" it in the bag for you!!! Just cut the corner off the bag when ready to cook, and squirt out batter that way!!
Mash the banana in a bowl.
Add in the eggs and mix until combined.
Warm a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
Pour the mixture into small, puppy-sized pancakes.
Cook until the bottom is set, flip carefully, and finish cooking the other side.
Allow the pancakes to cool completely before serving.
Bananas are considered safe for dogs in moderation, but they should remain an occasional treat because of their natural sugar content.
3. Banana-Peanut Butter Cutout Cookies
These are the traditional roll-out cookies of the group. Use small holiday cookie cutters, a pizza cutter or even the rim of a small glass.
Ingredients
2 cups oat flour or whole-wheat flour
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
¼ cup xylitol-free peanut butter
½ teaspoon cinnamon, optional
2–4 tablespoons water, as needed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mash the banana in a large bowl.
Mix in the peanut butter.
Slowly stir in the flour.
Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a workable dough.
Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper or on a lightly floured surface until it is approximately ¼-inch thick.
Cut the dough into small shapes.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the treats are firm and lightly golden.
Cool completely before serving.
Refrigerate leftover cookies in an airtight container or freeze extras for later.
Check the peanut butter label every time you purchase a new jar. Some peanut and nut butters contain xylitol, which is highly dangerous to dogs.
Keep It Simple and Make It Special
Your puppy does not know whether you spent five minutes or five hours making their treat.
They simply know they were included.
Make a small batch, offer puppy-sized portions and enjoy creating a simple holiday memory together.
More Holiday Puppy Help
Before the holiday gathering begins, read:
Getting Your Puppy Ready for the Holidays
Is It Safe for My Dog to Eat This? A Simple Holiday Food Guide
20 Winter & Holiday Enrichment Ideas for Your Mini Aussie
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