These Blueberry Dog Treats are crunchy, tasty, and a fun way to spoil your pup with something homemade. They bake up into firm little biscuits with pops of blueberry in every bite, making them perfect for dogs who love a good crunch. If you enjoy baking treats for your dog and seeing that excited look when the oven door opens, this recipe is a great one to keep on hand.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
There’s something really special about making homemade treats for your dog and watching the excitement as they wait nearby. Dogs always seem to know when a batch of goodies is on the way. There are so many reasons this recipe will be a favorite.
Easy to Make – These treats come together just like making cookies. Mix the dough, roll it out, cut shapes, and bake.
Wholesome Ingredients – Simple, dog-safe, and nutritious ingredients create treats you can feel good about sharing.
No Added Sugar or Sweeteners – Dogs don’t need sugar, and some artificial sweeteners are toxic to them, so these treats skip them completely.
Simple to Customize – You can adjust ingredients to fit your dog’s preferences or dietary needs.
Economical – Homemade treats cost much less than store-bought boutique treats.
Ingredients and What They Bring to the Treats
These ingredients work together to create crunchy dog treats with great texture and flavor.
- Dried blueberries add natural sweetness and bursts of fruity flavor.
- Peanut butter brings richness and helps bind the dough together.
- Eggs provide structure and help the treats bake up firm.
- Quick-cooking oats add texture and gentle fiber.
- All-purpose flour forms the base of the dough for crunchy biscuits.
- Water helps bring the dough together to the right consistency.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
This recipe is flexible, but there are a few important notes and easy swaps to keep in mind.
- Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is toxic to dogs.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used instead of dried, but they will make the dough stickier and turn it blue. You may need less water.
- Freeze-dried blueberries can also be used, but they are lighter and may crumble when mixed in. You may need to add a bit more water.
- Peanut butter can be replaced with almond butter or sunflower seed butter as long as it is xylitol-free.
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with oat flour or rice flour.
Equipment Needed
You likely already have the kitchen tools needed to make these treats. Any cookie cutter works well, but bone-shaped cookie cutters make them extra cute.
How to Make Blueberry Dog Treats
These blueberry treats are simple and fun to make. Here’s what to do:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper unless using a non-stick pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and peanut butter until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour and oats.
- Add the peanut butter mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Pour in half of the water and begin mixing with a spoon or your hands. Add more water as needed until a dough forms.
- Add the dried blueberries and gently work them into the dough.
- Place the dough on a work surface and roll it out to about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the treats from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Store the Treats and How Long They Last
Store the treats in an airtight container. They will last up to 5 days at room temperature or about 1 week in the refrigerator.
For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Can people eat these treats?
Yes, they sure can. All of the ingredients are safe for human consumption. Give one a try and see what you think.
More Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more treats for your dog? Check these out:
- Apple Dog Treats
- Blueberry Muffins for Dogs
- Blueberry Pupsicles
- Chicken Dog Treats
- Dog Treats without Peanut Butter
- Patriotic Dog Treats
- Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
- Satin Balls
Find lots of easy recipes for fruity dog treats right here on Spoiled Hounds!
Blueberry Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup unsweetened dried blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper if not using a non-stick one.
- 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 and gently work them into the dough.
- Place the dough on a work surface.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about ¼ to ½-inch thickness, to your preference.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out the dog treats.
- Place the cutouts on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving Amount
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. Consult your veterinarian if you are unsure about the proper portion size.
If your dog has not had any of these ingredients before, start with a small piece to make sure there are no allergies, sensitivities, or adverse reactions.
Can you share where you got the dog bone shaped cookie cutter? Thank you! Can’t wait to try!
I got them on Amazon. It’s a set of dog bone and paw shaped cutters.
Here’s a link: https://amzn.to/3tS7NCG
(affiliate link)
Can you use fresh blueberries?
Yes, but note that fresh or frozen blueberries will cause your dough to turn blue and be stickier. You may need to use less water in the dough.
Thank you
I made these yesterday. Spoiler alert: My dogs freaking loved them. Annoyingly loved them to the point they tried to get them out of my pocket between tricks.
I did make some changes, but only out of convenience. (I really hate it when someone says “Oh this is recipe is perfect but I made 17 changes! 🙂 I used fresh blueberries because that is what I had. Author is correct in that it very much changes water ratio. I would mash the blueberries in the oats and flour before adding water. This might help you to know how much water to add. I did not do this, I followed the recipe and added after mixing dough with only 1/4 cup water. I ended up adding quite a bit more flour by putting it on my work space then worked the mix kind of like you would bread. It was still sticky at that point, but manageable! I have one puppy and one 10 pound Italian greyhound, so I used a pizza cutter. to make smaller treats. After I rolled out the dough (flouring the rolling pin generously…still sticky) I used a pizza cutter to cut out little squares then transferred them onto a parchment and onto a cookie sheet and into the oven. Cook them til they are CRISP so they will store better. I think I cooked even the little pieces at least 15-18 minutes. They were not pretty like the author’s but they are the perfect sizes for my fur littles. And omigoodness my dogs went CRAZY! Our iggy is picky and she ate them like crazy. Our boykin puppy is TOTALLY food motivated and it’s amazing how well she listened when she knew I had the treats. Also, they are just so much cleaner than what you’d buy at the store. Kibble really skeeves me out and I try not to touch it…but I didn’t hesitate to put these treats in my pocket when I went to the park to work on training with the boykin puppy. The dogs were literally absolutely obsessed with these treats. I knew where the ingredients came from, so they are safe. TOTAL win! 100% will make again and already passed the recipe on to friends. I hope they last- that’s my one unknown. They are sealed in an airtight container.
I’m so glad your dogs love the treats. And thanks for the great tips on making them with fresh blueberries.
Almost a week in an airtight clear canister. Still crispy, no mold, and dogs still going bananas for them. I got some cute SMALL cut outs from Amazon. I had to get the vegetable cutters because all the dog biscuit ones were too big. Can’t wait to make again!
Can human can eat the dogs blue berry treat?
Yes, everything is safe for human consumption.
How about putting them in fridge or freezing them?
Yes, you can store them in the refrigerator. You can freeze them for up to 3 months.
if you freeze them leave them out after defrost
put mine in airtight container and the had mold after 3days
You might want to only take a few out of the freezer at a time, what you’ll need for a day or two.
Can you use molds for this recipe?
Yes, you can use molds. It may take a bit longer to bake them and they might not be as crunchy. To make them crunchy, once you take them out of the molds, place them on a baking sheet, and bake them at 250°F until they’re crunchy.
Regarding humans eating them, I love cookies and other snacks that aren’t too sweet, so both my dog and I can enjoy them! These recipe ideas are very welcome.
Could you suggest an alternative to peanut butter – I don’t think it quite agrees with my puppy 🐶
You can use almond butter or SunButter (sunflower seed butter).
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour? If so, what is the substitute conversion?
If you substitute all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour it will cause the treats to be too dense and you’ll need to add more water or liquid. It’s best to only substitute a portion of it, from one-quarter to one-half.
Renee, Planning to make these this weekend. Can you substitute dried cranberries in lieu of blueberries?
Yes, you can use dried cranberries instead of blueberries.
Planning on making these this week – do we know the estimated shelf life of these?
They will last for about 5 to 7 days when stored in an airtight container. Freeze them for longer storage (up to 3 months).
Hi I justtt made these! But is it possible that they can come out softer? I took them out at 20 min from the oven but not sure if this specific recipe can let them be more chewy. At 20 min I noticed the bottom kindaaaa toasty lol, what do you recommend?
Thank you this was fun to do can’t wait to see if my dogs will like them
There are a couple of things you could try, just note I haven’t tested them to be sure. One is to substitute half of the water with applesauce. The other is to refrigerate the dough for an hour or so before rolling and cutting it. And I hope your dogs enjoyed the treats.
Omg these biscuits look delicious. You have inspired me to make some for my puppies. I’ll take a look at your other recipes too.
What about using GF flour? Anyone tried, or had luck with that? TIA
Substituting the flour with a gluten-free flour blend should work just fine.
What peanut butter do you suggest?
Crazy Richard’s 100% Peanuts is a good one. There’s also Justin’s Classic and Maranatha Organic. Or get fresh ground with unsalted peanuts.
I can’t use eggs. Our dogs are allergic to Anything that has or come from feathered friends. Substitute please.
For each egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 2½ tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
What if they have intolerance to egg yolk AND flaxseed lol
You could try mashed banana (about 1/2 banana for each egg) or ground chia seeds instead of flaxseed.
How long do the treats last after being baked? When/will they go bad?
They will last for about 5 to 7 days when stored in an airtight container. Freeze them for up to 3 months.
Can I use old fashioned oats? Thanks
Yes, but the texture will be different. It would be best to slightly chop up the oats in a blender or food processor.
Thank You
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Can they be kept in the refrigerator and if so how long are the good for
Yes, they can be stored in the refrigerator. They’re good for up to 1 week at room temp and refrigerating them will only extend it by a day or two. I suggest freezing them for longer storage (up to 3 months).
My dog is allergic to flaxseed and eggs, but she’s ok with flaxseed meal. Can I use flaxseed meal instead of eggs? Don’t know if she’s allergic to bananas and apple sauce as she wasn’t tested for them. She’s also allergic to oats, but is ok with wheat flour. Any suggestions to use instead of oats and all purpose flour? Thank you
Yes, you can use flaxseed meal instead of eggs. For each egg, combine 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before using it.
You can substitute the oat flour with wheat flour or rice flour. If you want to use whole wheat flour, use a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat.
What can I sub for peanut butter? My dog hates peanut butter
You can use unsweetened almond butter or SunButter (sunflower seed butter).