If you love to cook, then you’ll love making these homemade goat milk dog treats! These nutritious and delicious baked treats have the goodness of goat milk and peanut butter. The recipe is simple and perfect for those looking to spoil their dogs with a homemade delight. Your furry friend will surely be wagging its tail in anticipation!
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Why You’ll Love This Goat Milk Dog Treats Recipe
They’re made with natural, wholesome ingredients and without any artificial preservatives.
They do not have added sugar or artificial sweeteners. You can’t say that about some store-bought treats.
You’ll also enjoy how much money you save when you make homemade dog treats instead of buying them from the store.
These treats are so easy to make! Just stir up some dough in a mixing bowl, put it into molds, and bake.
Baking a batch of homemade dog treats with goat milk and peanut butter is the next step in spoiling your hound. This may be your dog’s new favorite treat.
Ingredients and What They Bring to the Treats
The exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. First, I want to share some information about the ingredients.
- Oat Flour is a whole-grain flour rich in nutrients.
- Rice Flour is gentle on a dog’s stomach and digestive system.
- Baking Powder helps them rise a little and have an airy texture.
- Goat Milk is the star of the treats!
- Peanut Butter is a healthy fat and adds protein to the treats.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener toxic to dogs.
Instead of buying oat flour, you can easily make it by placing uncooked old-fashioned oats in a blender or food processor and blending until it has the consistency of flour. You can also do that with rice flour – just blend uncooked rice, either white or brown rice.
You can substitute all-purpose flour or a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for the oat flour. The amount will have to be adjusted since those flours will cause the dough to have a different consistency. It will take less of those flours than oat flour. Because whole wheat flour is denser, it’s not a good substitute to use by itself.
You can substitute coconut flour for oat flour, but you’ll need to add more goat milk to the batter.
Equipment Needed
You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these homemade dog treats. You can use any regular silicone candy mold, but a dog paw print mold gives these treats a fun look.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Bowls
- Dog Treat Molds
- Baking Sheet
How To Make Goat Milk Dog Treats
These are the recipe steps and some photos of making the treats. I hope they help you make this recipe! Note there’s a printable recipe card below.
- Combine the dry ingredients.
- Add the goat milk and peanut butter. Stir to combine.
- Place the dough into the mold. Set the mold on a baking sheet for easy transfer to and from the oven.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the baked treats from the mold.
The treats will be somewhat soft. If you want crunchier treats, place them on a baking sheet and bake them at 250°F until they get crunchier.
Cut Out Treats
Don’t have any silicone molds? You can roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to cut the dough. You’ll need to use another ½ cup of oat flour (for a total of 1 cup of oat flour).
Place the ball of dough on a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough. Use cookie cutters for dog treats to cut out the treats. Or you can use a pizza cutter to cut square or rectangular treats.
Place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350°F for about 20 to 25 minutes.
Serving Amount
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. Consult your vet if you are unsure of the portion size for your dog.
If your dog hasn’t had any of these ingredients before, start with a small piece to make sure they don’t have any allergies, sensitivities, or adverse reactions.
How to Store the Treats and How Long They Last
These baked dog treats should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 4 months.
Can people eat these treats?
Yes, people can eat these dog treats. All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. Give one a try and see if you like it.
Popular Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more tasty treats for your dog? Here are some natural dog treat recipes to make:
- Beef Flavored Dog Treats
- Cranberry Dog Treats
- Dog Gelatin Treats
- Duck and Blueberry Dog Treats
- Goat Cheese Dog Treats
- Pumpkin Banana Dog Treats
- Rice Pudding for Dogs
- Vegan Dog Treats
- Yak Cheese Dog Chews
Find more easy dog treat recipes here on Spoiled Hounds!
Goat Milk Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ½ cup Oat Flour
- ½ cup Rice Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ cup Goat Milk
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Creamy Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, rice flour and baking powder.
- Add Goat milk and Peanut butter and combine well into a sticky dough.
- If using a silicone mold, place the mold on a baking tray and fill sections with dough.
- If you want a dough that is rollable and cuttable, use 1 cup of oat flour (an extra ½ cup). Turn the dough out onto a smooth surface. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about ¼ to ½-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the dog treats. Place the cutouts on a baking sheet that is either greased or lined with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- If using a silicone mold, remove the baked treats from the mold.
- Allow treats to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
Benefits of Goat Milk for Dogs
- Goat milk is often easier to digest than cow’s milk, due to the smaller fat globules it contains and a higher concentration of small-chain fatty acids. This could be particularly beneficial for dogs that have sensitive stomachs or digestive issues.
- Goat milk is high in vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, proteins, and fatty acids, all of which can contribute to your dog’s overall health and well-being.
- Goat milk contains natural probiotics, which can contribute to a healthy gut microbiome in your dog.
- The enzymes and other nutrients found in goat milk can support the immune system, which can be beneficial for dogs with a weakened immune system or those recovering from illness.
- Some dogs are allergic to cow’s milk. In many cases, these dogs can consume goat milk without issue, as it has a different protein structure that is less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
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