To your dog, these no-bake dog treats with bacon, peanut butter, banana, oats, and coconut are the best treat they have ever eaten! They will want seconds, and thirds, (or pretty much the entire pan!).
Forget about waiting for dog treats to bake in the oven – this easy recipe involves no baking at all! In fact, your furry friends will gobble them up as soon as they are rolled and ready!
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The Best Things About These Homemade No Bake Dog Treats
When you make your own dog treats, you know exactly what is in them. This way, you can control how sweet they are, or make substitutions if your dog has food sensitivities or allergies.
I love that this simple recipe for easy homemade dog treats uses my dog’s favorite foods. Peanut butter, bacon, and bananas – it is a healthy combination that is also super delicious for your dogs.
The best part is that this doesn’t require any baking! Just roll them up and they are ready to share with your fur babies.
Use As Pill Pockets
If you have an older dog that can’t chew pills, hide the pills in these nutritious treats. It is a great recipe to hide medication.
Benefits of Oatmeal for Dogs
I used oatmeal in these healthy homemade dog treats because it has a lot of nutritional benefits for my furry best friends. It has vitamin B which helps them maintain a healthy coat, and dietary fiber for gut health. Plus, the linoleic acid is a type of fatty acid that helps a dog’s skin stay healthy too.
Benefits of Peanut Butter for Dogs
Lots of dogs love peanut butter and that is one of the main ingredients in these delicious treats. Peanut butter is high in protein which can help your dog build muscle.
When you use peanut butter to make healthy dog treats you should only use unsweetened peanut butter.
Recipe Ingredients
Here is a bit more information about the simple ingredients I used in these homemade treats.
- Bacon – Use low-sodium bacon when you share it with your dog.
- Bananas – These are a fantastic source of fiber. If your dog has a sensitive stomach, use fewer bananas.
- Coconut Oil – A healthy fat that add some moisture and helps hold the treat together.
- Old-fashioned Rolled Oats – Fantastic source of vitamins and fiber.
- Natural Unsweetened Creamy Peanut Butter – Do not use peanut butter that has added sugar.
- Unsweetened Coconut Flakes – A great source of healthy fats and a nice crunch for dogs to chew.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
When you make this easy no bake dog treats recipe, here are a few notes to keep in mind:
Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol because it is toxic to dogs.
To make no bake dog treats without peanut butter, substitute the peanut butter with SunButter (sunflower seed butter). Make sure it does not contain xylitol.
Make sure that the only ingredients you use are dog-friendly. I already made sure that all the ingredients in this awesome recipe are safe for an older dog or younger dog.
Serving Size
Even though this easy dog treat recipe is good for your dog to eat, it is still a treat. Pay close attention to the size of your dog when deciding how much to give them. Tiny dogs should only eat one of these treats a day. Larger breeds can probably eat more. It all has to do with the total calories they are eating that day.
You can also adjust the size of the treat by making smaller or larger balls.
Any time you introduce new recipes to your pet, watch for signs of an upset stomach, just in case they are sensitive to one of the ingredients.
Equipment Needed
Another great thing about this recipe is you only need a few kitchen items to make these no bake peanut butter banana dog treats.
- Measuring Cups
- Mixing Bowl
- Tray or Baking Sheet
I rolled these treats into balls. It saved me tons of time. If you want to create shaped treats, then use either some silicone molds or an ice cube tray.
How to Make No Bake Dog Treats
Here are the recipe steps for these easy to make dog treats with no baking:
- If the bacon is raw, cook it until it is crispy. Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
- Place bananas in a medium-sized bowl and mash them up with a fork.
- Melt the coconut oil. The container usually has melting instructions.
- Place the rolled oats, coconut oil, peanut butter, bacon, and coconut flakes in the bowl with the mashed bananas.
- Blend well using a hand mixer, a spoon, or your hands.
- The dough will be sticky. Place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to stiffen up.
- Use your hand to roll the dough into balls about 1 to 1½-inches thick. Place the balls on a tray.
- Refrigerate the treats until they are harder to the touch, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
How to Store No Bake Dog Treats
Store the treats in an airtight container or heavy ziptop plastic bag in the refrigerator. Do not store them at room temperature.
You can freeze the treats for longer storage. Here’s how to freeze them:
- Place them on a tray so they are not touching.
- Put the tray in the freezer until the treats are frozen solid.
- Transfer the frozen treats to a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag.
- Store them in the freezer.
How Long Do No Bake Treats Last?
The treats will last up to 4 days in the fridge.
The treats will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Can Humans Eat No Bake Treats for Dogs?
Yep, they sure can! All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. However, I doubt any person would enjoy them because they’re not sweet. Instead, make some no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies for folks to enjoy.
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More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more tasty treats for your dog? Take a look at these:
- Apple Dog Treats for fruity dog treats.
- Blueberry Dog Popsicles are made with blueberries and coconut milk.
- Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats with berries and watermelon.
- Gravy for Dogs is made with chicken and veggies.
- Halloween Dog Treats with dog-safe icing in Halloween colors.
- Liver Dog Treats are great high-protein treats.
- Peanut Butter Pupsicles are perfect for a hot summer day.
- Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats are nice for fall.
- Sweet Potato Dog Chews that humans can eat too.
- Whip Cream for Dogs for a special treat.
Not in the mood for making homemade dog treats? Check out my favorite dog treats on my Amazon dog treats list.
No Bake Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 3 Slices Cooked Bacon
- 2 Ripe Bananas
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 Cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Uncooked
- ½ Cup Peanut Butter or SunButter Natural Unsweetened
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- If the bacon is raw, cook it until crispy. Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
- Place bananas in a medium mixing bowl and mash them with a fork.
- Melt the coconut oil.
- Place the rolled oats, coconut oil, peanut butter, bacon, and coconut flakes in the bowl with the mashed bananas.
- Blend well using a hand mixer, a spoon, or your hands.
- The dough will be sticky. Let it sit in the bowl for 30 minutes in the refrigerator until it stiffens up.
- Roll the dough into balls about 1 to 1½-inches thick and place them on a tray.
- Place the tray into the refrigerator until the treats are harder to the touch, approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.
I like the sounds of these recipes, and can hardly wait to get started for our dog.