These homemade pumpkin peanut butter dog treats are great for your dog and taste so good they will be begging for more! Even though pumpkin is known as a fall flavor, they are perfect all year long. Your furry friend is going to love them. And they are so good for them, you’ll enjoy giving them these yummy treats.
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Why These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats Are the Best
Your dog will love these peanut butter and pumpkin dog treats! And you won’t mind making them because they are so easy to make! When you’re short on time, it’s a recipe that comes together quickly.
You probably already have everything you need to make these pumpkin treats. Just four simple pantry staples are all it takes.
These treats are made with wholesome ingredients, so they are actually good for your dog. Your pup will think they are eating a treat, but you will know they are eating nourishing food.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make the treats and a little about each one:
- Pumpkin – Use plain pumpkin puree. Do not use pumpkin pie filling because it may contain spices that are toxic to dogs.
- Peanut Butter – Be sure to use natural, unsweetened peanut butter. Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener toxic to dogs.
- Eggs – Binds all the ingredients together, so it is really important.
- Oat Flour – You can use store-bought or make your own from rolled oats.
Ingredient and Recipe Notes
When you make this dog treats recipe, there are a few things to keep in mind:
Can’t find oat flour at the store? Just put old-fashioned rolled oats in a food processor or blender and process until it has the consistency of flour. 1 cup of oats makes about 3/4 cup of flour.
You can use homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned.
Don’t have any molds? You can roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to cut the dough. You will need to refrigerate the dough for an hour before rolling it out. You may need to add more oat flour if the dough is too sticky to roll out.
Another option is to use mini muffin tins. Yup, you can make little muffins out of this dough!
Equipment Needed
You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these homemade dog treats. You can use any regular silicone mold but dog paw print molds give these treats a fun look.
How to Make Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
These are the recipe steps and some photos of the process for making the treats. I hope they help you make this healthy dog treats recipe!
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- Place peanut butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, and oat flour in a mixing bowl.
- Use a mixer to mix it up until it’s well combined. The dough will be a little sticky.
- Press the dough into silicone molds. Place the molds on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack to cool.
Serving Size
How many treats should you give your dog? That depends on their size, activity level, and daily diet. Treats should not exceed 10% of your dog’s daily caloric intake.
Start with one treat to ensure your dog doesn’t have any adverse reactions to new ingredients. Always consult your veterinarian if you’re unsure about portion sizes.
How to Store the Treats and How Long They Last
Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They will last up to 5 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge.
For more extended storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature or give them as a frozen treat.
Can people eat these dog treats?
They sure can! These treats are totally safe for humans, especially if you’re cutting back on sugar and processed snacks. They’re not super sweet, so keep that in mind. Give one a try and see what you think!
Popular Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
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- Apple Oatmeal Dog Treats
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- Dog Treats for Bad Breath
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- Peanut Butter Dog Donuts
- Peanut Butter Dog Popsicles
- Pumpkin Bread for Dogs
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- Sweet Potato Dog Treats
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Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 2 cups Oat Flour
- ½ cup Canned Pumpkin Puree
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ cup Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl with a mixer. The dough will be sticky.
- Press the dough into cookie/candy molds. See notes below if you want to roll out and cut the dough.
- Place the molds or cutout treats on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Instead of 2 cups oat flour I use 3 cups of oats and make drop cookies. The pups love them. Great basic recipe can also sub out apple sauce for pumpkin. And can stir in cranberries or diced apples. So many variations.
Thank you for the add in suggestions
Can you provide me your recipe for your drop cookies please?
Thank you
I think making these as drop cookies would work. The dough could be pinched into a ball and rolled between your palms, then pressed down to flatten into a cookie shape. You could also use a fork to press them down.
Do you have the Guaranteed Analysis of this recipe? Could you please post it for us? If you could email it to me as well so I can find the info, that would be great! I’m not very tech savvy and have a hard time finding things! Lol… thanks so very much! My dog loves this recipe. Can you add chia, flax, n turmeric to the recipe as well? How much would you add of each, n would you grind the chia n flax seeds into a powder consistency like the turmeric? I wanted to add a little more nutrition to the treats. Do you think it would change the flavor much, n would you automatically add all three to your dog treats without a problem?
I do not have a guaranteed analysis of the recipe. You can add chia, flax, and turmeric. For the chia and flax, grind up the seeds and replace 2 tablespoons of the flour with the ground seeds. For the turmeric, add 1/4 teaspoon. I would not recommend adding all three at one time.
Are these crunchy or soft? I have senior dogs that struggle with hard treats.
Because they are baked in a silicone mold, they are not hard and crunchy. Bake them just until they are done.
Can dogs have crunchy peanut butter or just smoothe? Thanks again
Dogs can have crunchy peanut butter.
Please be careful not to use any peanut butter containing xylitol which is an artificial sugar toxic to dogs. It’s usually found in “sugar free” and diet peanut butters so double check before using any for dog yummies. 🐾❤️
How long do these last in air tight container?
At room temperature or in the refrigerator they will last up to 5 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
How many treats to a serving ?
One treat to a serving.
Easy to make. I substituted wheat flour because that’s what I had. Made two batches. In the second batch I added cranberries. My dog loved them!
Oh wonderful! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe and your dog loved the treats. Great idea to add cranberries for a fruity twist.