These pumpkin dog biscuits are great for your dog and taste so good they will be begging for more! Made with pureed pumpkin, they are healthy for your furry friends.
Even though it’s known as a fall flavor, these pumpkin peanut butter dog biscuits are perfect all year long. Your furry friend is going to love them. They are so good for your pup that you’ll enjoy giving them more of these homemade treats.
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Why These Pumpkin Dog Biscuits Are the Best
Your dog is going to love these dog biscuits with pumpkin and peanut butter! And you won’t mind making them because they are as easy as drop cookies! These pumpkin biscuits are perfect when you are super busy and just want to make some super fast doggie cookies.
Even if this is your first time making homemade pumpkin dog treats, you’ll be amazed at how easy they are.
You probably already have all the ingredients needed to make these biscuit treats. Yep, I used pantry staples to make this recipe.
And they are 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 that is as good as a vitamin. They are high in dietary fiber and easy to digest, so they won’t give pups any stomach issues.
Not only are these a special treat that even picky eaters love, but you can give them to another dog mom as a great gift for their pup too!
Benefits of Pumpkin
I used pumpkin puree – not pumpkin pie filling or pumpkin pie mix – in this recipe. It’s best to keep the amount of added sugar low when you make dog treats. Dogs do not need any extra sugar in their diet, and these are sweet enough without it.
Pumpkin is one of the healthiest ingredients in these homemade dog biscuits. It is high in vitamin A, fiber, and disease-preventing antioxidants.
Benefits of Oat Flour
Did you know that oats have a bunch of healthy nutrients too? That’s why dog treats with oat flour are a great thing to make your fur babies! These biscuits are gluten-free, so you can give them to your pet if they have issues with wheat.
Oats have vitamin B which helps your pet maintain a healthy coat. It’s also a good source of omega-6 fatty acids that helps keep a dog’s skin strong and healthy.
Just like pumpkin, oats have soluble fiber in them too – this will help them regulate glucose levels and give them relief if they are having trouble pooping.
Pumpkin Dog Biscuits Recipe Ingredients
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 I used in these biscuits for dogs.
- 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.
- Egg – Binds the ingredients together, so it is really important.
- Coconut Oil – A healthy fat.
- Oat Flour – You can use store-bought or make your own from rolled oats.
Use organic ingredients if you want to make organic dog biscuits.
Ingredient and Recipe Notes
When you make this recipe, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener toxic to dogs.
You can substitute almond butter or SunButter (sunflower seed butter) for the peanut butter. Just make sure it does not contain xylitol.
You can use homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned.
Can’t find oat flour at the store? Just put dry old-fashioned rolled oats in a food processor or blender and process until it has the consistency of flour.
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.
If you don’t have any silicone molds, you can roll dough out and use a cookie cutter and cut out the shapes, and bake them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Other options instead of cookie cutters include a biscuit cutter or mini muffin tins. Yep, you can make little pumpkin muffins out of this dough!
I made them in paw print shapes, but you can make bone shapes. In fact, a dog bone shape is a cute way to share a healthy snack with your dog, even when it isn’t the holiday season. Plus, dog bone cookie cutters are easy to find.
Serving Size
How many homemade dog biscuits should you give your dog at once? That depends on what else you gave your pet to eat that day. This might be a healthier treat, but it is still a treat.
Treats should not make up the bulk of your dog’s calorie intake – they should be something they eat on rare occasions, along with healthy dog food.
Dogs shouldn’t overeat too many carbs – even healthy ones from pumpkin and oat flour. For this reason, I suggest only giving your spoiled hound one treat per day.
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
- Large Bowl
- Dog Treat Molds or Cookie Cutters for Dog Treats
- Baking Sheet
How to Make Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
These are the recipe steps and some photos of making the biscuits. I hope they help you make this recipe! You can scroll down to the bottom of this article for a printable recipe card.
- Place peanut butter, pumpkin puree, egg, and melted coconut oil in a mixing bowl.
- Stir until the wet ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Add the oat flour.
- Stir until the dough is combined. You should be able to form it into a ball.
- Press the dough into silicone molds. Place the molds on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack to cool.
Cut Out Treats
Don’t have any cookie or candy molds? You can roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to cut the dough. You may need to add more oat flour if the dough is too sticky to roll out.
Place the dough on a floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thick. 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 20 minutes.
How to Store the Treats and How Long They Last
Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last for 4 to 5 days. Refrigerating them can extend the shelf life for a couple of days.
For longer storage, you can freeze the treats in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Can people eat these pumpkin dog biscuits?
Yep, people can eat these homemade dog biscuits! All of the ingredients are safe for human consumption. Since they aren’t sweet, I doubt folks would enjoy them.
Popular Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more treats for your dog? Here are some different types of dog treats to make:
- Apple Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Blueberry Muffins for Dogs
- Chicken Dog Treats
- Dog Sandwich Cookies
- Dog Waffles
- Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats
- Homemade Dog Treats Without Flour
- Peanut Butter Dog Cookies
- Pumpkin Bread for Dogs
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Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
Ingredients
- ½ cup Canned Pumpkin Puree
- ¼ cup Creamy Peanut Butter natural unsweetened
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Melted Coconut Oil
- 2 cups Oat Flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine all wet ingredients in a bowl with a mixer or by hand.
- Add the oat flour and combine well.
- Press the dough into silicone cookie/candy molds. If you want cutout cookies, see the cookie cutter instructions below.
- Place the molds on a baking sheet.
- Bake at for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack and cool completely.
Cookie Cutter Method
- Roll the dough out onto a flat surface until about ½ inch thick.
- Using your favorite cookie cutter, cut out as many shapes as possible. If the dough is too sticky to roll, add a little more oat flour to make it drier.
- Gather the scraps, re-roll and cut until all the dough is used up.
- Place the cutouts on a baking sheet. Bake and cool as directed above.
Do you have a link for the paw print mold by any chance? I may have missed it if you have included it.
Thank you in advance.
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Do these cookies freeze well?
Yes, they freeze well.
They are very good
How long do the treats stay good for after making them?
Love your recipe and my pup does too
Question- can I freeze half the dough and cook at a later date? I don’t like to have them sitting around too much.
Thank you
I haven’t tested it, but I think it would be okay to freeze the dough. Just thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Alternatively, you can freeze the treats and just take a few at a time out of the freezer.
Hello I was wondering if the calories is per treat or per batch made?
The calories is per treat. Note that can vary depending on the size of the treat you make.
Great treats for my dog and my husband! I have to make a double batch sometimes.
Do these treats have to be refrigerated?
They do not have to be refrigerated. You can store them at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. Note that if you want longer storage it is best to freeze them for up to 3 months.
Can I use all purpose flower or almond flour to make these treats
Yes, you can use either all-purpose flour or almond flour instead of oat flour. Just note that almond flour will add a lot of fat and calories to the treats.
I’m allergic to coconut, can I substitute for a different oil? I have vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil, avocado oil.
You can use sunflower oil or canola oil.
My dog loves these dog biscuits! However, you have okayed substituting almond butter for peanut butter, but I have been reading that almonds are not good for dogs. I have found that sugar-free peanut butter is a bit pricey, so I just grind up my own peanut butter — a jar of roasted peanuts (lightly salted), and a tablespoon or more of olive oil.
Almonds are not toxic to dogs. Whole almonds aren’t good for dogs because dogs can’t easily digest them and can cause gastric distress. Almond butter is fine.
My dog loves them, and the dough freezes very well! I thought the consistency was easier to work with too after freezing/thawing. I tossed the last treat from the first batch because I was concerned with how long it had been in the fridge. How long would you say these treats last both outside the fridge and inside, if you have an estimate? Thanks for the recipe!
You can store them at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. Refrigerating them will add a day or two.
I made these yesterday and they were nice and crispy. Today they are soft, is this how they are supposed to be? My dog likes them so I guess that’s all that matters.
They are somewhat crunchy, but not hard. If you want them crunchier, you can spread them on a baking sheet and bake them at 300°F until they have dried out some.
I found that if I follow the directions to the letter, the dough is far too wet and sticky. Doubling the flour (oats ground in a blender) remedies this.
The bake time is much too short. My first batch came out soft, underbaked and grew mold after a few days.
If you have a convection setting on your oven, I recommend the same temperature. After 20 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 20. Then check them. If they still look dark/oily in the middle, flip them and bake for another 5. Repeat until finished the color looks even. Once I’m satisfied that they’re done, I turn the oven off and leave the biscuits inside to cool and continue to dry out. My last batch came out perfect – hard and crunchy.
My English Shepherd loves them.
One final note – I add cinnamon to mine.
I have no idea why they were that way for you. I’m glad you figured out a way to get them hard and crunchy for you. And a great idea to add some cinnamon for flavor.
Any recommendations for an egg substitute? My Yorkie is allergic to poultry. Poor thing is allergic to so many foods and this far I’ve only been giving her the Hills z/d food sensitivities prescription food and treats (in addition to fruits and veggies).
For an egg substitute you can mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes then use it like you would an egg.
My dog has developed an allergy to chicken. I decided to start making my own dog treats as so may purchased dog treats have chicken byproducts in them. I made this recipe as written. So easy to put together. I wanted circular treats for my Pit mix but I did not have a small enough cookie cutter. I using my Pampered Chef mini muffin pan. I pressed in a small amount of dough into each muffin tin, so the dough was about 1/4 inch thick. Baked them for 23 minutes. I did not spray the muffin tin or use liners. The cooked dog treat just slid right out. And they are the right size. Hope this helpful hint helps others. I’m really happy I fount this website for homemade dog treats!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! And thanks for sharing the tip on making them in a muffin pan.
Can you use apple sauce instead of oil?
Yes, you can use applesauce instead of oil.
Hi, thanks for the recipe! I think my molds are smaller than yours, so not sure of cooking time. Are they supposed to be soft or crunchy? My dogs really like them.
They are supposed to be somewhat crunchy and not totally hard, but it’s okay if they are soft.
The original pin (from which I started) indicated that these dog cookies are grain free which is inaccutate, as oat is a grain. I have made these using a small star shaped cookie cutter hoping they would act a little like a doggie toothbrush. I very much needed to add more flour than the recipe indicated. Perhaps refrigerating the dough before rolling it out is helpful and therefore less frustrating for new bakers. 4/5 for stars for the judgement calls needed to be made and the misinformation about oats making the recipe grain free. Actually gluten free is correct
Yes, you are correct – oats are a grain. I have removed the statement of them being grain-free. And that’s a good idea about refrigerating the dough if making cutout cookies.
Can you recommend a peanut butter?
Crazy Richard’s brand is a good one, it’s 100% peanuts (no added salt or palm oil).