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Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

Renee Dobbs · September 1, 2022 · 8 Comments

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homemade pumpkin dog biscuits on a wire cooling rack.
closeup of several homemade pumpkin dog biscuits.
pumpkin dog biscuits ingredients and the finished paw-shaped biscuits.

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.

homemade pumpkin dog biscuits on parchment paper.

FYI – This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Table Of Contents
  1. Why These Pumpkin Dog Biscuits Are the Best
  2. Pumpkin Dog Biscuits Recipe Ingredients
  3. Ingredient and Recipe Notes
  4. Serving Size
  5. Equipment Needed
  6. How to Make Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
  7. How to Store Baked Dog Treats
  8. Can people eat these pumpkin dog biscuits?
  9. Popular Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
  10. Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

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 pumpkin treats. Yep, I used pantry staples to make this pumpkin dog biscuit recipe.

These DIY pumpkin dog biscuits 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 that is as good as a vitamin.

Want to know what is so healthy about them? I’ll tell you the nutrition information about these all-natural dog biscuits too.

Dog biscuits with pumpkin and oat flour are some of the best healthy dog treats you can make. They are a grain-free treat that is high in dietary fiber.

If you enjoy baking healthy dog treats, then this pumpkin dog biscuit recipe is just for you!

The crunchy homemade dog biscuits recipe is just a little further below. First, here’s more about the ingredients and why I chose to use them.

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.

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! This pumpkin treat is easy to digest, so it won’t give pups any stomach issues.

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.

Here’s a list of what you need to make the biscuits. Just a few simple ingredients! Use organic ingredients if you want to make organic dog biscuits.

  • 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.

I used oat flour instead of whole wheat flour because it’s naturally gluten-free.

homemade pumpkin dog biscuits ingredients.

Ingredient and Recipe Notes

When you make this dog treats 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 the process for making the biscuits. I hope they help you make this healthy dog treats recipe!

You can scroll down to the bottom of this article for a printable recipe card.

  1. Place peanut butter, pumpkin puree, egg, and melted coconut oil in a mixing bowl.
pumpkin dog biscuits wet ingredients in a bowl.
  1. Stir until the wet ingredients are well combined and smooth.
pumpkin dog biscuits wet ingredients mixture.
  1. Add the oat flour.
adding dry ingredients to wet ingredients for pumpkin dog biscuits.
  1. Stir until the dough is combined. You should be able to form it into a ball.
pumpkin dog biscuits dough ball in a bowl.
  1. Press the dough into silicone molds. Place the molds on a baking sheet.
pumpkin dog biscuits dough in a silicone mold.
  1. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack to cool.
six homemade paw-shaped pumpkin dog biscuits on a wire rack.

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 Baked Dog Treats

Store the DIY dog treats in a container for dog treats. You can store your pumpkin peanut butter treats at room temperature in an airtight container.

A dog treat jar is best so they are not mistaken for human treats. Here are some cute ones on Amazon:

  • Metal Farmhouse Style Dog Treats Jar
  • Rae Dunn Good Dog Ceramic Dog Treats Canister
  • Clear Plastic Paw Print Air-tight Container

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.

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a stack of homemade pumpkin dog biscuits on a round wood board.

Popular Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

Want to make more treats for your dog? Here are some different types of dog treats to make:

  • Blueberry Muffins for Dogs
  • Chicken Dog Treats
  • Dog Waffles
  • Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats
  • Homemade Dog Treats Without Flour
  • Peanut Butter Dog Cookies

Find more easy dog treat recipes here on Spoiled Hounds!

Want to get the best store-bought dog treats instead of making homemade ones? Check out these favorite dog treats on my Amazon dog treats ideas list.

homemade pumpkin dog biscuits on parchment paper.
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Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

Homemade pumpkin dog biscuits are a tasty treat for your furry friend.
Course Dog Treats
Cuisine Pet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 131kcal
Author Renee Dobbs

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.

Notes

Do not use peanut butter that contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener toxic to dogs.
You can make oat flour by blending dry old-fashioned oats in a blender or food processor until it reaches flour consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1609IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Vici and Bob Paulino says

    October 10, 2022 at 12:10 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      October 10, 2022 at 6:41 am

      Sure! It’s the dog treat molds. Here it is again:
      https://amzn.to/3yw6bTI
      (Amazon affiliate link)

      Reply
  2. Janie says

    November 25, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    Do these cookies freeze well?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      November 26, 2022 at 5:54 am

      Yes, they freeze well.

      Reply
  3. Theresa says

    December 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    They are very good

    Reply
  4. Kylee says

    December 19, 2022 at 11:22 am

    How long do the treats stay good for after making them?

    Reply
  5. Ana says

    January 22, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      January 23, 2023 at 6:41 am

      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.

      Reply

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