Got a pup with a sweet tooth? These homemade sweet potato banana dog treats are flavorful and packed with wholesome ingredients your dog will love. Made with sweet potato, ripe banana, and oat flour, they’re a tasty way to treat your furry friend without added sugar or mystery ingredients. And these treats are as fun to make as they are to share.
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Why These Sweet Potato and Banana Dog Treats Are the Best
This recipe is simple, nutritious, and absolutely drool-worthy. Plus, it’s a great way to use up that extra banana sitting on your counter or a leftover sweet potato from dinner.
They’re made with real food. There’s nothing artificial or weird here!
They smell amazing while baking. Your kitchen will smell like cozy banana bread with a hint of sweet potato.
They’re easy to freeze. Make a batch, freeze some, and you’ll always have a treat on hand when your pup deserves a little spoiling (which is basically all the time).
They’re allergy-friendly. This recipe is naturally gluten-free (if your oats are certified GF) and doesn’t include dairy or added sugar.
Ingredients
Just a few wholesome ingredients come together to make these tasty dog treats. Here’s what you’ll need and a little about each one:
- Sweet potato – Rich in fiber, vitamins, and a natural sweetness dogs love.
- Ripe banana – Adds natural flavor and moisture to the treats.
- Egg – Helps bind everything together and adds protein.
- Melted coconut oil – A source of healthy fat that makes the dough nice and smooth.
- Oat flour – A gentle, whole grain option that gives structure to the dough.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
This recipe is flexible, so you can make swaps if you need to. Here are some ideas:
Instead of sweet potato, you can use plain pumpkin puree or cooked and mashed butternut squash. Just make sure you’re not using pumpkin pie mix, which may contain spices that aren’t safe for dogs.
You can substitute the banana with unsweetened applesauce. It’ll still give you that soft texture and hint of natural sweetness.
And if you don’t have oat flour on hand, you can make your own by blending rolled oats in a blender or food processor until they reach a flour-like consistency. 1 cup of oats makes about ¾ cup of oat flour.
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 treat molds give these treats a fun look.
How to Make Sweet Potato Banana Dog Treats
These are the recipe steps and some photos of making the treats. I hope they help you make this recipe! You can scroll down to the bottom of this article for a printable recipe card.
- Bake a large sweet potato that is big enough to yield 2/3 cup of flesh. Let it cool, then peel it and mash the flesh. Discard the skin.
- Place mashed sweet potato, mashed banana, egg, and melted coconut oil in a bowl.
- Mix it up until it’s all combined.
- Add oat flour and stir to combine. The dough will be a little sticky.
- 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.
Recipe Tip – Make Cutout Treats
Don’t have silicone molds? No problem! Refrigerate the dough for an hour, then roll it out and use cookie cutters. You may need to add more oat flour to make it easier to handle.
Serving Size
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories, so keep portions in check depending on your dog’s size and activity level.
If your dog hasn’t had any of the ingredients before, start with just one treat to make sure they don’t have any sensitivities or allergies. And as always, check with your vet if you’re not sure what’s best for your pup.
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 7 days.
For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Can people eat these dog treats?
Yep, they’re totally safe for humans too! These are made with real, simple ingredients and no added sugar. They’re not super sweet, but they’re a great option for anyone trying to cut back on sugar and processed snacks. Give one a taste and see what you think!
More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more treats for your dog? Here are some different types of dog treats to make:
- 3 Ingredient Dog Treats
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Dog Treats
- Almond Flour Dog Treats
- Apple Dog Treats with Rolled Oats
- Banana Dog Treats
- Blueberry Dog Treats
- Dog Treats for Bad Breath
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog Treats
- Pear Dog Treats
- Satin Balls for Dogs
Find more easy dog treat recipes here on Spoiled Hounds!
Sweet Potato Banana Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 large Sweet Potato
- 1 Ripe Banana
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Melted Coconut Oil
- 2 cups Oat Flour
Instructions
- Bake a large sweet potato at 400 degrees until fork tender, about 45 to 60 minutes. Allow it to cool to room temperature. Peel and mash the flesh. Discard the skin.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
- Place 2/3 cup mashed sweet potato, mashed banana, egg, and coconut oil in a bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients well.
- Add the oat flour to the wet mixture and combine well. The dough will be sticky.
- Press the dough into silicone molds. Place the molds on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Benefits of Sweet Potato and Banana for Dogs
Sweet potatoes are full of fiber, beta-carotene, and essential vitamins like B6 and C. They support your dog’s digestion and help promote a shiny coat and healthy skin.
Bananas bring a natural sweetness plus potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C. They’re easy to digest and great for a little energy boost. Plus, most pups love the taste!
Do you have recipes for Cats?
I do not have recipes for cats.
I don’t have a dog but this sounds lkke a healthy treat. Wht can I substitute for the egg?
The kitchn website has some egg substitutes for baking. You could try one of them.
https://www.thekitchn.com/best-egg-substitutes-baking-23003895
These sound delicious for my pups. What can I use in place of coconut oil? Applesauce? Also, can I use pure canned pumpkin? Thank you.
You can substitute olive oil or sunflower oil in place of coconut oil. You can use canned pumpkin puree (not the pie filling) in place of the sweet potato.
Great recipe. I think you may want to remove the word vegan from the description though as they contain eggs and so aren’t really vegan and some people may feel a little misled. They might work just as well without the egg as banana is a good binding ingredient.
Thanks for the heads up about them not being vegan because of the egg. I took that out of the description.
Hello, just made these and they came out wonderful, my Golden Retriever loved them and so did I.
Just a question though, how long is it safe to keep them in an air tight container on the countertop before they start to go bad? I made 36 treats total, about 2” long. I’m thinking they’ll start to go bad before she finishes them. Should I store them in the fridge instead?
They should last up to 7 days on the countertop or in the fridge. For longer storage, I recommend freezing them for up to 4 months.
My dog lovesssss these treats! Brings me so much joy making them for her. Any ideas on how to make them a little crunchier?
I’m so glad your dog loves these treats! Instead of baking them in the molds, rolling and cutting the dough may make crunchier treats. You could also try baking them at 325°F for longer (maybe 10 more minutes) and the low and slow baking will help take the moisture out and make them drier and crunchy.
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of oat
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. Start with 1/2 cup and only add more if the dough is too wet or sticky. Because whole wheat flour is denser, it’s not a good substitute to use by itself.
In the beginning you say bake a big enough Sweet Potato to get at least 3/4c of flesh, but in the directions you say use 2/3c of SP….My question is do I use 3/4c or 2/3c of SP for this recipe?
You can actually use 2/3 or 3/4 cup of sweet potato flesh. Start with 2/3 of a cup and then add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of flesh (which makes it 3/4 cup).
I just made these and my dogs LOVE them…..🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶💕💕💕💕
Awesome! I’m so glad your dogs love the treats!
Might want to consider pin pricking 3 vitamin E softgels and adding to recipe. It’s a natural preservative and dog food companies have used it for years! Treats would last up til possibly 6 mos instead of 1 week.
Thanks for the tip. It’s quite interesting. I’ll have to do some research on it.
Can you use canned sweet potatoes??
No. Canned sweet potatoes have syrup or other sweeteners that are not good for dogs.
I want to thank you for the fact that you research the ingredients before you recommend them. A little caution is always best. The recipe sounds amazing I am going to make them for my Keeshond, who is very food oriented and she loves sweet potatoes.
Do you have to put oil in it?. My dog get pancreatitis easy so no oils or fats in her diet.
You can substitute the oil with unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana.
comes out great & I even took the added suggestion of putting in 3 vitamin E soft gels into it. One, more vitamins & two, as a preservative. Plus I did the 325 and baked 10 minutes longer so they came out crunchy! Picky dog “mother” coming over this week. She bakes herself, but lately, no time. So, I hope these dog treats will make her & the pup happy campers.
First – your pups are adorable! I’m guessing they are whippets?? I have a lab mix that I’m 95% sure is mixed with a whippet. He’s got a LOT of the traits of them as well so I’d be surprised if he not a lab/whippet mix.
Second – he LOVES sweet potato (stays by my side even when peeling them!)! I’m making a second batch now. I may try next time to put a little bit of peanut butter in it!
I have a question, though. The dough is way too sticky to roll out. I have molds and use them but wouldn’t mind being able to make some a little crunchier. I’m not sure what I can add, other than flour, to it. Any ideas? I know the peanut butter won’t help that….
Yes, my pup are whippets. I’m so glad your pup loves the treats. To make them crunchier, after baking and taking them out of the molds spread them on a baking sheet and bake them at 250°F until they are as crunchy as you want.
Can I use king authors non bleached self rising flour?
No, you need to use plain flour.