Description
Delicious and simple 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats that are homemade, healthy, and perfect for pampering your furry friend. Made with gluten-free oats, natural peanut butter, and ripe bananas, these treats are easy to prepare and free from artificial additives.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 large ripe banana (or 2 medium bananas), smashed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Oat Flour: Blitz the rolled oats in a blender until finely ground to create oat flour, or alternatively use pre-made oat flour. Set aside for mixing.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and smashed banana first. Then add the oat flour and mix thoroughly with a fork until the dough is thick and well combined. If the dough feels crumbly, add 2 to 4 tablespoons more peanut butter to achieve a firm, sticky, and pliable consistency.
- Shape Dough: Roll the dough into a thin slab about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut into desired shapes. Alternatively, roll the dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and flatten them by hand to create simple circular cookies.
- Bake: Place the shaped dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for approximately 15 minutes until the bottom is lightly browned.
- Cool and Store: Allow the treats to cool completely for 10-15 minutes before offering to your dog. Store the treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter used does not contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- Using ripe bananas enhances the natural sweetness and moisture of the treats.
- For a firmer treat, reduce peanut butter slightly or add more oats.
- These treats are gluten-free, but always double-check oat labeling if you have a dog with allergies.
- Adjust baking time slightly for thicker or thinner shaped treats to avoid under or over-baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: peanut butter dog treats, banana dog treats, homemade dog treats, gluten free dog treats, healthy dog snacks
