Description
Delicious and healthy Banana and Peanut Butter Chewy Sticks designed specifically for dogs. These homemade treats combine natural ingredients like ripe bananas, peanut butter, and oat flour to create chewy, nutritious snacks that dogs will love. Perfect for rewarding good behavior or just showing your furry friend some extra love.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter (make sure it does not contain xylitol)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for added shine and healthy fats)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the natural peanut butter, egg, and optional coconut oil, then stir everything together until you achieve a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Add the flour: Gradually stir in the oat flour, mixing well after each addition until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky to handle, incorporate a little more oat flour until it reaches a workable consistency.
- Shape the sticks: Roll the dough into small logs or shape them into long sticks about 4 to 5 inches long and half an inch thick. Alternatively, you can roll out the dough and cut it into thin strips for a different shape.
- Bake: Arrange the shaped dough sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sticks are just set and lightly golden. For a firmer texture, you can bake them a few minutes longer, monitoring carefully to avoid burning.
- Cool completely: Allow the chews to cool thoroughly on a wire rack before giving them to your dog. Store the treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze them to extend shelf life.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter used does not contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- Oat flour can be substituted with finely blended rolled oats if oat flour is unavailable.
- The optional coconut oil adds healthy fats and a shiny finish but can be omitted if preferred.
- Always introduce new treats slowly into your dog’s diet to monitor for any sensitivities.
- Store the treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet-friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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