These 3-Ingredient Homemade Dog Treats include peanut butter and pumpkin. Just mix together, roll out, cut, and bake. No eggs needed!
August 4th was adoption day for Brutus! We began our trial adoption period with him back in May and finally got to make it official.
Brutus is a greyhound / great dane mix, three and a half years old, over one hundred pounds, enjoys cuddling on the couch, playing tug, and peanut butter!
Suggested equipment
Ann Clark Extra Large Dog Bone Cookie Cutter, 5" How to make 3 ingredient dog treats
This dog treat recipe is super simple and hardly takes any time at all. Simply combine flour, pumpkin, and xylitol-free peanut butter together.
Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty! Roll out the dough slice it or cut into shapes, then bake and let cool.
I typically just cut the dough into small squares but sometimes I can't resist treating him to these adorable bone-shaped biscuits. Here's the exact cookie cutter I use!
Depending on how thick or thin you make your dog treats, bake time may vary. The longer they bake, the crunchier they get!
How to store homemade dog treats
Let the treats cool completely then seal them in an airtight bag. I tend to store a batch on my kitchen counter since we go through them so quickly.
To make your dog treats last longer, store in the fridge or freezer.
Room temperature
Seal and store for up to 1-2 weeks.
Refrigerator
Seal and store in the fridge for up to 2-4 weeks.
Freezer
Seal and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Helpful tips
- Please note that if the dog treats are warm when stored, they will mold within a week.
- Check with your vet about any allergies your dog may have!
- If you have any questions about the ingredients I used, please consult with your vet.
Homemade Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- ⅓ cup xylitol-free peanut butter
Instructions
- Mix together flour, pumpkin, and xylitol-free peanut butter. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty!
- Roll out the dough, slice it or cut into shapes.
- Bake at 350F for 35 minutes then let cool!
Notes
- Room temp: Seal and store for 1-2 weeks.
- Fridge: Seal and store for 2-4 weeks.
- Freezer: Seal and store for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Beth Jackson says
How can I incorporate coconut flour
Jenna Urben says
Hi Beth! I haven't tested coconut flour dog treats but you could try replacing half of the all-purpose flour with coconut flour or just swapping the two. Coconut flour tends to soak up more moisture, so if your dough is too dry, add in some extra pumpkin or water.
nova clark says
wonderful dog cookies made 200 cookies my German shepperd absolutely loves them!!
Jenna Urben says
I'm so happy to hear this, Nova! 🙂
Ella says
Thank you so much for this simple, easy, tasty (according to my dog - lol) treat recipe! This is just what I had been looking for and my dog LOVES them!
Jenna Urben says
I'm thrilled to hear that! Thank you, Ella 🙂
Jean says
What type of flour is best to use? TIA
Sheryl says
I've made this recipe 3 times now.
I used whole wheat flour, natural peanut butter and pumpkin.
2 weiner dogs and 1 German Shepard have given this recipe a well deserved 5 star rating.
I leave them out to condition them for a couple says then put them in a canvas bag.
I make the triple batch and they last about 3+ months before I have to make more.
I looked for a no egg recipe so I didn't have to refrigerate them.
Thank you
Jenna Urben says
I'm so happy to hear that, Sheryl! Brutus is sending lots of licks to you and your pups 🙂
Ashley says
My dog has bad food allergies and he loves these!
Jenna Urben says
Hi Ashley, I'm so happy to hear that. Thanks for your comment!
Vero says
Do you store these on counter? In fridge? Freezer? For how long do they store? Are they suppose to be hard or soft? What's the thickness that you make? I made round ones and only put in for 25 minutes as one side started to harden, so I flipped and didn't want them to be too hard biscuits so pulled them out.
Jenna Urben says
Hi Vero! They tend to be on the harder side, and can be whatever thickness you/your pup prefer. Store at room temperature for up to 1-2 weeks, in the fridge for up to 2-4 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Lexie Heath says
OMG my dogs are in LOVE with these treats. And they kept going to where I put them and just begging for them.
Jenna Urben says
Yay, I'm so happy to hear that!!!
Mary says
Do you think you could use oats instead of flour?
Jenna Urben says
I haven't tried using oats but you could add 1 cup old-fashioned oats to a blender or food processor and let it run until the oats are a flour consistency. As you work the pumpkin and peanut butter in, if it's too sticky use extra old-fashioned oats to help it all come together. If you give it a try, please let me know!
Julie says
My dog loves these treats! Thanks for the very easy recipe!
Jenna Urben says
Hi Julie 🙂 I'm so, so happy to hear that!