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Don’t forget treats for your furry friend. These Homemade Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats are made with only five natural ingredients to create a fun and easy treat for your pup!
Everyone needs homemade treats for the holidays. Yes, dogs included! With a few ingredients, one bowl and some cookie cutters these homemade dog treats came together quickly and easily. No preservatives or additives, just pure wholesome goodness creates a healthy treat.
This dog treats recipe is perfect for the holidays or any time your pup needs a homemade treat. Dogs love them!
Ingredient Notes
- Pumpkin Puree: Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree. Do not use pumpkin pie filling as it has added spices. The pumpkin puree should have no added ingredients, just pumpkin.
- Peanut Butter: Only use all natural peanut butter.
- Flour: Whole wheat, brown rice flour, grain free or gluten free flour works for this recipe.
- Oats: Use old fashioned oats. If your dog is on a grain free diet, substitute the oats with an extra 1/4 cup grain free flour.
- Eggs: The eggs help bind the biscuits so do not omit them.
Steps to Make Homemade Dog Treats
- Mix together wet ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to the bowl and stir until the dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. The dough may be a little sticky so coat your hands and the rolling pin with flour.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut out the biscuits using a cookie cutter like this large dog bone cookie cutter.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes. They should be golden.
- Allow the biscuits to cool on cooling racks until hardened.
Gift Idea for Dogs
You can bake multiple batches of these dog treats and package them up. Give them as gifts to friends and family. Use any type of treat bag, but airtight or closed bags help keep the biscuits fresher longer. Give your favorite pups something wholesome and homemade for the holidays or any time of the year.
FAQs
Dogs can be allergic to food just like people. Consult your veterinarian or do your research if you have any questions about what to feed your dog.
You can use regular all purpose flour in dog treats, however it is recommended to use whole wheat, rice flour or grain free flour for better nutritional value.
These treats contain five all natural ingredients. Consult your veterinarian if you have concerns about giving your dog homemade dog treats.
These dog treats will last up to 2 weeks in a sealed container at room temperature. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. To freeze, store in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 6 months. Be sure to press out as much of the air out of the bag as possible.
These peanut butter pumpkin dog treats are one of the most popular recipes on this site because they are made with natural ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge and pantry. They come together in little time and are the perfect homemade gift. Go ahead, bake your pup something they will love!
So did your pup love this pumpkin peanut butter dog treat recipe? Let us know by leaving a recipe rating and review below.
Homemade Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 15 ounces can pumpkin puree, (1 can) do not use pumpkin pie filling
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons all natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup oats*
- 3 cups whole wheat flour, brown rice flour or gluten free flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin and peanut butter until combined. Add oats and flour and stir well until dough forms.
- The dough may be a little sticky, so dust your hands and rolling pin with flour. Pour dough onto a floured surface and roll out to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out using a cookie cutter. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
- Place on cooling racks and let cool thoroughly. They will harden as they cool.
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Notes
- PUMPKIN PUREE: Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree. Do not use pumpkin pie filling as it has added spices. The pumpkin puree should have no added ingredients, just pumpkin.
- *OATS: If your dog is on a grain free diet, substitute the oats with an extra 1/4 cup grain free flour.
- PEANUT BUTTER: Only use all natural peanut butter.
- FLOUR: Whole wheat, brown rice flour, grain free or gluten free flour works for this recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe was originally published in December 2013 and was updated in October 2020 with new photos and tips.
The dough was really wet so I added at least a half cup more of flour in an effort to sprinkle the surface + my hands + the rolling pin….had to reroll as it was still too goopy. Worked out eventually. My doodle, Sandi LOVED them!
This is Amazing my dachshund loves it so much 🙂
Can I use oat flour?
You can try using oat flour. I haven’t tested it with this recipe, but it should work fine. If you try it, let us know how it turns out.
Are these crunchy and easy for dogs to eat?
Yes, these treats are crunchy and easy for dogs to eat.
Hi, I used pumpkin powder for the pumpkin, and it turned out just like the picture! I have one question though, do I freeze it for two weeks or can I just give it to my dogs after its cooled down?
You can give them to your dogs as soon as they are cool. Or you can store them for up to 2 weeks in a sealed container on the counter. I hope your dogs enjoy!
Can you use Almond Flour? Thank you, Marion
I have no tried this recipe with almond flour and am unsure about whether it would work. However, if you try it, please let us know how it turns out.
My cockatoo loves them. But I have a question.. Do you need to use eggs?
Wouldn’t they last longer at room temperature without them?
Thank you.
Hi, Mary! The eggs help bind the ingredients together for baking. I’m not sure they would hold up without the eggs.
I just made these using ingredients as listed. I dropped the dough by teaspoonfuls and baked for 12 mins per sheet. It made 96 treats. My dog loves them. Thank you.
I’m so glad your dog loved them. Thanks so much for your feedback!
What kind of oats do I use
Old Fashioned Oats
Smells great; rolls out well — use same flour to reduce stickiness. If you add 1/2 c. Brown sugar these are human delectable:-)