Easy Dog Biscuit Recipes
These crispy and flavorful dog biscuits are easy to make with only 2 simple ingredients. Best of all, these homemade dog treats contain no peanut butter!
Have you ever looked at the ingredient list on dog treats that you buy at the store?? I don’t even know what some of those ingredients are! And that probably means that it’s not the best thing to feed your pet.
If you’ve ever looked up homemade dog treat recipes, you might notice what I did…some of them are just as complicated as people food recipes! Also, some of them have ingredients that I’m not sure dogs truly like…or are that great for dogs…such as peanut butter. I’ve also seen cinnamon and nutmeg used to add flavor, but really those aren’t needed either. And in large amounts, certain spices aren’t good for dogs.
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits (copycat Milk Bones Recipe)
I wanted to create an easy dog biscuit recipe that doesn’t need a bunch of ingredients. And I wanted it to be something that wasn’t unhealthy. I mean, of course a treat is meant to be a special occasion snack, but I still want to make sure that it’s not something bad for my dog!
However, peanut butter is known to cause digestive issues and stomach upset in some dogs. Enough so that many pet owners frequently seek out treats that do not contain peanut butter.
Another issue with peanut butter is that it is high fat and high calorie. If you have an active dog, this may not be a problem. However, like their owners, many dogs live fairly sedentary lives, especially indoor pets. If your dog has a weight issue, peanut butter is a food that should be avoided.
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It is also important to note that peanut butter is sometimes made using xylitol, an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute which is toxic to dogs. Always, always, always check the ingredients list!
TIP: You can also use pumpkin puree in place of the sweet potato, if that’s what you have on hand. The two are fairly similar in flavor and consistency.
Treats for pets are just like treats for us humans — they are meant to be enjoyed in moderation. The name “treat” says it all!
Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe
It’s perfectly fine to give your dog a couple treats a day, and your dog will surely love it! However, they’re not meant to replace a meal or their dog food. Treats should not be more than 10% of their daily intake and it is never recommended to feed them junk food or people food. Hence, why we made our own nutritious snacks designed just for our furry friends!
Treats can also be helpful when training your dog, as motivation or positive reinforcement. Because you’ll probably need more than one or two treats for training, I recommend breaking the biscuits up into smaller pieces. That way you have plenty to give when working on a new skill.
The exact yield for this recipe depends on the size of the cookie cutter used. We used a small heart shaped cookie cutter and were able to make over 50 biscuits.
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Because they are made with sweet potato puree, there is a little moisture in these dog treats. They are also made without added preservatives. While this is a good thing for your pup, it does mean that your homemade treats won’t last as long as store-bought, packaged treats.
To make your biscuits last as long as possible, you want to make sure that you bake out as much moisture as you can, without burning the biscuits.
Storing them in an airtight container or a zip-top bag is helpful. If using a bag, you can squeeze out most of the air, which helps prevent moisture and mold.
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Finally, if keeping them for more than a couple days, you’ll want to store your dog treats in the refrigerator. Keeping them refrigerated will help your homemade dog treats stay fresh for up to a week or even longer.
Always check for signs of mold before feeding them to your pet. Remember, since these are homemade with fresh ingredients and no added chemical preservatives, they
Since this does make a fairly big batch, you may want to freeze the biscuits so they will last longer. Especially if you don’t think you’ll use them all within a week.
Dog Biscuits Recipe
To freeze, place the treats in a freezer bag and squeeze out as much air as possible. They will last in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Can dogs eat whole wheat flour? Sure! Again, just like for people, whole wheat flour contains more fiber and is preferable to white flour, which is why we used the whole grain for our recipe.
It is possible for dogs to have gluten sensitivity, and wheat does contain gluten. If your dog has a gluten or wheat sensitivity or allergy, you may want to substitute with gluten free flour. An all-purpose gluten-free flour can be substituted cup for cup with the whole wheat flour.
Easy Homemade Dog Biscuit Recipe (without Pumpkin Or Peanut Butter)
Other non-wheat flours can be used, such as oat flour or brown rice flour. However, these may have a different consistency and require slightly different baking times. It may take a bit of trial and error if you are planning to substitute flours. Since I have not tried them all, I’d love to hear how it works out for you in the comments if you do!
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Easy To Make Homemade Dog Biscuits
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These crispy and flavorful dog biscuits are easy to make with only 2 simple ingredients. Best of all, these homemade dog treats contain no peanut butter!
Calories: 38 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 2 mg | Potassium: 59 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 909 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 5 mg | Iron: 1 mg
Simple, Easy 5 Ingredient Homemade Dog Biscuits
Note: I’m not a vet myself, but I’ve raised lots of animals throughout my life and I try to make sure they get the healthiest food that’s within my budget. If you have any specific questions regarding your pet’s nutrition, please consult your veterinarian.
Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.Facebook fan Diane G. and I were discussing our dogs on my page a while ago and she told me she had this stupidly EASY recipe that she makes for her dog that had only 2 ingredients. She said her pooch loved them.
My guy ran out of the last batch of Mommy Cookies I made so I made these for the first time today–so easy I couldn’t believe it!!
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
I had made the mistake of not buying enough of the strained baby food, so I topped it up with some thawed pumpkin I had frozen to make my dog some pumpkin biscuits. So these in the pic are actually 3 ingredients LOL.
Diane said you could use about any strained baby food–fruit, veggies or meat and she did caution to read the ingredients as some baby foods have onion/onion powder which may not be so good for your dog.
A good way to get around this is to puree your own meat/fruit/veggies. A blender, food processor or Ninja is all that’s necessary to do this.
Easy 3 Ingredient Organic Dog Biscuit Recipe
Another great part of this recipe is the variety of grains you can use. I use whole wheat flour, but if you don’t give your dogs wheat because they have a sensitivity, then spelt or rolled oats will do. Probably even rice flour–although Diane didn’t mention this, so I don’t know if it’s been “tested” or how it comes out. She said you can even mix your grains too if you wanted to do so.
These were a big hit–my guy taste tested one as soon as it was cool and probably wanted more by the way he kept going over and eyeing his cookie jar.
Serving: 1 dog | Calories: 54 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 1 mg | Potassium: 58 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 7 IU | Calcium: 5 mg | Iron:
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