Homemade Dog Treats: Wholesome, Natural Snacks for Your Furry Friend

Homemade Dog Treats: Wholesome, Natural Snacks for Your Furry Friend

As pet owners, we always want what’s best for our dogs. But when it comes to commercial dog treats, there’s a lot of junk out there—fillers, preservatives, artificial colours, and even toxic ingredients like xylitol, which can be deadly for dogs. Many mass-produced treats are full of ingredients we can barely pronounce, let alone understand their effects on our pets. From digestive issues to skin problems, the side effects of feeding your dog low-quality treats can be serious. So, why not go homemade? By making your own dog treats, you know exactly what’s going into your pet’s body, ensuring they’re only getting the healthiest, most nutritious ingredients.

Whether it’s festive treats, training rewards, or just wholesome everyday snacks, you can create delicious, healthy alternatives right in your kitchen. From pumpkin and peanut butter biscuits to frozen yogurt bites, there’s a treat for every occasion—and your dog will love you for it!

Recipes

  1. Baked Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Treats

These crunchy biscuits are perfect for spoiling your dog with fall flavours!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
    • ½ cup peanut butter (unsweetened, xylitol-free)
    • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour or oat flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Instructions:
    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin, peanut butter, and cinnamon.
    3. Slowly add flour until dough forms.
    4. Press into silicone Molds or roll out and cut shapes.
    5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm.
  1. Frozen Banana & Yogurt Bites

Perfect for hot summer days—easy to make and packed with probiotics!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 ripe banana
    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, unflavoured)
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
  • Instructions:
    1. Mash the banana and mix it with yogurt and peanut butter.
    2. Spoon into silicone Molds and freeze for 2-3 hours.
    3. Pop them out and store in the freezer.
  1. Moist Sweet Potato & Carrot Chews

These chewy treats are great for dogs that love a softer texture!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 medium sweet potato (cooked and mashed)
    • 1 large carrot (grated)
    • 1 cup oat flour
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
  • Instructions:
    1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
    2. Mix mashed sweet potato, grated carrot, and coconut oil.
    3. Slowly fold in oat flour until it forms a soft dough.
    4. Press into silicone Molds or shape by hand.
    5. Bake for 20 minutes until slightly firm but still soft.
  1. Dried Apple & Coconut Bites

Simple dehydrated treats that are naturally sweet and crunchy!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 apple (thinly sliced)
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Instructions:
    1. Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) or use a dehydrator.
    2. Lay apple slices on a baking sheet.
    3. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
    4. Bake for 2-3 hours until completely dried and crispy.
  1. Baked Oat & Blueberry Cookies

A wholesome cookie for a dog who loves fruity flavours!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1 egg (optional; can replace with flax egg or 2 tablespoons of applesauce for egg allergies)
    • ½ cup fresh blueberries
    • 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
  • Instructions:
    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    2. Mix oats, egg, and honey until well combined.
    3. Fold in fresh blueberries.
    4. Drop into silicone Molds or spoon onto a baking sheet.
    5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm.

Meaty Treats for Dogs:

  1. Baked Beef & Oat Meatballs

These mini meatballs are perfect as training treats or just for spoiling your pup!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup ground beef (lean)
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1 carrot (grated)
  • Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix ground beef, egg, oats, and carrot together.
  3. Roll into small balls and press into silicone Molds or place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through.
  5. Dehydrated Chicken Jerky Strips

Simple, chewy, and great for long-lasting chewing sessions!

  • Ingredients:
    • 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C) or use a dehydrator.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips.
  3. Lay strips on a baking sheet or dehydrator tray.
  4. Bake for 2-3 hours, turning halfway through, until dried out and chewy.
  5. Cool and store in an airtight container.
  6. Frozen Meat & Veggie Pops

Great for summer, these meaty popsicles will keep your dog hydrated and happy!

  • Ingredients:
    • ½ cup ground turkey (cooked)
    • ½ cup carrots (grated or chopped)
    • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Instructions:
  1. Mix cooked turkey, carrots, and broth together.
  2. Pour into silicone Molds and freeze for 2-3 hours.
  3. Pop them out for a refreshing, protein-packed summer treat.
  4. Moist Liver & Potato Training Treats

Small, bite-sized treats perfect for training, packed with liver goodness!

  • Ingredients:
    • ½ cup beef liver (cooked and finely chopped)
    • 1 small potato (boiled and mashed)
    • 2 tablespoons oat flour
  • Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix mashed potato and chopped liver together.
  3. Add oat flour to form a dough.
  4. Press into silicone Molds or shape into small bite-sized pieces.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm but still slightly soft.
  6. Baked Sardine & Parsley Biscuits

These biscuits are packed with omega-3s, making them great for your dog's skin and coat!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 can sardines in water (drained)
    • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
  • Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash sardines and mix with egg and parsley.
  3. Slowly add flour until dough forms.
  4. Roll out dough or press into silicone Molds.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until firm and golden.
  6. Dehydrated Beef Liver Chips

A crunchy, protein-packed treat that dogs go wild for!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 pound beef liver
  • Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) or use a dehydrator.
  2. Slice liver into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
  3. Lay on a baking sheet or dehydrator tray.
  4. Dehydrate for 3-4 hours until fully dried and crispy.
  5. Frozen Chicken & Pumpkin Pup Pops

A nutrient-rich frozen treat, combining lean protein with digestion-friendly pumpkin!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded)
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
    • 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • Instructions:
  1. Mix shredded chicken, pumpkin, and broth together.
  2. Pour into silicone Molds and freeze for 2-3 hours.
  3. Pop out and serve as a cooling, savory treat.
  4. Baked Turkey & Cranberry Bites

These festive, wholesome bites are perfect for the holidays or year-round!

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup ground turkey (cooked)
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened, chopped)
    • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
    • 1 egg
  • Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix all ingredients until dough forms.
  3. Roll into small balls or press into Molds.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Your dog’s health starts with what you feed them, and homemade treats are a simple way to ensure they’re only getting the good stuff. Whether you’re whipping up crunchy biscuits for training or cooling frozen treats for summer, homemade options give you control over every ingredient. Plus, with our new range of silicone pet treat molds, making your dog’s favourite snacks has never been easier. Check out our collection for fun shapes that will make treat time even more special. You’ve got the recipes—now it’s time to get baking!

Author: Majella Gee

Model: Copper

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