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Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

These homemade dog treats are filled with peanut butter, mashed banana, and oats! These make great gift ideas and are a fun baking activity for adults and kids!

Check out all of my Homemade Dog Treats!homemade dog treats stacked up on a white surface next to other treats and banana.

Toby! Have you met Toby? He’s my little baby.

Ever since I bought these cute little dog treat molds, I can’t seem to stop making him cute little treats in fun little shapes!

Treat-making a great activity with the little ones too, and these make fantastic gifts.

Best Kind of Peanut Butter for dogs:

  • All-natural peanut butter without added salt or sugar is best for dogs.
  • Do not use light or sugar-free peanut butter, as those may have artificial sweeteners (such as xylitol) which is toxic to dogs.
  • I like to use Teddy Smooth All-Natural Peanut Butter, which can also commonly be found in grocery stores.

A morkie sitting on the ground waiting for a treat.

Can Dogs Have Flour?

In short, yes. But flour can post an allergy to some dogs, and flour is certainly not a necessity in their diet, but rather is used as a binding agent in many treat recipes.

If possible, I recommend using Almond flour, because it’s healthy and easy to find at the grocery store.

Healthier Flour Alternatives for Dog Treats:

Grain: Barley, Buckwheat, Millet, Oat, Pea, Quinoa, Rice, Sorghum

Non-Grain: Chickpea, Coconut, Hazelnut, Lentil, Potato

Storage

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months, removing them as you need them and letting them come to room temperature.

Dog Treats as Gifts:

  • These treats make fantastic gift ideas and are perfect for giving in these little canisters!
  • Treat-making and gift-giving is also a great activity for little ones, (with your assistance of course!)

a stack of homemade dog treats in a flower shape with smaller round dog treats next to it.

Other Dog Treat Recipes:

Looking for a human treat to enjoy with your pup?! Make yourself an energizing Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie! 

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Dog Treats

These homemade dog treats are filled with peanut butter, mashed banana, and oats! These make great gift ideas and are a fun baking activity for adults and kids!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter*
  • 1 cup Almond flour See notes for alternative flour options
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 mashed banana (1/2 cup)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and knead until a dough ball forms. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour.
  • Roll it out on a lightly floured surface and cut into shapes with cookie cutters or use these cute dog treat molds!
  • Place the cutouts on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes.

Notes

*All-natural peanut butter without added salt or sugar is best. Do not use light or sugar-free peanut butter, as those may have artificial sweeteners (such as xylitol) which is toxic to dogs.
Storage:
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Or freeze for up to 3 months, removing them as you need them and letting them come to room temperature.

Healthier Flour Alternatives for Dog Treats:

Grain: Barley, Buckwheat, Millet, Oat, Pea, Quinoa, Rice, Sorghum
Non-Grain: Chickpea, Coconut, Hazelnut, Lentil, Potato
*When it doubt, always consult your vet regarding any diet changes.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Recipe Adpated From: MissMollySays.com

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135 comments on “Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats”

  1. I use coconut flour because Valen is prone to crystals and almost nd flour is high in oxaltes.
    I had to add bit more moisture..about 1/3 c water, but they turned out beautifully.

  2. Our dog Sandie Claws loves these.

  3. I’m planning to make a bunch of these for Christmas gifts! I’ve seen this recipe using 1 cup whole wheat flour rather than almond flour. Is that an acceptable substitute?

  4. As a new dig owner, seeing all the dont’s of dog feeding, it became a wee but overwhelming. Times and raising dogs have changed. Seeing the prices of some of the dog treats, I decided to try this idea, added some butternut and used oat flour. No more store bought treats. Best of all the ingredients are fresh, foods you always have in the house. No preservatives as well.
    Austin loves them.
    Thank you for sharing.

    • Happy to hear Austin Loves them! Definitely a great way to save some money and know what’s actually in your dogs treats. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!❤️

  5. I didn’t have all natural but crunchy peanut butter. Is that a bad option?

  6. I made these without cutters but I rolled them into small balls. The outside is crusty but the inside is mushy. Is that ok? 

  7. Thank you. I’m going to try making some of these for my two girls (rescued Maltipoos). I hope they love them and I can stop buying the bagged treats. 🙂

  8. Wanted to make this recipe but almonds are toxic to dogs.  Not as toxic as a few other nuts, but still toxic.  

    • Hi Lesley, almond flour is generally considered safe for dogs. I recommend checking with your vet before introducing anything new but you should be fine using it. This recipe from Bobs Red Mill also calls for Almond Flour. Of course I wouldn’t recommend putting actual almonds in dog treats.

  9. This was my first ever attempt at making these types of treats for my dog! They were super easy and they turned out delicious. I even tried one very very good!

    • Hey Rachel! I’m so happy that your dog treats came out well!! I love making this recipe, (my dog loves when I make it even more)!- Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and a rating, I really appreciate it! -Stephanie

  10. I am going to try this for my little fur baby. Thank you! ! ! My grandkids love to help me with cooking, and just having fun

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