10 DIY Homemade Dog Treats Ideas
As we all know, one of the best ways to show your dog you love them is with some good old fashioned dog treats! However, instead of buying some treats at the store, homemade is always better! Whether you stay cautious of certain ingredients, or just want to get creative with special treats for your dog, we have you covered! Here are the recipes for our favourite DIY homemade dog treats.
Our 10 DIY Homemade Dog Treats Ideas
Peanut Butter Treats
Peanut butter is a classic favourite amongst dogs, so why not make it into a yummy peanut butter treat!
What you need:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup of water
How to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
- Mix together the flour, peanut butter, and eggs until combined
- Mix in your water one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency
- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Get creative and have fun with it!
- Place your treats onto a baking sheet and cook for approx 15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the treats start to darken
- Enjoy!
Chicken Dog Treats
Quite possibly the only thing every dog loves just as much as peanut butter: chicken! These chicken dog treats are quick, easy, healthy, and can last up to 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer!
What you need:
- Silicone mold. Again, get creative! Try out various shapes and sizes!
- 1 cup of cooked and finely diced chicken
- 1/2 cup of cooked and mashed rice
- 3 tablespoons of rice flour
- 1 tablespoon of parsley
- 1 egg
How to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
- Mix together all your ingredients and stir well
- Spoon your mixture into your silicone mold
- Bake for 20 - 30 minutes, or until the tops of the treats are golden brown
- Allow the treats to cool down and remove them from the molds
- Enjoy!
Two-Ingredient Dog Treats
These two-ingredient dog treats are super simple to make, and easily versatile in flavour!
What you need:
- 2 cups of organic whole wheat flour
- 2 jars of pureed baby food, pick the flavour you think your dog will love the most!
How to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
- Mix your ingredients together to form a stiff dough, add extra flour or water as you see fit
- Roll out your dough in a lightly floured surface to desired thickness, and cut out your treats using a cookie cutter
- Place your treats onto a baking sheet and cook for 20 - 25 minutes
- Allow the treats to cool and store
- Enjoy
Dog Sweet Potato Fries
Who doesn't love sweet potato fries! This way, you and your dog can enjoy them!
What you need:
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil
- spices of you choosing (we like using tumeric and cinnamon)
How to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F
- Wash, peel, and cut your sweet potato into evenly sized fry shaped pieces
- Coat with oil and spices and mix your fries
- Place fries on a baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes
- Flip your fries over to bake evenly and cook for another 10 - 15 minutes
- Let cool and enjoy!
Frozen Apple Dog Treats
This frozen apple treat is perfect for summer days, and it's just as tasty as it is healthy!
What you need:
- 2 Apples
- 1 Cup Greek Nonfat Plain Yogurt
- Water
- Ice cube tray
How to make them:
- Slice your apples into small pieces, removing the seeds and the core
- Mix your apple spices, yogurt, and a splash of water in a blender until it reaches a liquid consistency
- Pour your mixture into your ice cube tray and let it freeze until hard
- Enjoy!
Cheesy Bone Treats
These cheesy bone treats smell delicious and taste even better!
What you need:
- 4 cups of flour
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 1 and 1/3 cups of water
How to make them:
- Combine your flour and cheese, stirring in your oil and water afterwards to make a dough
- Roll out your dough and cut with a cookie cutter
- Place your treats onto a baking sheet and cook in a 250 - 350 degrees F oven until dry and golden brown
- Enjoy!
Apple Carrot Dog Treats
These apple carrot dog treats are super healthy, don't worry though, your dog will still love them!
What you need:
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 cup of grated carrots
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened apple sauce
How to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
- Mix your ingredients together to form a dough
- Roll your dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet
- Bake until golden brown and let cool
- Enjoy!
Banana Almond Dog Treats
These banana almond dog treats are easy to make, and a great way to get rid of extra bananas!
What you need:
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup of almond butter
- 1/3 of a banana
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
How to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
- Mash your banana with a fork, add in and mix the rest of the ingredients
- Spoon out the batter onto a baking sheet
- Bake for 5 minutes, turn and bake for another 5 minutes
- Let cool and enjoy!
Pumpkin Carrot Bites
These pumpkin carrot bites are a favourite around the holidays, because your dog should get a gift too!
What you need:
- 3/4 cup of canned pumpkin
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup of shredded carrots
- 1 cup of flour
How to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
- Stir your ingredients together to create a batter
- Roll your batter into small balls and place onto a baking sheet
- Bake for 30 - 35 minutes
- Enjoy!
Pumpkin-Blueberry-Bacon Pupsicles
These pumpkin-blueberry-bacon pupsicles are a great pick for summer, packed with flavours your dog will love!
What you need:
- 1 can of pumpkin
- 1 strip of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Blueberries
- 1 cup of water
- Popsicle sticks and popsicle mold
How to make them:
- Combine pumpkin, bacon, and water in a blender until smooth
- Place 3-4 blueberries at the bottom of each mold
- Pour the blended mixture over the blueberries
- Insert a popsicle stick in each mold and freeze
- Enjoy!
There you have it, 10 simple DIY homemade dog treats your pup can enjoy, and you can have fun making! Check out the infographic down below for a complete list of all our picks. Which recipe is your favourite? Let us know in the comments!
