These three treat recipes are delicious and easy ways to show your dog just how much you love them! We know preheating the oven and waiting for treats to bake can take away from time spent playing fetch or cuddling, so we're bringing you our favorite treats that require no baking at all.
Get the family together and start making these yummy treats!
No Bake Peanut Butter Dog Treats:
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin purée
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup milk
3 cups old fashioned oats, divided
Directions:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and milk on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats at low speed, beating just until incorporated.
- Using a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch balls, forming about 20. Dredge balls in remaining 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, pressing to coat.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
- These can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Recipe and photos provided by Damn Delicious
Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
Ingredients:
1 cup plain yogurt (no sweetness or flavors)
1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth
1 ripe banana
Directions:
- In a small bowl, mash up the banana until smooth and no lumps.
- Stir in the yogurt and peanut butter, and mix until evenly combined.
- Spoon into dog bone molds (or ice cube trays). Fill evenly and smooth the top.
- Tap on the counter to ensure there are no air bubbles and the mixture is evenly distributed.
- Freeze for a minimum of 5 hours or even overnight.
- To remove, tap on the counter to loosen, then turn out. If you have any trouble, quickly run the mold under warm water to help the treats release, then turn out.
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Recipe and photo provided by Bigger Bolder Baking
No Bake Energy Balls For Dogs
Ingredients:
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
2 Tbsp rinsed and cooked quinoa
You should always rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking. The seeds have a natural coating called saponin which can be harmful if ingested in large amounts.
Directions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together peanut butter and water until combined.
- Add cinnamon, oats, and quinoa. Stir until completely mixed.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Form balls and place them on the lined cookie sheet.
- Form balls and place them on the lined cookie sheet.
- Chill or freeze and reward your dog with a healthy homemade treat.
