We have updated this super easy homemade dog treat recipe since it was first published in 2012.  Our sweet girl is gone but she is always in our hearts.

So yes I am becoming one of those crazed dog people. How can you not love this face, now 6 months old and a whopping 50 pounds. Be sure to check out our complete list of HOMEMADE DOG TREAT RECIPES

 For Valentine’s Day this year we skipped the heart shaped cookies for the kids and made homemade dog treats for the Chloe.

I was a little tired of searching and paying for wholesome treats for the dog, and she likes her treats. You might say she is completely motivated by food.

I did not know where to start so of course I went straight for the internet. There are many different dog treat recipes out there, some more complicated than others.

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU NEED TO MAKE HOMEMADE DOG TREATS

I found the most simple and few ingredients possible for my first attempt.

• Peanut Butter
• Quick Oats
• Baking Powder
• White whole wheat Flour
• Milk 

Peanut butter was an obvious choice for Chloe who people have witnessed she comes out of a total dead sleep when a tub is opened in a far room.

Ingredients most of us have at home

The kids helped me cut out heart, bone, star and even cat shapes!! (we have a cat and she would probably rather eat the dog!)

To make them more decorative, add eyes or adornments with a toothpick.

No real cats where harmed in making this post!!

My husband came home while they were baking and thought they were peanut butter cookies. I did check on them early and they were pretty brown, I would check on them at 10-12 minutes just in case.

Make sure to check the post for other helpful comments, ie they don’t form well when using natural peanut butter.

These recipe makes a lot you can probably freeze them, as I am not sure of their shelf life. We packaged up a few baggies and brought them to Chloe’s neighbor friends for Valentine’s Day.

She is so well behaved for food!!

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Super Easy Homemade Treats for you Dog

Yield: 2 - 3 dozen

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

5 ingredient homemade dog treats

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Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 TBSP baking powder
• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth only, please)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup oatmeal

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees and lightly greasing a baking or pizza pan.

In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder and oatmeal.

 

Once that’s mixed, add the peanut butter and milk. Stir it together until a dough forms.

 

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead it and then roll it out until it’s about a 1/4″ thick. Break out your cute bone-shaped cookie cutters or a pizza cutter and cut the dough into the desired size and shape.

 

Bake those on the lightly greased baking pan and cook for about 20 minutes or until they’re golden brown.

 

Once cool, let your favorite pup enjoy before storing them in an airtight jar (or resealable freezer bag).

Nutrition Information

Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 212Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 2mgSodium 235mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 4gSugar 3gProtein 8g

All information and tools presented and written within this site are intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on stayingclosetohome.com should only be used as a general guideline.

 

 Ingredients:

Once cool, let your favorite pup enjoy before storing them in an airtight jar (or resealable freezer bag).

Have you ever made homemade cat or dog treats before?