Homemade Dog Treats Recipe (Peanut Butter & Oats, Vet Approved)
These homemade peanut butter and oats dog treats are vet-approved, made with just 5 pantry ingredients, and perfect for daily training. Soft, wholesome, and easy to bake — they balance flavor with health, keeping tails wagging and waistlines steady.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Rolling Pin
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Food ingredients
- ½ cup natural peanut butter xylitol-free, unsweetened
- 1 cup rolled oats finely pulsed optional
- ½ ripe banana mashed, or substitute with pumpkin purée
- 1 egg
- 1 –2 tbsp water adjust for texture
Operation steps
- Whisk the base. Combine peanut butter, banana, and egg in a medium bowl. Whisk until creamy and well-blended.
- Add the oats. Gradually mix in rolled oats until the dough is soft but not sticky. Adjust with water or oats as needed.
- Shape the treats. Roll the dough between parchment paper to about ¼ inch thick. Cut small coins or bone shapes.
- Bake. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are firm and golden. For extra crunch, leave them in the warm oven for 5 minutes after switching it off.
- Cool completely. Let the treats rest on a rack until fully cooled. Cooling helps them firm up and last longer.
note
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for 2 weeks.
• For longer storage, freeze up to 1 month.
• Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or xylitol — always check the label.
• If you don’t have time to bake, rotate with vet-approved store treats like
Zuke’s Mini Peanut Butter & Oats (soft and small),
Zuke’s Mini Training Treats (tiny for frequent rewards), or
Zuke’s Trail Mix Peanut & Oats (crunchy rotation).
• For low-calorie weeks, try Apple & Carrots Treats or Pumpkin & Coconut Treats as lighter options.
• For longer storage, freeze up to 1 month.
• Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or xylitol — always check the label.
• If you don’t have time to bake, rotate with vet-approved store treats like
Zuke’s Mini Peanut Butter & Oats (soft and small),
Zuke’s Mini Training Treats (tiny for frequent rewards), or
Zuke’s Trail Mix Peanut & Oats (crunchy rotation).
• For low-calorie weeks, try Apple & Carrots Treats or Pumpkin & Coconut Treats as lighter options.
