Peanut Butter Oat No-Bake Energy Bites
Soft, bite-size no-bake dog treats made with rolled oats, dog-safe peanut butter, and mashed banana, mixed and chilled into easy portionable bites for most healthy adult dogs.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl or stand mixer
- Spatula or mixing spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Silicone molds or parchment-lined tray
- Airtight container for storage
Food ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats lightly pulsed for a softer texture
- 1/2 cup smooth unsweetened peanut butter suitable for dogs (no xylitol)
- 1/2 medium ripe banana well mashed
- 1 –3 tablespoons water or low sodium broth as needed to bring the mix together
Operation steps
- Mix the base
- Add the rolled oats, smooth dog-safe peanut butter, and mashed ripe banana to a medium mixing bowl or stand mixer. Stir or mix until everything looks evenly coated and the mixture starts to clump together when pressed with a spoon.
- Adjust texture and shape bites
- Splash in 1 tablespoon of water or low sodium broth at a time if the mix feels too dry or crumbly. When the dough holds together easily, roll or scoop it into small bite-size balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray or into silicone molds.
- Chill and store
- Chill the tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the bites feel firm enough to lift cleanly. Transfer the set bites into an airtight container and store in the fridge for a few days or freeze for longer storage.
note
These no-bake bites are quite rich, so start with a small portion the first few times you offer them, especially for smaller dogs. Keep the size of each bite consistent so you can count treats into your dog’s daily calorie allowance. Store in the refrigerator for short-term use and freeze extra batches in small portions so they thaw quickly on busy days or before training sessions.
