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5 Simple Dog Treat Recipes

5 Simple Homemade Dog Treat recipes

Let’s face it, dog treats can get pretty expensive and many of us (myself included) have dogs that deal with sensitivities or allergies to certain foods.

I began making homemade dog treats a couple years ago; and while I’m a big fan of making treats from scratch, I’m not a big fan of slaving over complicated recipes. All of the recipes you’ll find below are simple, grain-free and easily modified!

It’s almost as if our pups realize when I’m making a treat for them versus myself – they’ll be patiently eyeing me from start to finish! Plus, it’s a fun activity and once you have a couple base recipes, you can start modifying and creating your own version of treats.

This first idea is the perfect treat for a hot day – and who knows, your pup might even share this one with you!

1) Frozen Pupsicles

Ingredients:
¼ cup peanut butter (unsalted/no sugar added)
½ cup plain yogurt (I used 2% Greek)
1 ripe banana
1 teaspoon ground flax seed (optional)
Splash of unsweetened almond milk

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into ice cube trays or small bowls (I used Kong ice cube trays & the Bonz mini silicon tray)
Freeze until solid. Remove from freezer 5-10 minutes before serving to soften.
(recipe via Sarah Lukemire - lolathepitty.com)

2) Chicken Wild Rice Dog Treats
Your dog will love these DIY chicken wild rice dog treats that resemble mini muffins!
*View recipe for Chicken Wild Rice Dog Treats.

3) Mint Buckwheat Dog Biscuits
I call these after dinner mints! The parsley and mint in these treats is great for helping with bad doggy breath. Plus, the entire batch fits on one cookie sheet for quick prep and cleanup!
*View recipe for Mint Buckwheat Dog Biscuits

4) Small Batch Peanut Butter Banana Dog Biscuits
Simple, small batch Peanut Butter Banana + Flax Seed Dog Biscuits! This recipe is a breeze to pull together and is a nutritious snack for your dog.
*View recipe for Peanut Butter Banana Dog Biscuits

5) Puppy Power Smoothies
Made with four simple ingredients, these Puppy Power Smoothies are filled with vitamins, antioxidants and protein. Plus, parsley will help with any bad breath your dog may have!
*View recipe for Puppy Power Smoothies.

We hope your pups enjoy these as much as we did!
XO,
Lola and Rio

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Positively Expert: Sarah Lukemire

Sarah Lukemire is a pet blogger at LolaThePitty.com, where she is raising positive awareness and fighting the negative stereotypes associated with pit bull type dogs, networking bully breed dogs in need of adoption rescue, as well as sharing recipes and tips for dog owners. Her mission is to change the perception of bully breeds.

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15 thoughts on “5 Simple Dog Treat Recipes”

Phyllis Turner June 30, 2015 at 9:32 am

I thought peanut butter was toxic for dogs?
Lori Christensen July 24, 2015 at 9:14 pm

No, peanut butter ( natural ) is fine for dogs. Just read your labels. I use natural Peter Pan peanut butter.
j mi October 12, 2015 at 10:53 am

so where's the recipe for the dog bones in the initial picture?
Renee Russo December 7, 2015 at 10:20 pm

? Dogs can have yogurt? Doesn't yogurt have sugar in it? Dogs can't have sugar, right? I just want to make 100% sure before I make this for my dog. A different dog treat recipe called for garlic salt..... ? But yeah, please get back to me. Thanks!
Vikki Simons- Krupp February 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm

At least one tsp a day of plain natural yogurt with the cultures for dogs is extremely healthy. My holistic vet recommened it years ago....adding yogurt to biscuit recipes is a great idea....
Noelle February 23, 2016 at 12:43 pm

There are many plain yogurts you can get that don't have added sugar in them. You need to check the ingredients to make sure though, because some of them do still have sugar. Most Greek Yogurts don't and anything with a "flavour" will have sugar or sweetener of some sort in it.
Noelle February 23, 2016 at 12:45 pm

Lori is correct, just get the no-salt unsweetened kind and double check that there's no sweeteners in it. It's great on apple slices for humans too. 🙂
Noelle February 23, 2016 at 12:46 pm

Is there a substitute for almond milk in these recipes? My family doesn't drink it and I don't want to buy a whole carton for a "splash" to make dog treats!
Sammy February 23, 2016 at 9:58 pm

je ne comprends pas anglais le recette, possible française, j'envie faire pour ma chienne .. 😉
Skip February 24, 2016 at 9:49 am

I have made treats with natural peanut butter (Peter Pan/Skippy), brown flour and pumpkin puree. My Golden is wild for these. Pick up the dog bone cookie cutter at World Market.
Laura Fine July 20, 2016 at 9:19 am

The answers are varied on this. I give yogurt once in awhile. After all its meant to be a treat and not a regular dietary supplement. If you use yogurt give plain, and unflavored yogurt. The yogurt should contain only two
things: milk and live cultures. Avoid yogurt containing sugar and artificial flavors. I like plain Greek and so do my fur kids. I can add whatever safe flavors I want, and I control the sugar content!
Laura Fine July 20, 2016 at 9:20 am

It is not. Just be careful not to use artificially sweetened or fat free blends.
Laura Fine July 20, 2016 at 9:23 am

Sugar is fine, its the artificial sugar like Xylitol that is literally poisonous to dogs. As will any sugars use sparingly and remember they are treats, not dietary supplements! Enjoy 🙂
Laura Fine July 20, 2016 at 9:25 am

Vous pouvez utiliser teh Google translate fonctionnalité dans Google pour traduire chaque recette . Bonne chance!

https://translate.google.com/
4petneeds March 17, 2017 at 7:36 am

What are the needs of chip chops chicken and codfish rolls for dogs?